Five Ten is a German manufacturer of mountain biking, climbing, and trail hiking shoes. Originally an American brand founded in California in 1985 by Charles Cole, The company's headquarters are now located at Adidas' headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Five Ten became one of the top-selling climbing shoe manufacturers worldwide by 2011, when the company was purchased for $25 million USD in cash, Today the brand is a sub-brand of Adidas Outdoor.
The brand has a number of professional athletes and teams, that attracts industry attention to their products. They also sponsor events related to mountain biking and climbing.
BRAND FEATURES /CATEGORY
Five Ten is the shoe brand of choice for the world's most exciting athletes. By combining innovative shoe designs and state-of-the-art technology with unbeatable friction and durability of Stealth Rubber, Five-Ten constantly redefines the outdoor performance category.
Their product range is specifically designed for men or women, and impress whether on freerides, trails and downhills, wherever extreme conditions are to be expected, you will find Five Ten shoes like the Impact, the Freerider or the Kestrel.
Depending on the riding style, Five Ten shoes are available for flat pedals or SPD click pedals, which is needed for control. Thanks to these characteristics, Five Ten shoes are regularly on the podium at MTB Downhill World Cups.
CORE VALUES
Since it's launch, Five Ten has remained at the forefront of fine craftsmanship, high-performance and fashion-forward technical designs within the outdoor industry since 1985.
The brand is known worldwide for the high-quality, fit and friction of their shoes, where footwear can make the difference between success and failure.
Today, they continue to bring their A-game to all of their products, along with exciting innovation, and unmatched durability, No wonder outdoor enthusiasts depend on Five Ten for safety, state-of-the-art innovation, and out-of-the-box comfort.