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.
Grandstone
Description
Answer the call of classic trad climbs. These shoes feature a lined leather upper and barrel lacing for a snug, comfortable fit suitable for extended wear on the rock. A stiff midsole provides the added support your feet need for long days and multi-pitch routes.
- Regular fit
- Barrel lace-up closure
Retail price
US$ 180.00
When you click a link below and then checkout online, no matter what you buy (climbing gear or not), we get a small commission that helps us keep this site up-to-date. Thanks!
| Weight | 480 g Single : 240 g / 8.5 oz (Size unknown) |
| Closure Type | Lace High-top |
| Gender | Men |
| Volume | |
| Sizing Information |
US sizes : 3.5-9  Five-Ten-Shoe-Size-Chart.jpg |
| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
Trad / Crack Sport / Face |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Arched (technical) Construction: not provided by the brand not provided by the brand |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Microfiber |
| Midsole Material | not provided by the brand Stiff thermoplastic |
| Sole Material | not provided by the brand
Stealth® C4™
Rand: not provided by the brand |
| Footbed Lining | Textile lining |
No reviews yet.
The selection of high-top trad shoes has grown rapidly in recent years. The Five Ten Grandstone presents a nice addition to the field. Its softer, more flexible sole addresses the chief complaint made about many of its competitors — that they're too insensitive. In our tests, however, we discovered that the added sensitivity also leads to added foot pain during sustained crack jamming. Nevertheless, the Grandstones manage to fill a nice middle ground between an ultra-stiff trad model and an ordinary rock climbing shoe.
The Five Ten Grandstone offers the protection and all-day comfort of a classic high-top with enough modern performance enhancements to up the ante. It’s a unique shoe for the category, blending old-school characteristics with modern performance enhancements. It’s an excellent choice for sport climbers who also enjoy trad, providing a more familiar feeling. For this tester, it’s the first high-top trad shoe that didn’t feel clunky.
The first time I climbed in this shoe I thought it felt a little stiff to put on but honestly after a day and a handful of pitches it felt broken in and felt much more natural. The break-in period was very short and convenient with very minimal stretch to the shoe. The next thing I noticed about the Grandstone was the Stealth C4 rubber. I was incredibly impressed at how well that rubber stuck to the rock, whether it was smearing on a slabby runout pitch or trusting a dimple on a sheer face. This rubber is on point and I kind of wish all my shoes had it.
Grandstone Shoe Details
