This is Five Ten's most agressive and technical slipper and is very popular among both sport climbers and boulderers.
What has made this slipper so popular for steep wall climbing is its combination of a down-turned toe an d very soft midsole; making it sensitive and versatile. Many people are surprised to hear various hard gritstone slabs have been climbed in V10s, considering them designed for steep terrain only. However unlike most other slippers, the sole only stiffens quite close to the contact area. Support, however, is maintained due to its tight closure and very strong slingshot- especially considering the total lack of a midsole!
In all, its hard to find a boulderer that doesn't rate this classic slipper. Anyone looking for sensitivity and power- this is the shoe. However dont buy them if your thinking of climbing anything longer than a single pitch- comfort is not their strong point (no lining & a black toe box= hot in the sun!)
Unfortunately these are now being phased-out and replaced by the Jet7, so one expects the remaining models to be swept-up within the next few months by slipper fans.
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