Designed for free running, but also a very good shoe for everyday wear as it is more comfortable than the Guide Tennie or Camp 4.
Ok, here goes, from the 5.10 website: "The word Parkour means “The Path, or the Way Through.” Freerunning and Parkour place very high demands on footwear. Whether it be running off walls and doing backflips, landing a precision gap jump, or balancing a rail far above the ground, the new Five Ten® prepare for take-off. The multi-talented Chase combines the spring and support demanded by free runners with a classic street-smart upper. The Chase is the shoe of choice for Parkour and Freerunning experts."
All in all a great shoe that looks like it will become another 5.10 classic.