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Five Ten Guide Tennie SKU #7214210(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
- Please buy a half size larger due to the low volume fit.
- This shoe can hike 10 miles to the climb, then ascend a 5.13 route, or better yet, a thousand feet of fourth classing.
- Synthetic propex upper with leather.
- Rocker last, which makes walking efficient and comfortable.
- Stealth® C4 rubber outsole technology.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7674 to speak to one of our Outdoor consultants!
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- 74% "Felt a half size smaller than marked"
- 94% "Felt true to width"
- 79% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 23 Reviews Total
Posted: Nov 3, 2009
Reviewer: Chris O from Solomon, KS
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Love. These. Shoes. These are now my favorite shoes. I use them for everyday wear and mountain biking. They are wicked stylish and well constructed. I wasn't sure about them to begin with. The soles are very stiff out of the box, and it takes several wearings for them to loosen up. As others have mentioned, they are low cut and have a very low arch, which for me is a huge bonus. They are great for building your arches and keeping them strong. I can also confirm what others have mentioned as well about them running a size too small. I had to send back my first pair and order larger ones. Anyway, overall, much love for the Guide Tennies. Just give them a chance to get broken in. Oh, one last thing, the stealth rubber is by no means "non marking." I was surprised by how easily they will leave marks on the floor. Not a deal breaker by any means, but it seemed strange to me. I've never seen anything like it.
Posted: Jun 19, 2009
Reviewer: Eric M from Tempe, AZ
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I would actually give these shoes 4 1/2 stars, but since you can’t, it gets 4. They have been absolutely stellar on the trail, on the rocks, and on the bike. These grip platform pedals like nobody’s business! The laces all the way down to the toe let you get these tightened perfectly so you don’t have one tight spot and another loose spot. One of my favorite things about these shoes is they do not roll around on your foot on off-camber terrain, which instills confidence that you won’t go tumbling down if things go sour. The only thing I don’t like about these shoes is the sole inserts that come with them. They have basically no arch support at all and not enough support to keep your feet from getting uncomfortable. I switched them out with some Superfeet and they are now perfect, but since that is an extra purchase, the original shoe gets knocked a star.
Posted: Apr 30, 2009
Reviewer: Sbcanyonhiker from East Glacier, Montana
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Another great shoe by 5.10 -
This is my fourth pair of 5 tennies and they continue to be the best lightweight hiker I've found. Comfortable right out of the box, but buy a 1/2 size larger than normal. The Excellent traction of the stealth rubber actually lets me hike faster and with more confidence on sketchy trails. Good looks, they can be worn about town. Excellent quality. I also have a pair of exum guides for more support with heavier loads and I am very pleased with them also. Great service from Zappos, they'll continue to be my source for shoes. Keep up the good work!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any 5.10 product
Posted: Mar 28, 2009
Reviewer: Sam from Malibu
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So satisfied it's not even funny. I got these shoes for approach and moderate hikes. Out of the box they fit great, my right toes started to go numb, adjusted the laces a bit and BAM! Perfect. I've run across talus fields, scrambled up loose dirt gulleys, free soloed easy routes and sent moderate boulder problems. Grip is excellent. Wet sandy rocks are no match for these shoes. Marking soles and lack of style are the only things that keep me from wearing these every day. So I ordered some Freerunners. 5.10 FTW!
Posted: Mar 11, 2009
Reviewer: from Maryland
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Yeah for 5 10 - the Guide Tennie is back!
These are great shoes (so far). The only negative is the classic 5 10 dot-patterned tread, which isn't as aggressively grippy on loose trails as other styled treads. I bought these to replace my old Guide Tennies (which literally fell apart after many years of hard use). That said it's hard to beat 5 10's stealth rubber, excellent comfort/fit, and good looks. As with most 5 10s, these are great for wide feet, since they fit a bit roomier in the toe box than most similar shoes.
Additional Brand Information
Five Ten – Inspired by the impossible
A family owned company, 5.10 (also known as Five Ten) has stood at the forefront of fine craftsmanship, high-performance and fashion forward technical designs within the outdoor industry since 1985. Born with a rich rock climbing heritage, 5.10 is known world-wide for the high-quality, fit and friction of their shoes, where footwear can make the difference between success and failure. Today, they continue to bring their climbing heritage to all of their products, as well as exciting innovation, quality craftsmanship and unmatched durability. Climbers, kayakers, mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, canyoneers, and everyone else who wants technical/fashionable outdoor footwear depend on 5.10 for safety, state-of-the-art innovation, and out-of-the-box comfort.
As a huge climbing enthusiast, Charles Cole, founder and President of 5.10, knows that a good grip on a well-made shoe means everything. Determined to create a better rubber to make climbing easier, Charles developed Stealth© rubber soles, which increase the amount of body weight the rubber could bear before its bond broke away from the rock. By merely purchasing a new shoe, climbers could better climb with a sure-footed grip. Pushing the envelope even further, Cole continues to expand 5.10 soles even further with Stealth© S1, Stealth© C4, Stealth© HF (high friction), Stealth© Amphibia (water compatible), and Stealth© ONYXX, which provides 25% more friction and is twice as durable as any other climbing rubber available.
