Five Ten Chase Review
Our Verdict
Our Analysis and Test Results
Likes
I got this shoe expecting it to be just OK on trails. But the tread, while not that aggressive, somehow climbs really well both on dirt and rock. I used them on Yosemite's Gold Wall and really put the toe rand to the test. After five pitches of jumaring, they barely showed any signs of wear. This would not be surprising from a shoe with a beefy toe rand, but it was surprising from this shoe that has a smaller toe rand. I also like the fact it comes in all black and looks cool (it also comes in orange).
Dislikes
This shoe does not edge that well and is not ideal for long hikes. It is also is relatively heavy for its size. It's not the best climbing approach shoe compared to others like the Five Ten Guide Tennie. Instead it's an awesome urban/ free running shoe that can work on the trails and rocks if you need it to.
Value
At $94, it is not cheap considering it is mainly an urban shoe. That said, we expect above average durability from this shoe, so the long term value is solid.