I've used several climbing shoes (ranging from Mammut to La Sportiva) prior to the Anasazi Velcro. This shoe really does it for me. The rubber sticks beautifully, and I hardly ever slip. Since I'm a multipitch climber, and hardly ever take off my shoes, I like them to be a bit more comfortable, and buy them 1 (European) size bigger than my normal shoes. The quality however comes at a price, but that didn't stop me to buy my 3rd pair last week.

I have been a Five Ten user for years and loved their UFOs. However, I find the Five Ten Anasazi to be pathetic. They climb great, but they have no durability. Tow times in three months, I have had to have the shoes replaced because the cloth edging and the leather itself has torn along the inside edge of the heel rubber. Third time, I asked for a refund. Five Ten unfortunately no longer makes a product worth buying.

Customer Service

Not good.

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Boreal, Sportiva

I've always used boreal since I started climbing in '94. I've tried on Five Tens a few years back but was turned off by the fit. Well, everything changed 2 months ago when I actually bought a pair of Anasazi velcros. I needed a pair of shoes that were easy to put on & get off while training in the gym. Needless to say, it took me 9 years to actually learn the big difference between stealth rubber and "others". The shoes have broken in pretty good & fit me very well now. There is still that weird air pocket in the heel but I haven't blown the heel off while hooking. The rubber sticks to anything & I have never experienced the shoe slipping off nibs. Even now that I'm starting to wear out the sole, edging is not a problem. The sole still sticks onto dime edges - you just have to do a kind of smearing step on the edge. The shoes really don't stretch that much being that they are lined & so half or a full size smaller than your street shoes would be your best bet. I got a full size down my sneakers & they're perfect. I have since been using these shoes climbing indoors & outdoors. I gave my new Stingers to my brother. The only cons to these shoes would be the air pocket in the heel, pretty long velcro straps and relatively expensive price.

Customer Service

The guys at Five Ten are great.

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Boreal Vector, Bamba, Ninja, Laser, Indo & Stingers

My Asyms stretched too much and the rubber wore too thin for climbs where edging power or where toe support is needed (which is about 90% of 5.12 climbs in a gym) so I've been using my Stingers exclusively since I had them resoled with 5.10 rubber (makes a great combination). Therefore, I decided to try the Anasazi to replace the Asyms. They're not as sensitive as the Stingers but they're just as good at everything else and a little better at smearing. So did they also replace my Stingers as my number one shoe? Not really. I trust them both equally. For now though I tend to use these more because of the velcro and because they're newer.

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Stingers w/ 5.10 rubber Moccasyms

Best rock shoes i have used ever, simply amazing. i have been looking for a while for a shoe that would perform to the best degree on micro edges and pockets, and i must say, these shoes are the ultimate, whether your doing short sport routes, bouldering, and any type single pitch, techincal climb, these things kick ass,

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Lasportiva-Mythos FiveTen-Spire Boreal-Aces

the best shoes ever... its that simple.

THIS IS THE BEST SHOE, WHAT OTHER SHOE COULD DO 5.15, JUST GO TO FIVE TEN.COM FIVE FIFTEENIES, HECK YEAH GO OUT AND GET YOUR SELF SOME.

This shoe is pretty much my old standby. I don't leave the house without them. Perhaps they're just well suited to my foot, but considering many of my peers share my consensus, I'd have to say they're really an exceptional shoe. The Anasazi Velcros have Five Ten's famous C4 stealth rubber, which in and of itself makes the shoe a winner - this rubber could damn well be considered cheating, if you ask me. Very sticky, very sensitive, and very good for smearing and edging. Contrary to other reviews, I felt the shoe to be fairly comfortable, with the exception of the smallest bit of dead space in the heel. The toe box is fairly forgiving, and the velcro straps make putting the shoe on and off an easy task instead of the boulder problem of the day. Heel hooking is very, very good if you cinch the velcro down good and tight. Edging is only bested by the Anasazi Velcro's big brother, the Anasazi Laceup. However, the curvature of the shoe for the Velcro is more aggressive and better suited to bouldering and steep route climbing in general. While I feel that some of the angles shoes have these days are unproductive and a waste of time (IE: boreal stingers, cobras, Scarpa Paranoias), the angle on the Velcros is fairly conservative and very practical for a wide variety of applications rather than a generalized niche of climbing. These shoes will still best most laceups on vertical or slabby climbs, and offer better support than shoes that are marketed as high powered "edging" shoes. Another thing I *love* about these shoes is that the upper body is made of synthetic materials - which means when your shoes smell like a dead skunk that drowned in a can of sardines, you can put them in the washing machine before your significant other heads for the couch. Not only does this seem to clean up the smell and the uppers, but it has a wonderful effect on the rubber, and restores its sticky nature. Shoe life was good. I consistently get three to four months of *hard* bouldering sessions, going three to four days a week. They perform like they did out of the box until the day you blow the toe out completely. One more thing: the lack of laces is wonderful. Nothing to break or fumble with when you have cold hands. The best thing about these shoes: they're simple, they're effective, they're practical (I tire of "radical" styling that doesn't work), and they work for any sort of sport climbing, bouldering, gym climbing (although a bit pricey for a gym shoe), and even mild traditional climbing that you can throw at them. They'll work fine for the beginner (although a bit pricey) and they'll simply shine for the seasoned professional. In short, I think this is the best shoe you can buy for this particular price point. If you're looking for something cheaper, look at Five Ten Moccasyms, or Scarpa Minimas.

Well, I'm a beginner, but did tons of research (mostly from this site) when I bought my first pair of climbing shoes. I went all out for the Anasazi Velcros. I think they have amazing comfort. I have wider feet with high arches. These shoes are snug in the right way. The split tongue makes them easy to take on and off as well. I can wear them for 20-40 minutes before I have to take them off. I originally wanted the Velcro so I could take them off easily between climbs because I was nervous about sizing down 1 size from my street shoe. As they broke in, I realized I don't have to take them off all the time, but honestly, the heel has gotten a bit baggy. Next time, I'd go down 1.5 sizes. However, I love this shoe. I mainly boulder in the gym with occassional sport climbing, but these have done me well on every route.

Customer Service

Haven't dealt with them, but I hear good things.

I searched all over for these shoes in my size and ended up having to order them from an REI in Austin Texas. I was a little nervous whether or not they hurt as much as everyone did and considering i sized 1 and 1/2 sizes down i had every right to be scared. When i got my shoes in the mail I rushed to try them on and they fit perfectly. They felt so secure and i knew i was ready for the most treacherous foot holds. I recomend these shoes to anyone who wants to trust their feet. I was stupid though and should have tried them on but i got lucky. Go try them on at the local EMS or REI if (if they have it in your size) and then find them for a cheap price online. good luck with your climbing.

Customer Service

Five ten makes the best shoes and has the best customer service.

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five ten spires(good beginner shoe, but not the best quality)