Five Ten - Aleon - Climbing shoes tested

These shoes run small. I bought 0.5 of a size above my street shoe and they fit very tight out of the box. Took around 6 sessions to break in. They were particularly tight in the heal region, with quite a bit of space in the toe box. After breaking them in they fit very well for a few weeks. However, the heel region seemed to stretch a lot more than the rest of the shoe, becoming a little bit loose when heel hooking.

I exclusively used these shoes for bouldering in a gym. They. performed very well, especially on small edges and overhangs.

Major downside is that they are not very durable. The rubber on the toe box began to split after 2.5 months, climbing 3-4 times per week. This may not be as much of an issue for more experienced climbers with quieter feet. However, given the price point, I expected they would hold up for a little longer, especially given that they were only used indoors.

Another issue I encountered was following washing. I hand washed the shoes in lukewarm water and afterwards, the pigment in the dye began to run, staining my feet.

Overall would give them a 6/10.

Fit: 6/10
Performance: 9/10
Longevity: 3/10