Built for speed and grip,The new Sam Hill V2Signature shoes stickTo pedals like burrs. Sam gave up clipless pedalsfor downhill races—and his choice of FiveTen has helped deliver himTothe podium moreTimesThat you can count. Cut low for flexibility,TheSam Hill’s sport super-sticky Stealth™ S1 soles and a protective PUmidsoleThat provides excellentTorsional stability.The Sam Hills havemoderately flexible midsoles for on-the-edge control. Note - Does not have mounting points for clipless
Submitted by
mark
a Weekend Warrior
from australia
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2011
Strengths: super sticky and very comfortable
Weaknesses: local availability to try different sizing
Bottom Line:
i have been riding my bike since jan 2011 with keen sandles (if im not in my work boots, i have keens on). the keens have been excellent, but i decided to get proper shoes. decided on these and i am so glad that i did. there so sticky that you have to actually lift your foot off before you can move it. it really allows you to move the bike around without movement that you would otherwise get. i dont know how i was riding without them.
Bike Setup: 06 norco aline, 09 boxxer team forks, 09 fox dhx 5.0 shock, easton havoc dh rims with maxis minions
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ZIT30/34
a Cross Country Rider
from Cedaredge, Colorado, US
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2011
Strengths: Very well designed and very well built. Sticks very well to Drillium pedals, great for carrying the bike and gear over rock fall. Crampons actually work well with this shoe when hiking your bike up and over a snow covered ridge in friggin July.
Weaknesses: Takes a while to dry these shoes out, but they still stick when wet
Bottom Line:
I have spent up to 15 days wearing only these shoes, carrying the bike and gear over miles of snow and rock fall with little if any slip and they still stick to the Drillium pedals. Unlike hiking shoes and trail running shoes, I have never had a blister with these five ten shoes.
Favorite Trail: Any horse, goat, sheep, jeep, cow, elk, back country trail
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Hiking shoes, trail running shoes, they all sucked compared to the 5.10 Sam Hills
Bike Setup: Custom frame and build. Designed as 1x9 69er for back country unsupported multi day rides
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socal_jack
a Cross Country Rider
from Encinitas, CA
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2011
Strengths: Very solid construction and fit, been a long time since I've been able to buy a bike shoe even close to my real size. Stealth rubber is holding up amazingly well. Use for both SS and XC/AM MTB riding on flats. Solid hookup.
Weaknesses: none so far outside of the off-spatz shoe look.
Bottom Line:
Great biking shoe for platforms pedals that wear great and provide solid hookup going down or standing and grinding on the SS.
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Critter417
a Cross Country Rider
from Naples, FL, US
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2010
Strengths: Like everyone says, they grip like glue! Great workmanship, great customer service. I enjoy biking a lot, but I hate having a foot fly off the pedal and ripping skin open. While wearing these shoes I've never even come close to losing my footing. I thought my Vans were good... I don't even wear those any more. Thouroughly impressed and I like some of their new products coming out which do not appear to be as bulky.
Weaknesses: Do not make 1/2 sizes beyond 12, which is just what I needed. Exchanged the 12's for a 13 and they're fine but I really have to cinch them up tight. At this size, they look like ski boots on my feet..
Bottom Line:
Great shoe for what they are designed for. I'm trying to wear out this pair so that I can try another! Would never entertain clip-ins now.. By far the best biking related purchase I've made this year.
Submitted by
auratone25
a Weekend Warrior
from Flagler Fl
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2010
Strengths: The difference between my vans and the 5/10 are a night and day difference. I would of never guessed that the sticky compound would be that much better. Where you put your foot is where your foot stays until you lift your foot to reposition. I feel like I get more of a push and pull effect
Weaknesses: not sure. They are a little boxy.
Bottom Line:
If you ride flats and use a normal shoe to ride in. Make the change. This is the smartest investment I've made for my riding. This is my first pair and I love it.
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OMNICELLL
a Weekend Warrior
from Walla Walla ,Wa,USA
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2010
Strengths: look great.. Strong tuff... grip like a monkey to a gum tree.. They breath well in 85 degrees. I may not need sandals this summer...
Weaknesses: Kind of boxy feeling, Im used to them now.. A bit heavy I think.... Just takes time to get used to them.... Rubber compound sticks so well to flats, you have to lift your foot from the peddle to change foot direction...
Bottom Line:
A battle tuff shoe.. What a surprise...!!! strong, built like a tank, worth every penny... and it breaths in warm weather..
Grips in every direction... Nothing like it on the market... I checked around.. Every review for flat peddle shoes had one name.. 5 10.. Their OK for walking... I had to get used to them... Their not like a Nike or basket ball shoe...
Very strong ridged flat base... perfect for Urban Free riding... ....!!! Im already looking at collecting other 5 10's...
THey are worth the money.. You will see when their sitting in front of you... or gliding your bike over an obstacle..
Strengths: Rubber sole is supper grippy. Seem well made, thick padding around hell cup and toungue. I have the ones with the wc stripse and they have some snake skin pattern around the laces which is cool. I usually wear clip ins but for rough courses flats pedals are the way to go and these shoes stick to flat pedals like crazy. Sole stiffness is decent, if it were any stiffer they wouldn't walk, hike, very well.
Weaknesses: A lot of room in the toe box. Go half size above what you'd normally wear they run small.
Bottom Line:
Great shoe, even better if you can score a cheap deal online!
Similar Products Used: Vans, Chuck Taylors, Oakly bmx shoes
Bike Setup: Specialized Demo 8 dh bike
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Submitted by
bp47
a Downhiller
from Santa Monica, CA USA
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2009
Strengths: Superb grip! Stiff through the entire sole, including the arch area, which translates to better pedal power. Beefy and indestructible, they will last a long time.
Weaknesses: Heavy
Bottom Line:
If you're a downhiller or freerider and ride flats, I would definitely recommend these. The grip is exceptional, they use the "Stealth' rubber that is found on their rock climbing shoes. Burly enough to last a long, long time.
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