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I've titled this review "nothing else compares" because there really isn't any other shoe out there like the 5-10 Project. The Mystique rubber used on the 5-10 Project is hands down the best I've ever experienced--by a wide margin. Bomber grip, very good wear, and the best feel of any shoe / rubber.

In terms of feel, I can't stress enough how amazing these shoes are. The 2mm thick sole offers up a truly unique climbing experience. It's like climbing barefoot, but without any of the drawbacks (like turning your feet into hamburger). The feedback you get from the rock is unparalleled. You can feel every bulge, jut, flake, crack, and pit underneath you feet, and yet it's still comfortable enough to toe-point on, or stand on one foot on sharp edges.

Vital things to know:

Size down roughly 1 to 1.5 shoe sizes from street shoe.

As a fairly aggressively down-turned slipper, this shoe is probably most well suited for bouldering.

The Mystique rubber may offer to much feel for some. The rubber is pliable enough to fold the shoe in half either vertically or horizontally with minimal effort.

This shoe is awesome!

Comments about Five Ten Project Shoe:

This is an excellent boot to use on tuffas and overhanging routes which is what I love. Not so good on slabs which I do not enjoy anyway. It feels the closest thing to climbing in bear feet which is exactly how I wanted a shoe to be. I would not wear them on a long climb or on very rough rock since, like climbing in bear feet, you feel the rock that you are using your foot.

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A great shoe for people who like a sensitive slipper. excels at overhanging terrain but isn't a great edger (no highball slabs in these babies). Sizing is a little tough but the shoe eventually stretches at least a half size if not more. The thin sole allows the foot to spread much more than other slipper type shoes adding to the need to size tightly. My only complaint is that the velcro closure seems a bit short for the shoe (hooks don't quite reach the loops on my foot) and the metal buckle that the velcro runs through can hit the foot uncomfortably if the strap is cranked down too tight. Overall though a fantastic, sensitive, and ultimately comfortable shoe.

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The FiveTen Project is like an aggressive version of their Moccasym. It is soft, supple, and slightly downturned. It is not as aggressive as the Dragons but you can truly feel the rock. This is a high performance shoe for people with strong feet. FiveTen also seemed to cure their "heel problem." The Project does not have a bulbous heel cup like all of their other shoes, if anything it is a little narrow and really sucks on. The only con to this shoe is I wish the velcro strap was longer but other than that they are a great shoe for steep terrain.

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These are the best shoes I have ever owned. The agressive down-turned toe and super sticky stealth rubber allow you to hold on to anything. The soles are very thin but durable and I don't see them wearing out anytime soon. If there is one downside to the shoe it's that there is a little extra room in the heel cup, but it dosen't hinder my climbing in any way. I strongly suggest that you buy these shoes.

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I use this product as a sending and outdoor shoe. I never wear it in the gym. This is the best shoe i have ever put on my feet. Just by wearing these shoes, I can climb at least a v grade or 2 letter grades higher.

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If you are just starting to climb or are at a beginners level please resist the temptaion to buy the newest shoes from 5.10.They will make you hurt. I have only tried on this shoe. I have not performed in this at all. There is less rubber than most five ten models. It will wear out faster. This shoe is very sensitive, and painful if left on for long periods of time. I would recommend this shoe to someone who has tried all other kinds of shoes and is looking for the next newest thing on the market. If your feet are already mangled and destroyed from climbing shoes and you don't care about whether shoes are comfortable or not then these are for you, Also if you are pushing the limit of bouldering v10+, these are for you. For the normal everyday climber who climbs 5.10 or boulders up to v6, you will not be comfortable climbing in these, they will hurt.

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Love this shoe! They are so sensitive and sticky. I have to use muscles in my foot I never knew I had. They are as close to barefoot as you can get. If you have a wide foot you might want to stay away from these as they tend to be slightly narrow. The heel actually fits me perfect in these as well, most 5.10s I have used in the past have a huge heel that never fits me right. Perfect shoe!

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These shoes are amazing! The prehensile technology and new Stealth rubber together make these shoes feel like you are wearing nothing at all and your feet stick like a gecko. I got a size 9 and they felt narrow at first, but super comfortable. Since these shoes are leather and unlined, they stretch immensely! I had to get another pair, size 8 to account for the crazy stretch, but once fitted, they are like having hands for feet. They do, however require strong feet as they are so soft, so they might need to be put on a wish list for begginners until you feel comfortable with thin shoes. All-in-all, A for comfort, A for stickiness.

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I had originally bought these shoes for a few different reasons, Everyone I know loves 5.10's though I have had very bad luck with them (The Anasazi Velcro and the Gambit which is a terrible shoe IMO) and I am a huge fan of La Sportivas (I love my Solutions and enjoy the Katanas and Testarossas). Needless to say I love shoes and have the Daescents which I wear all the time and love the Mystique rubber and wanted to give 5.10's first climbing shoe with them a chance. I wear 43 street, 42 in Sportivas and I ordered these in a 9.5, which was extremely tight but stretched out somewhat comfortably after 4 gym sessions. I climb mid 5.11's and boulder V4/V5. These shoes are super thin soled and you do actually feel like you can grab and pull with your foot on boulder problems, the rubber is amazing, I personally do not like the Stealth Onyx and much prefer the Vibram XS grip, but the Mystique in my mind is right there if not better (I mainly climb on plastic). I wouldn't trade my Solutions for this shoe but for bouldering its right there with them. The drawbacks, the shoe is extremely narrow and seems to twist a bit in the midsole as the shoe is actually just like a ballerina slipper and is as light as one. Also between the white reinforcement and the rand on the outside of the foot part the fabric is starting to stretch to the point of tearing (potentially due to my wider feet) Lastly though it climbs the wall great, longer pitches or real rock would be extremely painful as the sole is so thin standing on little chips for more than a second hurts really bad. Being so thin I am concerned at how long the rubber will last though my Daescent soles are amazing in terms of durability and stickiness so I am hoping these will be the same. All in all a great shoe when used correctly and if you have the right foot for it.

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I do a lot of bouldering and its like I have suction cups on my feet. The heel cup fits great too. They are a little narrow, so if you have wide feet they will be a little uncomfortable.
All in all this is the best shoe I've ever owned.

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This shoe is absolutly the most sensitive high performance shoe i've ever used! On the steeps I can wrap my toes, and grab onto all types of holds...on vertical or under, I can smedge with confidence as the rubber really conforms around small features. This shoe works best with a strong foot, and takes some getting used to, but when dialed the prehensile technology truly lets you use your feet like hands.