Stealth© rubber was just the tip of the iceberg for Cole and 5.10. Responsible for today’s modern rock shoe design, Cole invented a plethora of firsts which include: the first sling shot rand, the first down-turned last, the first heel wedge to cushion impact, adding pull tabs on both climbing and approach shoes, baseball stitching to alleviate hot spots, graded midsoles to adjust the shoe’s flexibility to different weights, the first self-draining water shoe and the first ankle to toe lacing on an approach shoe to allow for a performance custom fit. Throughout the years, there have been various 5.10 innovations, and in the years yet to come, their dedication will lead to many more.
As the shoe-of-choice for the world's top climbers, 5.10 is 100% committed to innovation and performance. All of their unique footwear designs have been produced with one goal in mind: to do what is best for outdoor sports athletes who use 5.10 shoes. From hiking to paddling to mountain biking, recreational and expert athletes alike know that Five Ten means more than footwear- Five Ten shoes are essential equipment for adventure. Rest assured that 5.10 is working hard on next season’s models and that they will be bringing something wild, new and exciting into the world of adventure sports.
Five Ten – Where unique comfort, durability and technological advances combine to create the best footwear in the world.
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Posted: Jan 5, 2009
Reviewer: from Chicago, Illinois
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I am more than happy with this product and the service of zappos.com! I ordered the woman's classic short in chestnut, and yes, they are amazing, warm, and comfortable. I was worried to order a size smaller just because I want to get a lot of wear out of these boots, typically I am a size 6.5 or 7, but I took the advice to order a size smaller (6). The 6 works perfectly and there is still some room for growth. I couldn't be happier. Thank you Zappos for making it much easier to find exactly what I was looking for. 2 words of advice: 1) order a size smaller! 2) buy the water repellent spray I will definitely purchase from Zappos again. If only other sites online were like Zappos.
Posted: Jan 5, 2009
Reviewer: Picky from TX
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Great for what it was designed, but...
This is a great approach shoe, meaning the sole is designed to cling to rock. However, it is not a great everyday wearer. Too slippery on many surfaces like tile or grass. It's a shame because I would wear it ALL the time if it didn't slip.
Posted: Oct 20, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
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Great Shoe. In my opinion Guide Tennie is the most comfortable hiking/approach shoe that I've ever used (and I've had several). They’re comfortable like running shoes, sticky like climbing shoes, and great on the trail. I never hike or backpack in boots anymore, just approach shoes and the Guide Tennies are the best.
Posted: Sep 2, 2008
Reviewer: from Mahwah, NJ
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Best pair of approach shoes I've ever owned. Seriously great for all kinds of hiking and scrambling to the crag. Perfect for day hikes (if you don't require a lot of ankle support). Only complaint is the padding for the soles, it’s hard and uncomfortable. Do yourself a favor and buy some gel inserts and you will be good to go!
Posted: Jul 17, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, California
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Great all the way!
I purchased the Five Ten Guide Tennie shoes for my nephew who lives in Seoul. He could not get the size 11.5 there, so I bought them through Zappo.com. Then I shipped them to him. He needed a pair of walking shoes to wear on a television travel shoe that he is hosting. They required a non sneaker looking shoe that is why he chose the Five Ten Guide Tennie shoe. He is very satisfied. I have to say that Zappos gave an excellent service.
Posted: Nov 7, 2007
Reviewer: from chicago, IL
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The stealth rubber is great for out side traction and perfect for wall gripping (as long as its concrete or rock). These things slid all over on painted floors or smooth tile and WATCH OUT THESE ARE MARKING SOLES. over all good.
Posted: Oct 6, 2007
Reviewer: from VA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Guide Tennie -
I prefer this to the other 5.10 approach shoes because it is lighter and smaller, so it fits in your pack better for the ascent. I sized this down a bit from my regular tennis shoe size without compromising comfort.
Posted: Sep 10, 2007
Reviewer: from Indiana
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Never written a review, but uh, I mean it’s a really comfortable shoe, solid construction; it gets absolutely no traction inside. I can actually run and slide on our concrete floors at work, but outside on asphalt or rocks or whatever, the traction is phenomenal. I balanced my weight on a rock at a very steep angle, and any other outsole on any other shoe I’ve owned would have without a doubt slid, this shoe held me perfectly didn’t slide, didn’t budge, so I’d say if you were goin hiking around some small rocks, this shoe is awesome.
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
The perfect shoe (if it's what you're looking for)
While I own 5.10 climbing and approach shoes, I was really looking for a pair of comfortable shoes I could wear when exploring new cities--perhaps indulging in some parkour--without being ridiculously branded. The Guide Tennie succeeds on all counts. No big swoosh or three stripes on the side, nice grippy sole, and enough comfort for a week of 6+ hour days of walking and playing around.
When traveling, I always pack light and move around a lot, and this shoe helps quite a bit--just these and a pair of flip-flops are all I need. In fact, I just got back from a two-week trip (Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, and Copenhagen) and these were all I needed.
