Brian BielemaStarted with Five Tennies in the beginning. Then switched to Extremes. Used them both for my rattlesnake research in the Mississippi River limestone bluffs. Wore out the back of my Extremes with rubbing from my canvas covered brass snake leggings. Switched to Echo. Cannot wear them out. About 15 years or more of rock ...work once or twice a week all spring and summer and 10 trips to southern forests and barrier islands for diamondback work. Along the way I have amassed a total of 12 pairs of Five Tens. Now added Exum Guide for my research to see if they will hold up like my Echo. Is there any bigger fan out there? Almost broke my arm falling with Vibram soles not to mention the risk of landing on a rattler. Now my Stealth rubber keeps me safe sticking to the rocks. Long Live Five Ten.