Who is Unparallel Shoes [UP]

For the last 18 years Sang Lee [owner] worked with 5.10, Sang Lee owned the production facility and took care of all R&D and production for 5.10 

Unparallel shoes was started by Sang Lee in 2017. Sang Lee is close friends with the founder of Five Ten, Lee handled development and production of Five Ten rock-climbing and bike shoes up until Adidas closed the Five Ten Redlands outlet in 2017 and ceased partnership with Lee’s Fullerton-based factory. 
After parting ways with Five Ten, Lee started UP and brought along former employees for production in California and for new a UP gym in Redlands where Five Ten headquarters were.

Ride around town in style! The Roost is a stiff, clipless, SPD-compatible city bike shoe that is as cool as it is durable. Featuring a two-material upper (synthetic and suede), this shoe will resist wear-and-tear. As an added bonus, the patented “virtually clean” rubber sole will grip your pedals for ultimate performance while leaving no marks on the office floor. You can leave the spare shoes at home! Available in three stylish color combinations: Black/Grey, Black/Black and Black/Sandstone.

Outsole and Upper
Compound VN  outsole perimeter  / “60-65” Durometer
Compound VN outsole center tread / “50-55” durometer
Stiffness: soft
Fit: low volume
Low cut upper height
Available in cup sole or SPS version

Description
The Roost low cut is a flat pedal shoe designed for all around use.  With a cup sole formulated of dual durometer VN compound non-marking rubber.  The outer perimeter of the outsole is molded with higher durometer rubber for added abrasion resistance.