5.10 Guide Tennies

I am thinking about buying a pair (they have them for a good price on Amazon), but wanted to know what other people's experience with them has been. I have never owned a pair of guide shoes so I am looking for some direction. I do not plan on actually climbing in them but using them on approaches where there is some 3/4 class moves.

It looks like there are high tops vs sneakers and canvas vs leather. Thoughts?

Best approach shoes you'll ever buy. I'm on my 4th pair. They work great for wet wading while fishing too.

They're not the most durable shoes out there but I think they're great. I've had an issue with the soles starting to come off at the back, but overall I'm very happy with them. They are much lighter than the Boulder Xs and climb quite well. I use them for approaches, aiding, and easier free climbing. Have had no problem leading 5.9 trad in them.

Their only real downside is long hikes. I did a 26 mile hike in the mountains in them recently and wished I had chosen a trail runner instead. They feel a bit clunky for that type of travel. I'd definitely recommend them. I own around 10 pairs.

Canvas or leather? I am leaning towards the sneaker style

I purchased the canvas sneaker version online last year. They seem to run a little larger than I was expecting. I have to wear my thick boot socks or really tighten them down. Never really used them on an approach for a climb with glacier travel because it just seems easier to "carry" my boots on my feet rather than on/in my pack. I know people swear by them. I'm still undecided.

i can only speak of the older model, not the new one with the stiffer sole

- they smear great, edge not so well

- the tread pattern isnt the best for loose dirt or mud/wet stuff

- the last decently long if you take a few preventative measures

- seam grip the stiching and any part that gets worn

- seam grip/shoe goo the rubber where it contacts the leather/canvas if it starts coming apart

- for the rear flap you can just use seam grip and then place the shoe between bookends to keep the pressure on while it sets

the last few years the guide tennies have been on sale between 19-39 yankee dollahs at the 5.10 closeout site around xmas ... thats the best time to buy, just make sure youve already tried em on prior

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I don't like them no arch support in shoe feet get tired fast

Personally, they are one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I have. I ordered them is my usual shoes size and when I got them, they fit perfect. Great for hiking and or easy climbing. Beware of the sole tread though.....Not ideally suited for steep, dirt slippery trails. Could use some more bite to it. Other then that, I have heard that the rubber around the toes can come unglued after some time, but that hasn't been the case for me. Great shoes for what I've worn them for! I love em'.

I used them aid climbing and the front toe/sole came undone. I cleaned out the area, and sprayed some heavy duty adhesive that you can buy from a hardware store on both sides and pressed it together and they are as good as new. I'm really happy with them, they hike pretty well and climb great. I've had the boulder x's and the guide tennies and I definitely prefer the tennies.