The Five Ten Five Tennie (yeah, say that five times fast) was essentially the first true approach shoe on the market. Introduced in 1985, the original Five Tennie was essentially a sticky rubber sole slapped on a tennis shoe upper.…
You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone in the outdoor space who isn’t somewhat familiar with the Five Ten Guide Tennie Approach Shoe. For years the Guide Tennie has been considered industry standard for both outdoor professionals and weekend worriers alike.…
As a Registered Nurse, I see countless things that are disturbing and disgusting. Feet being one of them. They cause people pain and discomfort and are just plain weird. It takes energy to find shoes that work. Those of you…
The La Sportiva TX3’s served as the perfect shoe to help get me out of my winter slump and into full-on, hardcore, spring sendage mode. Through several climbing trips to the around the Midwest and Southeast, around town, and even…
This summer I got to check out the 5.10 Approach Pro shoe. A lighter approach shoe that definitely holds its own against other “cruiser” style approach shoes. Saving weight on your feet while not sacrificing stickiness. Since I am picky…
The SCARPA Iguana (men’s version here) is a tidy, low profile approach shoe that cruises on trails, packs down small, and grips rock well. The lightweight design and collapsible upper make these a great option for any situation where you’ll need to carry a…
The SCARPA Gecko is the rare all-around approach shoe that walks comfortably over many miles, while maintaining good sensitivity and traction on rock. Italian leather uppers, to-the-toe lacing, and thoughtfully lugged Vibram soles create an ideal shoe for everything from casual…
I don’t sit still very well. Every day, my routine transitions between teaching in a school building, working/training/setting/coaching in a climbing gym, and getting outside at every opportunity, which usually meaning hiking a few miles to clean off new boulder…