Five Ten Stonelands VCS

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.