I found the fit to be drastically different from less "aggressive" shoes in Five Ten line -- so much so that I could not find a size that worked for me. I have narrow, size 11.5 to 12 feet, and I could not find the right compromise: smaller sizes were painfully tight (more so than even aggressive shoes should be), but larger sizes had too much volume and "dead space," making them sloppy. If you have long, narrow feet, you might want to look elsewhere... I love Five Tens, the Galileos did not work for me...

These shoes require a lot of breaking in. But once you do it, it is soo worth it.

They stick well, they edge well, they smear decently. I have very wide, flat feet and they aren't particularly comfortable - but hey, they're not supposed to be.

You won't be disappointed.

I have been climbing in these shoes for a little over a year. The reason it took me so long to write a review is that I think it is fair for potential consumers to read reviews after a year's use rather than 1 month of use. Honestly, any one of the shoes on this site would get five stars after a month of use; it is how the shoes perform after an extended period of time that I consider when paying an arm and a leg for them.

I would describe myself as an avid climber who understands the importance of a quality shoe. I purchased these shoes about a year ago and they still are treating me well. The rubber is still sticky, the shoe itself is held up through countless sessions in the gym (bouldering and lead). There are some marks near the big toe. But that is mainly from me being a beginning climber and having bad footwork rather than the rubber breaking down. The sizing and the overall "grab" of the shoe has retained its shape. (I wear a street size 9, 9.5, or 10.0 depending on the shoe, am a solid 9.0 in these shoes). It is no "looser" than it was the day I bought them. Pretty remarkable considering I washed them twice and the amount of usable I put into them.

I also purchased the La Sportiva Solutions and 5.10 Mocs within the same year. The Solutions are fabulous but like some of the reviews I have read, the rubber is very thin at the top of shoe and tends to have the track marks; which will affect your performance. I actually had to return a pair to La Sportiva because a hole developed in the right foot; after one month of use!!!! While the return was being processed, I put the Galileos back on and still use them today. I occasionally use the Solutions but I came to realize the obsession over 5.10's rubber. I will definately purchase another pair of Galileo's in the future and possibly try a pair of Dragons. Seems like that is the elite shoe nowadays.

The only complaint I have, and this is me nit-picking, is that there is some "dead space" in the heel. The heel of the shoe grabs my heel well enough to trust it on a bad heel hook but I can see the dead space. I guess these shoes are meant for people with wider feet. I have about an average width foot.

These are a great semi-aggressive pair of shoes. CONS: I would have given them 5 stars except for two things. They took about a month to fully break in, with some very painful days. The other thing is that they are not the best for someone with a low volume foot. The Velcro does keep then tight, but the extra strap can get in the way. PROS: Once broken in, they feel really solid. The onyx rubber is great and has really shown the test of time, showing respectable wear.

Alot of different opinons on the Galileo, not to mention climbing shoes generally. The dirt is this: the Galileo is synthetic, will stretch minimally, is stiff compared to most shoes, excels at steeper terrain, and has a long-lasting rand and sole. I went 70+ days on mine before getting resoled. If you have a low-volume foot this shoe will need to be cranked down on the laces. FYI I am a 13 street and wear these one size smaller. Use em for aggressive trad, sport and bouldering.

after many other pairs of shoes, i've finally found the shoe that i am sticking with. My left foot has a rare problem -- while a very asymmetrical shoe will work perfectly on my right foot, it will cause my left big toe IMMENSE pain. these shoes are perfect -- they are not TOO asymmetrical, while still a high performance bouldering shoe. (all the other symmetrical shoes that i know of are beginner shoes, and i know ALOT of shoes, since it took me so long to find a shoe that wouldn't hurt...) Super durable -- onyx rubber is long lasting, and sticky! Perfect bouldering shoe. My favorite so far (after trying about 10 different pairs of shoes climbing, and countless others in stores..)

I think these are great shoes for most applications, but the synthetic uppers get eaten by hungry cracks--one pitch and my right one had a hole in it. That being said, I now have three pairs of Galileos and love them for everything else

Over the course of 8 years of climbing, I have never found a better shoe! I've tried multiple shoes, all of which I liked for one reason or another but this shoe beats them all! Like other's have said, it's stiff yet you can feel every step. they do run small so be smart about it and try em on first. go to your local climbing store and ask someone if you are new to climbing. The trick to making them comfortable if they hurt your feet.....Put em on for a few....Take em off for a few....Put em on again! It will help! Amazing grip. Happy climbing!

Moved to these from the Anasazi Velcro. The overall fit is basically the same. Unlike most, I found that they fit my foot looser than the anasazi(about a half size), and the heel cup actually molded to my foot much better. Basically, wider, stiffer, and a better heel. My favorite shoe so far, lasted about 6 months of outdoor climbing.

I absolutely love my Galileo's . I usually wear a 7-1/2 and bought a 7 and they are just the way I like them. Super great rubber and I'm lovin the Velcro straps. They are great in the gym and on rock! and this site is super fast and efficient in getting your gear to you.

Finally, Five Ten made an improvement to their heel. I loved the stealth rubber on the Anazasi but couldn't use the heel. On the Galileo, the heel is improved and the rubber is excellent.
It's a winner.

I've had a lot of shoes in my time, and had pretty much settled on the fact that my Anasazis were the stickiest, best-fitting shoe I'd ever crammed my toes into. A buddy got the Galileos and told me, simply "buy them." I did, and they are incredible. They fit perfectly, have a slightly wider plant than the Anasazis, great feel, and are super, super sticky. Smearing is hurt a little by their stiffness, but edging is superior to anything I've tried. For a lower-priced alternative at almost the same quality, also check out Evolv Defy.

The Galileos are amazing. The rubber is definitely the stickiest I've ever had before. People say it, and it is true. I highly recommend the climbing shoe.

