Five Ten Team VXI Climbing Shoe

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

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 85 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.1 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.7 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 51

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • High-quality rubber for a top-notch shoe.
  • Toe box is comfortable while still being aggressive for performance.
  • Soft and sensitive for feeling the terrain.
  • Comfortable for an aggressive shoe.
  • Supportive and easy to get on and off.

Expert Reviews

  • Features ample toe and heel rand for secure hooking.
  • Great at steep and overhanging routes due to the 360 rubber on the shoe.
  • Very soft for comfort during long use.
  • High level of sensitivity makes them exceptional on smearing.
  • The heel fits well and performs reliably.
  • The rubber is extremely sticky and durable.
  • The position and stickiness of the rubber provides ample grip on a variety of surfaces.
  • Great design for sport and bouldering efficiency.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The sizing runs very small so you may need to size-up.

Expert Reviews

  • The back of the shoe can rub your heel while breaking-in the shoe, reducing comfort.
  • At the higher-end of the price range.
  • Not suited for vertical edging due to the softness.
  • The softness makes them not ideal for those with weak toes.

Summary:

The Five Ten Team XVI Climbing Shoe is a sticky, durable, and comfortable option that is well-suited for tough terrain, hooking, and long routes. Despite being expensive and lacking the stiffness needed for vertical edging, the shoes feature extremely-sticky outer rubber that can hold onto any terrain, making these shoes a good choice for sport and bouldering routes.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.