User Review: Five Ten Anasazi VCS

Five Ten Anasazi VCS
Above: The current Anasazi VCS, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Cowdura
Use: Sport, trad, bouldering, everything...
Break-in Period: 2 weeks or 5-7 workout
Price Paid: $130

This is by far the best climbing shoe ever made. I have more than 10 partners who swear by them. They edge unbelievable well and are extremely comfortable since it molds to your feet. They are better for wider feet. La Sportiva is known for people with narrower feet. There is minimal stretch because of the cowdura lining. I have probably seven pairs that I've gone thru.

The only downside is the cost, $130. My friends and I have tried cheaper brands that look like the Anasazi, but the quality in stitching and rubber is unmatched. 5-ten is known to have the best rubber, stealth. And their new rubber onyx is supposedly more stickier and durable. I don't know this since I haven't tried the rubber. I've climbed for over 10 years and tried all the major brands.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Anasazi VCS at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:
Women's Anasazi VCS Climbing Shoe - Vegan (Fall 2007)$90.30Buy Now
Anasazi Velcro Climbing Shoes (Fall 2007)$135.00Buy Now
Men's Anasazi Velcro Climbing Shoe (Spring 2008)$135.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Anasazi V2 (VCS) Climbing Shoe$139.99Buy Now

RockCreek
Anasazi VCS V2 Climbing Shoe$137.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
2 purchase options:
Anasazi Velcro ('07)$99.00Buy Now
Women's Anasazi Velcro ('07)$109.99Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
Anasazi VCS Rock Shoes - Women's$109.95Buy Now
Anasazi VCS Rock Shoes$134.99Buy Now

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