5.10 2016/17 Climbing Shoes - VIDEO
At Outdoor Presscamp 2016 Backcountry Skiing Canada got the scoop on some of 5.10’s new climbing shoes including the 5.10 Wall Master, 5.10 Gambit and the 5.10 Quantum. Check out the following video to get the quick overview and then have a read below for more details:
5.10 Wall Master
Price: $85 US
Sizes: 2-13, 14, 15
Weight: 248g / 8.75oz (size 9)
Colour: Scarlet
Features:
- Stealth C4 soles
- Unlined leather forefoot
- Stiff and supportive midsole
- All-day heel tension
- Velcro closure
- Single piece moulded outsole with extra thick toe rand
Available this fall, the 5.10 Wall Master is an economical climbing shoe ideally suited for beginner climbers. At just $85, you’ll be hard pressed to find a shoe as well built for such a great price. It has C4 rubber on a one piece moulded outsole, a breathable tongue and velcro closures which makes this a really comfortable climbing shoe.
5.10 Gambit
Price: $120 US
Sizes: 5-13
Weight: 233g / 8.22oz
Colour: Semi solar green
Features:
- Stealth C4 rubber outsole
- Lined leather upper with minimal stretch
- Dual strand velcro closure system
- Rounded toe box
- Moulded thermoplastic midsole
The 5.10 Gambit is a new climbing shoe available for spring 2017 and is a good next step for those whose skills have outgrown the Wall Master shoes. It’s available in both a lace and velcro version with great heel hold. A more pointed toe provides for easier pointing and edging and gives you the performance you’ll need as your climbing progresses.
5.10 Quantum
Price: $185
Sizes: 5-13
Weight: 235g / 8.29oz
Colour: Royal blue
Features:
- Stealth C4 soles
- Lined synthetic upper
- Stiff and supportive midsole
- Asymmetrical last
5.10 worked with the Huber brothers to develop this all-round performance climbing shoe that can tackle anything. The Quantum uses 5.10’s C4 compound which is their most versatile outsole. A stiff midsole and synthetic upper ensures comfort while the perforated ariaprene tongue provides breathability. The last used for the Quantum is slightly downturned and a little wider than what you’ll find on other 5.10 climbing shoes so your foot has a more neutral position.
While I didn’t get to test out any of the 5.10 climbing shoes while at Outdoor Presscamp we did try out the 5.10 Access Mesh shoes—more to come on this in the next few weeks. In the mean time stay tuned for a future 5.10 rock climbing shoe review.