Water Tennie

See here: fiveten.com/products/footwe…

Anyone use these as standard approach shoes? They seem like they might be nice for alpine climbing where snow and wet conditions might be encountered on the approach. They are quick dry, have approach rubber/soles, are super light, and have a small neoprene gaiter to keep any moisture off your feet. Was thinking about a pair but got nervous when they were labeled a canyoneering shoe...

Saw a guide using these in the bugaboos... He probably had the same idea as you

Anyone?

Are designed for your feet to get wet...kind of like a wetsuit for your feet. Can you imagine wearing a wetsuit on the rest of your body in the alpine? Also really floppy soles. Not good for snow IMO.

The sole is dot rubber, terrible in snow and ice. An they are for water sports, which means they are designed for water to freely flow through them. Not good for alpine environment where you generally want waterproof boots.

The description you linked to makes it obcious what they are for. If they were a good option for alpine approaches, Five Ten would tell you.