Five Ten

About Five Ten

Five Ten makes rock climbing and mountain biking footwear, and the brand dates back to 1985, when Charles Cole, a chemist with a passion for climbing and cycling, founded it. The name refers to 5.1, a rating on the US climbing difficulty scale. The signature is proprietary Stealth rubber, engineered for friction and durability on rock, pedals and terrain. Climbing shoes offer sensitivity and support for precise footwork, while the mountain bike line, including the Freerider and Trailcross XT, has reinforced toe boxes and strong flat pedal grip. Tiso describes the bike shoes as impressively hardwearing. The brand is now integrated with the Adidas Outdoor team.