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Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe
  • Five Ten Stonelands VCS Climbing Shoe

Stonelands VCS

Rating

My vote: None ( 4.3 avg )

Description

Available in both Velcro and Lace closures, the Stonelands have a padded tongue and moisture-wicking terrycloth lining for all-day comfort. Their supportive midsoles conserve your foot strength, and their narrow heel cup and synthetic upper preserve their precision fit. The dual Velcro closure system of the Stonelands VCS offers quicker adjustability over the lace closures for stress-free on-the-wall modifications and easy-on/easy-off convenience.

Retail price

US$ 140.00
Weight 516 g

Single : 258 g / 9.10 oz (Size 9)
Pair : 516 g / 18.20 oz (Size 9)
(we converted grams to ounces)

Closure Type 2 Velcro closures
Gender Unisex
Volume ­
Sizing Information US sizes : 8-12.5
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Best Use (Highest Performance) All-around
Indoor
Rental
Asymmetry Moderate
Tongue Details Padded tongue
Last Details Shape: Arched (technical)
Construction: not provided by the brand
not provided by the brand
Upper Material not provided by the brand  Split-Grain Leather
Midsole Material not provided by the brand
Sole Material 4.2 mm  Stealth® C4™
Rand: not provided by the brand
Footbed Lining

Moisture-wicking terrycloth

STEALTH® C4™ Technology

STEALTH® C4™ Technology

The world's hardest rock climbs were made possible with STEALTH® C4™ and its still the favorite of many top climbers. C4™ provides high friction and excellent edging.
Other Shoe Versions male female

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Climbing Report Gear Review no rating given just a review

I immediately noticed the difference in comfort the first time I slid my foot into the Stonelands. My big toe moved right into position, instead of having to be crammed and bunched up. The rest of my toes nestled into place. I had to adjust a little from where I normally place my foot on small nubs with the Anasazis that I often climb in, but the adjustment was easy and I still retained the power to see progress on one of my projects. The one area that I saw a decrease was with pockets. The Stonelands still do a pretty good job with pockets, but it’s really hard to beat the Anasazi design for toeing into limestone pockets. Everything else, including holds on slightly overhanging routes, worked great. Not only do they edge fantastically, but with your toes a little more flat these shoes smear really well and jam cracks with the best of them.

Blister Gear Review no rating given just a review

Having not climbed in the lace or slipper versions of the Stonelands, I can’t speak from experience about the benefits or drawbacks of reversing the traditional stiffness trend between lace-ups and slippers.

I can say that the VCS strikes a nice balance between sensitivity, precision and comfort.

If your “all around” includes steep routes, or if elite-level sport climbing is your game, you might want a shoe with a more substantial downturn or more aggressive profile than the Five Ten Stonelands.

But if you need a shoe for trad climbing or a comfortable shoe to wear all day that still provides precision and retains some sensitivity, this is about as good as a climbing shoe can get.

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