I love my new Galileo's with the onxy rubber. Its technical design and rubber has given me an edge that I've never had in a climbing shoe. Thanks.

Really great shoe. Nice for people with wide feet by the toes, but narrower farther back. The onyx rubber is very grippy, and smearing and heel hooks have plenty of bite. Just remember that they are synthetic and will NEVER STRETCH. DON'T buy them too small. It hurts. (This was my second pair).

I've only been wearing my new galileos for a couple of weeks, so I can't speak for their longevity. Street shoe 10, bought 9.5. I thought I'd have to send them back, they were painful the first wear, but they have stretched a tiny bit since then, I think the fit is about perfect. Replaced my Moccasyms, these are definitely tighter, better for heel hooks, much stronger toe. Now my feet don't turn red. Perfect buy if you are trying to move up into the >5.10s, otherwise you don't need the pain or the price.

These shoes are very well made, but made very small. They do not stretch. At best the rubber will mold around your toe. very durable and sticky. Must appreciate on real rock.

Only climbed in these a few times so far, but I love them. Those of you looking for size info, I wear a 10.5 in asics and a 10 in these fit perfectly.

I'm 6'5" and have a size 13 foot. I ordered the 13's but they were way too small. Unfortunately they don't have anything larger or i would've definitely ordered another pair. So if your foot's a 12 or smaller, congratulations, this is a great shoe.

Queen said it well!! These shoes are Great. Super stiff but you can still feel what your climbing and the new ONYX rubber is way grippe! Thunderbolt and lightning-very very frightening me, Galileo,Galileo!

not to bad i had to get a half size bigger then my la sportiva's, and they still stretched out a lot more (width) making using the side a little harder, but great grip and shoe all the same.

I had sized these shoes in a store and figured out which size I needed however they didn't have it for me to try. They only had a half size up and down. When the shoe came the length was fine but I had issues with the width.

I can't say that the shoes are good or bad, only that I wouldn't recommend these for someone with narrow feet.

I ended up by a pair of La Sportiva Katanas that have a great fit.

It had been quite a while since I had purchased a new pair of climbing shoes. When the shoes I had been climbing in began to wear out I purchased the Galileo on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm glad I did. The Galileo have Five Ten's Onyx rubber which are so sticky that you can stick the shoes together by the rubber and lift one shoe with the other. The heel is greatly improved over Five Ten's other shoes and the fit solid. These are very comfortable shoes, sporting a padded opening and Velcro closures. The synthetic upper keeps the shoe from stretching, but this shoe feels comfortable enough to climb all day in.

Great shoes!!
Stick like glue to whatever you climb..
Get 'em if your considering it

these shoes in my book are one of the best shoes i have had. The five ten galileos are perfect for toes and heel hooks.now your hardest boulder problem does not stand a chance,o ya they are a little painful for the first couple times you were them but they will soon get better

OK so far I have only used them 2 times at the gym and they really stick. But beware They run Really small, I wear a 44.5 in a cycling shoe, oredered size 10 thinking I need them tight. could not get them on! returned them for size 11. they are very very tight in the toe area , painfully so but a bit loose in the heel so be careful ordering, BC was fantastic handling my return which eased some of the pain. no pun intended. I do have a question for you experinced climbers, do climbing shoes ever fit comfortably? Randy in Wichita

this shoe is great for vertical routes and boulder problems but it will occasionally pop off of holds while climbing steep stuff

These shoes surpass my expectations. The onyx rubber is amazing it sticks to the rock very well. A friend of mind showed me a trick on these shoes. You rub them together on the rubber side and they stick to each other like glue. Over all I’m very pleased with these shoes I recommend them to everyone that is climbing 10+ and up

I got a pair of these and they are doing the job. They fit my wider foot better than the Anasazi letting me enjoy climbing a little bit more with less pain. Would rather see some other material used for the top part seems if they would wear quickly. Thinking about putting some pack seal or something to give them a little more durable.

I have had these shoes for about a year and a half. I bought these shoes when i was about a 5.10 skilled climber and they have carried me to the point now where I'm climbing 5.12's. I took a break from top roping and started bouldering with them and found that they almost make an even better bouldering shoe. The rubber sticks very well and the sole gives my foot amazing support. I have never felt that these shoes have slowed me down, even when climbing advanced bouldering problems. Wonderful Shoe!!!

After reading the reviews before buying these, I went with the same size that I've been going with for my Evolv's. Most street shoes I wear 9.5, in climbing shoes I do size 10. That way they're still the necessary tightness but not anymore painful than what they're supposed to be. And once they're broken in, they remain tight. I always use Evolv's, like I said, but so far am not disappointed by these 5.10's at all.

I am a size 12 in a running shoe by Asics. Have always worn 12. I could not get my foot in a 12.5 with these Gallis. I sent the 12.5 back but didn't want to risk not fitting the 13s too. When I say didn't fit the rubber cut into my ankles and all of my toes made a bulge in the top of the show. I couldn't even stand them for a minute. I am a 12 even on Mad Rock shoes after they've stretched a bit.

These shoes are o.k. I have worn them about 6 or 7 times so far and I have a few complaints. The sizing is off. I wear a 10.5 in most tennis shoes and I ordered a 10 in these. The tens are way too small. All of my toes are completely curled up in order for my feet to fit in. They hurt really bad so I only get 20-30 mins of good climbing in each time. Another thing is that the heel is no good. I am a big fan of heel hooks and just using the back of my foot for climbing in general, and these are no good for that. The heel is too rounded and slippery for any hooks. Finally, they are just simply too wide. I wear a normal width in regular shoes, and these fit like a wide shoe would. Overall, they are an o.k. shoe but not worth the big price tag.