Solutions vs 5.10 Team
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I have the Solutions right now, and they're awesome. |
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just my experience, i have tried both and my teams seem to be a bit more durable and a bit more comfortable, but on the other hand my solutions seem better on long steep roofs, just my opinion im sure others have had a different experience |
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The Solutions are definitely stiffer than the Teams; as a result I like them more for technical vertical stuff. On truly steep terrain, they're both fantastic shoes; neither really outperforms the other. At least with me, the biggest difference is in the fit. The Solution seems to be narrower and have a much more symmetrical toebox which fits my foot much better; that being said, the Team isn't too far off. The Solutions stretch significantly more out of the box, meaning they conform to your foot better; breaking them in is also a pain. The Teams are awful to get on and off. I would lean towards the Solutions, but I doubt you can go wrong either way. |
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I had the Solution, but my Teams never flexed enough, so I quit and came to the Conclusions. |
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Ok, so Teams are more durable? |
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If you already have a pair of solutions why not buy a pair of teams and fill out the quiver a little bit? Or buy a non-downturned technical edging shoe for some diversity. |
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I might just take the plunge and buy some Teams. |
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Where do the blackwings fit into the mix |
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worth russell wrote:Where do the blackwings fit into the mixI would put blackwings pretty close to teams, Also quite soft/sensitive. I really like mine, but they're a half size too big, otherwise I'd be more interested in hanging onto em. |
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Solutions feel molded to my heel, but Teams (and all other 5.10s I've tried) felt a little sloppy. Check the fit. |
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Craig T wrote:Solutions feel molded to my heel, but Teams (and all other 5.10s I've tried) felt a little sloppy. Check the fit.I thought the same thing till I sized down a half size. Generally in 5.10 shoes I find that if I find a size that feels snug but baggy in the heel, and then go down a half size the heel fills up and the shoe doesnt feel much tighter (especially after 2 or 3 sessions). YMMV |
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Demo the teams first, for me the solutions fit great. For me, for the heel of the teams to be worth anything I needed a size that was so tight I could barely get the shoe on and leaving them on in the gym between routes or problems was not an option. |
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Uhhh i nmy experience vibram rubber is mor durable than stealth, plus the new teams have a super thin sole if I am not mistaking. |
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In my opinion new teams are always active but at the same time old team are experienced. |