Five Ten Guide Tennie Approach Shoes
The approach-shoe icon that turned sticky climbing rubber into a shoe for the hike to the wall.
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Story & heritage
The Five Ten wiki names the early Guide Tennie as the first modern approach shoe, part of the brand’s founding story around sticky-soled outdoor footwear.
The current adidas Guide Tennie revives that approach-shoe lane for climbing approaches, hiking and scrambling.
Materials & craft
Adidas lists a Stealth Phantom rubber outsole, secure lace closure and regular fit for grip on varied terrain.
REI describes the current shoe as pairing durable leather with soft linings and Stealth Phantom rubber outsoles for reliable grip.
How to choose & style
Let it bridge hiking and everyday wear: canvas pants, climbing shorts and fleece layers all suit the rounded approach profile.
