Five Ten Exum Guide SKU: #7388112

Sbcanyonhikler

from East Glacier Montana/Florida

5-10s will change the way you hike! Still breaking these in, but they feel better every day. Have worn 5-10s for years, and you can't beat the traction they provide. Thought I'd try these for a little more ankle support. Great construction and a nice looking boot. Exceptional heel support. One word of caution: The fit is tight, and you may think you need a bigger size, but the more you wear them, the more they conform to your foot. Did I mention the traction? You put your foot down and it stays there: really helps give you confidence when hiking on sketchy terrain. 5-10s can be hard to find so Zappos was a blessing. Great Service! I'll certainly order from them again.

Brands I'd also recommend: Any 5-10

Anonymous

I bought this shoe for walking my dog in winter. Great shoe once you get the right size. No more issues with wet feet, great traction in the snow.

JKC

from CA

I wear a women’s size 7.5 or 8. Since it said 57% felt these ran 1/2 size larger than marked, I went with the size 6 (women’s 7.5). Well, they were way too small. An 8 may have worked, but I didn’t bother ordering because they didn’t feel like they’d be comfortable for me anyway. I do have the women’s guide tennie and highly recommend them, but was unimpressed with the Exum Guide.

Dee

from Alabama

I moved up to this shoe from the discontinued Montrail Vitesse. Good ankle support, but if you pronate, you’ll want to put add serious arch support. This footbed is pretty flat. I wore a Montrail 9 and need the 9.5 in this shoe. Width is great. Also pleased these are waterproof.

Rex C

from Connecticut

Please listen carefully! These are high quality shoes but my pair Exum Guide had a problem. Perhaps major. The dye that makes the soles black had a problem, when exposed to wet areas the soles would lead the black dye and make oily footprints for as long as they were wet. I'm a visiting nurse and I go from group homes to hospitals and unfortunately been told to not wear these shoes or I wouldn't be admitted to these units. I actually bought 2 pairs of these shoes and find I can't wear them if there's a hint of rain or dampness. So, think about the potential restrictions of this product. Rex Coley.

Ben A

from Carbondale, CO

Love this shoe! After owning and wearing a pair of Five Ten hiking shoe for several years I finally had to buy a new pair. I wanted more ankle support without a full boot and the Exum was perfect. They are comfortable, provide plenty of support on loose and sharp rocks, and the lace system allows complete control of tightness from calf to toe. I highly recommend this shoe to anyone who wants a better hike, better shoe and wants it from a respectable company. Because of the random sizing issues people have had with this shoe, I ordered a half size larger then my previous Five Ten shoe, and it fits perfectly. My older shoes did feel too small when I first got them, but broke in nicely. The Exum seems to fit better larger. Five Ten, in my experience, can feel the wrong size until they are properly broken in.

Urban H

from Portland, ME

Pros: excellent support, infinitely adjustable to foot shape. Cons: lacing pattern is confusing, even for someone who likes high-top lace-up boots; construction is a little iffy. I like these shoes because they accommodate some foot problems (bunions) and allow extra insoles. However, I found a rolled-up bit of rubber adhesive stuck to the inside material just over the toe joint and today I noticed the inside shoe collar has split and I can poke my finger inside to feel the foam ankle padding. I also had a difficult time getting used to the multiple eyelets, and would pull different sections of lace with either hand which doesn't provide even tightening of the shoe body. These are one of the few pair of shoes I can wear all day without foot pain.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen

Eric W

from Timonium, Maryland

Too narrow - toes were pinched. I ordered a 1/2 size up from my street shoes and my right pinkie toe was really squashed. My toes were a little numb on both feet after wearing for only 10 minutes. I really loved the shoe, and I normally wear regular D-width shoes. Maybe a 12 1/2 would work (a full size up from my street shoe size of 11 1/2), but it doesn't appear five-ten makes a 12 1/2 in this shoe. My toes had room in the 12 size, about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch, but width was very tight. Very well constructed, fit like a glove and very sticky soles.

Anonymous

from Kern River CA

Great so far! I have only been on short hikes, but they function as described in other reviews. Ankle support could be better so maybe not the best backpacking boot, but for kicking around the forest these make a comfortable everyday shoe. Order a half size up unless you like your shoes snug.

Brands I'd also recommend: Kayland, Garmont

Michael b

Very disappointed in the quality of construction. I purchased 2 pairs, which were worn only once a week. Both pairs had the eyelets rip out within 6 months.