Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 81 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.2 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.7 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 275

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Comfortable to wear for prolonged periods.
  • Flexible and soft to bend to your needs.
  • Fits your foot snugly and securely.
  • Stealth C4 rubber for confidence.
  • Good for long-sustained multi-pitch climbing.
  • A decent choice for bouldering and less-steep routes.
  • Great choice for beginners wanting a comfortable shoe.
  • Great for crack-climbing on bigger cracks.
  • Good for smearing due to sensitivity and sticky rubber.
  • Flat profile builds foot strength and improves technique.
  • Quick break-in period.
  • Lack of support forces beginners to build foot strength, and allows versatility for experienced climbers.
  • Ability to resole the shoe.

Expert Reviews

  • Great for hand-cracks and training in the gym.
  • Easy to get on and off.
  • A workhorse shoe for all-day comfortable crack-climbing and multi-pitch routes.
  • Good for slap climbing since sensitivity allows you to feel the micro divots.
  • Sensitive on feet, so can feel all terrains.
  • Lack of velcro and laces means the shoe won’t get caught on any obstacles.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Not aggressive enough for overhung routes.
  • Newer versions have reportedly shown some tearing and durability concerns.
  • Not a good choice for heel-hooking.
  • Can turn your foot red.
  • Need to down-size at least a half-size for a performance fit.
  • Rubber sole is thicker than previous models, which may deter some.
  • Stretches out a lot when compared to other climbing shoes.

Expert Reviews

  • Comfy and symmetrical shape, but not good for pockets.
  • Not good for edging due to stretching-out over time.
  • Can’t get foot in any thin cracks.
  • Rising price means the shoe is no longer a bargain.

Summary:

The Five Ten Moccasym Climbing Shoe is a good choice for beginners that are looking to focus on easier crack-climbing, bouldering, smearing, gym training, and forgoing small pockets and edging. The comfortable material, short break-in period, sticky rubber, sensitivity, and flat profile make this an ideal choice for climbers looking for a versatile shoe.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web, including here: 1, 2, 3.