Five Ten Niad VCS Climbing Shoes - Women's Core Black/Core Black/FTWR White 7. The NIAD is the latest evolution in climbing shoes built with Five Ten's iconic heritage and legendary performance. The NIAD reimagines performance climbing footwear for people pushing their limits. Since 1985 climbers have sent the most aspirational routes with Five Ten. The flat-lasted NIAD offers power for edging and sensitivity for smears. With Stealth rubber coverage over the toe and a soft Microfiber upper the NIAD is designed for the gym as well as the outdoors. It offers out-of-the-box all day comfort and standard-setting performance.

Edging performance: tension transfer from the heel to the forefoot provides edging performance on even the smallest of holds

Unbeatable grip: Stealth c4 sole for unbeatable grip

Outstanding comfort: the unlined microfiber upper guarantees out-of-the-box comfort and easier breaking in

Extended toe rubber: more rubber on the toe provides additional protection and extra grip for toe hooks and dynamic moves

snug fit

hook-and-loop closure

synthetic upper with minimal stretch

medium-stiff midsole

stealth c4 rubber outsole

neutral last