The photo of the shoe on this site really makes the "Star of David" cross-stitching stand out, but it's not nearly as noticeable in real life. It's just a neutral-colored, plain shoe with a subtle logo on the heel.
As for the fit, they might not be a full half-size smaller, but they're definitely a little tight...of course, as a nominal "climbing shoe" this shouldn't surprise you. Wear thinner socks and you'll be all right. Or just be glad they're a bit tight when you're trying to send that urban boulder problem. Personally, as a guy who wears a 13 but would sometimes like a 12.5 (if only such a size existed), these are perfect. My new everyday shoe once flip-flop weather is gone.
Posted: Aug 5, 2007
Reviewer: Yg from Evergreen, Colorado
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Good approach shoe (not a normal hiker)
The Tennies are climbing shoes with compromises made to allow a comfortable hike-in--though old, retired GT's are great for lounging about. The climbing ability of these shoes is just amazing given their comfort. But, if you don't plan to spend time on class 4 and 5 routes, get another shoe.
The GT's are sized as normal street shoes, so if you plan to use them for their purpose (trail to summit) you'll want a half-size smaller, e.g., I wear 11's for street shoes, and 10.5's in Guide Tennies.
If you buy your normal size you'll have a 1/2 inch or more of empty shoe at the toe, making it impossible to toe-in and unnecessarily difficult to edge or smear.
I'm on my third pair now and one lesson to pass on is that these will stretch some, especially with summer heat and sweat--so be weary of anything but a snug fit when new. Another lesson is that toe discomfort means the laces aren't snug enough, the opposite of what one first thinks, not that the shoe is too small.
My only complaint, if I really dig for one, would be the limited lateral support to prevent shifting off the sole's centerline when on a steep, angular, sideways hold or smear.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: None - the GT is in a class by itself
Posted: Jul 16, 2007
Reviewer: from San Antonio Texas
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Recent Zappos' Order -
From one day to the next my shoe order arrived!!!! I like the look, style, color and fit. I wear them everyday to work. I can b/c I am the boss. I trust my business with Zappos.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Born
Posted: Jul 16, 2007
Reviewer: Laz from Oregon
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
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This shoe is so comfortable. I required almost no time for breaking in. The shoes are very light. On rough surfaces this shoe reins supreme, as its super-sticky sole just clings. However if you are on a polished floor surface it’s a bit slippery. Just a minor tradeoff for some GOSU GRIP outside!!! Oh and they just happen to be pretty sexy as well.
Posted: Oct 26, 2006
Reviewer: from Connecticut
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Excellent shoe, terrific grip outside. A bit slippery inside, but that's expected. Can go all day with no fatigue.
Posted: Aug 13, 2006
Reviewer: from Minneapolis
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Overall these are good approach shoes. The part where they excel is the toe section. It's very tight (the way the climbing shoes should be) and it takes some time to break that area in. They also don't look so bad so they can be easily worn as casual shoes. The sole is very sticky which is good, but I wish the "groves" were deeper. The confusing part about these shoes is the mid-to-rear section. Namely, arch support is poor. One could argue that it's not necessary but similar La Sportiva approach shoes offer excellent arch support. Perhaps some insole inserts can fix this problem. Also the heel support is good but not as good as with similar La Sportiva approach shoes. Shoe laces are good but a bit too thick so that a fine adjustment is rather hard.
Sole in heel area also appears a bit bulky so that jamming the heel and using it as support during some climbs will be very hard.
In short, these are good to very-good but not excellent approach shoes. They climb well due to good front/toe section and they are comfortable for walking but they lack good arch support. Even though they are not on par with La Sportiva approach shoes in terms of technical characteristics, they are definitely better looking.
Posted: May 28, 2006
Reviewer: from Nebraska
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Great Shoe with a Terrific Fit -
When looking for an approach shoe, one must remember that these shoes vary widely in function, similar to how soft shells vary widely in warmth and breathe ability. The Guide Tennie is a very technical approach shoe designed to support the primary activity of climbing. This shoe's fit is similar to a rock climbing shoe. Note: I also own the Prodigy by Five Ten, which one could wear all day long at home, on the trail, where ever, in complete comfort and then climb "ok" too. The Guide Tennie will walk in fair comfort, but climb very well. Some say that this shoe fit is too low in volume and that one should buy one size over, or complained about arch support and comfort. It's important to understand that this shoe is made for climbing primarily, walking secondarily. I bought two pairs of this shoe, one oversized, and the pair that corresponded to my foot size did turn out to be correct. The shoes have a very precise fit and one size over may be big if you really want to climb in them. I talked with the folks at 5-10 also and they did NOT know that some people recommend buying a size over. In sum, if you want a climbing shoe that will approach, buy the Guide Tennie. If you want a shoe that has great comfort and can climb somewhat, then but something else like the Prodigy, or the Insight both made by 5-10. Finally, for approaches, this shoe is not as aggressive in scrambling as the Prodigy, its best on straight forward trails. So when considering how serious you are about climbing in this shoe, also consider how good it needs to be for rugged, steep, approaches that may have talus, etc.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: FiveTen Prodogy and Insight
