Affiliate Disclaimer

How Five Ten Shoes Earns Through Amazon Associates

Five Ten Shoes participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising initiative designed to provide a means for specialty footwear sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. When you click through our product recommendations for mountain bike shoes, climbing shoes, or approach footwear and complete a purchase on Amazon, we receive a commission on that transaction.

This arrangement allows us to maintain our comprehensive reviews and buying guides for the mountain biking and climbing communities while keeping our content freely accessible. The commission structure is set by Amazon and applies to qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links tagged with fivetenshoes-20.

Five Ten Shoes Does Not Sell Directly

We want to be crystal clear: Five Ten Shoes operates exclusively as an informational resource and affiliate partner. We do not manufacture, warehouse, ship, or sell any mountain bike shoes, climbing shoes, or outdoor footwear directly to consumers. Every product featured on our site—whether it’s a Freerider Pro flat pedal shoe or a Hiangle climbing shoe—is sold and fulfilled by Amazon or third-party sellers on the Amazon marketplace.

This means we are not responsible for product quality, shipping timelines, return policies, customer service interactions, or pricing decisions. Those aspects of your purchase experience are managed entirely by Amazon. If you encounter an issue with a pair of shoes you ordered, Amazon’s customer service team is your point of contact, not Five Ten Shoes.

Product Information Accuracy for Mountain Bike and Climbing Footwear

We invest significant effort into researching and presenting accurate specifications, sizing guidance, and feature descriptions for every shoe model we cover—from clipless mountain bike shoes to aggressive downturned climbing models. Our team cross-references manufacturer specifications, analyzes user feedback, and evaluates technical details like Stealth rubber compounds, BOA closure systems, and Gore-Tex waterproofing.

That said, Five Ten Shoes cannot guarantee absolute accuracy of every product detail at all times. Manufacturers occasionally update specifications without broad announcement, Amazon listings may contain outdated information, and shoe availability fluctuates based on inventory and seasonal production. We strongly encourage you to verify current details—particularly sizing charts, colorway availability, and technical specifications—directly on the Amazon product page before completing your purchase.

No Warranties on Content or Footwear Recommendations

All content provided by Five Ten Shoes—including shoe reviews, category comparisons, sizing guides, and buying recommendations—is offered on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that our recommendations for flat pedal shoes, clipless systems, or approach footwear will meet your specific riding style, foot shape, or performance expectations.

Mountain biking and rock climbing are activities where footwear choice involves personal fit preferences, terrain considerations, and skill level factors that vary widely between individuals. What works exceptionally well for one rider on technical descents may not suit another’s needs on cross-country trails. Five Ten Shoes disclaims all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement related to the information we provide.

Trademark Relationships and Brand Independence

Five Ten Shoes is an independent affiliate website not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Five Ten (a brand of adidas), adidas AG, or any other footwear manufacturer whose products we feature. References to “Five Ten,” “Freerider,” “Hellcat,” “Stealth rubber,” “BOA,” “Gore-Tex,” and similar terms are made solely for descriptive and informational purposes.

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names mentioned on this site remain the property of their respective owners. Our use of these marks does not imply any business relationship, partnership, or official endorsement. We are simply a resource helping mountain bikers and climbers make informed purchasing decisions about footwear products available through Amazon.

External Links Beyond Amazon

While the majority of our product links direct to Amazon listings, Five Ten Shoes may occasionally include links to manufacturer websites, sizing tools, technical specifications pages, or community resources related to mountain biking and climbing footwear. These external links are provided solely for your convenience and informational benefit.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. When you leave Five Ten Shoes and visit an external site, you do so at your own risk. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites, and we strongly encourage you to review their terms of use and privacy policies before engaging with their content or services.

Limitation of Liability for Mountain Bike and Climbing Gear

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Five Ten Shoes and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website, your reliance on our shoe recommendations, or your purchases made through our Amazon affiliate links.

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Mountain biking and rock climbing are inherently risky activities, and footwear is only one component of a larger safety and performance equation that includes skill level, equipment condition, terrain assessment, and environmental factors. You acknowledge that Five Ten Shoes provides informational content only and that all purchasing and activity-related decisions are made at your own discretion and risk.

Price Changes and Stock Availability on Amazon

Prices displayed for mountain bike shoes, climbing shoes, and approach footwear on Five Ten Shoes reflect Amazon’s pricing at the time our content was published or last updated. However, Amazon controls all pricing decisions and frequently adjusts prices based on inventory levels, promotional events, seasonal demand, and competitive factors.

We have no influence over Amazon’s pricing strategy and cannot guarantee that the price you see on our site matches the current Amazon listing price when you click through. Similarly, stock availability for specific shoe models, sizes, and colorways changes constantly. A shoe that appears in stock when we publish a review may be temporarily unavailable or on backorder when you attempt to purchase it. Always verify current pricing and availability on the Amazon product page before adding items to your cart.

Changes to This Disclaimer

Five Ten Shoes reserves the right to modify, update, or replace any portion of this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. We may update this Disclaimer to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships, legal requirements, or operational practices related to mountain bike and climbing footwear content.

Your continued use of Five Ten Shoes after any modifications to this Disclaimer constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle affiliate disclosures, product information, and liability limitations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, our affiliate relationships, or how Five Ten Shoes operates as an Amazon Associates participant, you can reach us at the address below. While we strive to respond to inquiries promptly, please remember that we are not able to address product-specific issues, order problems, or shipping concerns—those matters must be directed to Amazon customer service.