im looking for some biking shoes as it tears up my skate shoes pretty quickly. I've been looking at 5.10's but they as well as most bike specific shoes seem like they are very stiff and bulky. id like something stiffer than a normal tennis/skate shoe, but not like big planks with no flex or feel. Im a very "feely" rider with everything i do, i dont like feeling disconnected. so any reccomendations for something kinda in between a skate shoe and a full on stiff DH shoe?
good lighter/softer flat pedal shoes?
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I am trying out the 5.10 Freerider (my 1st MTB platform shoe)
I chose them over the Impacts due to reports of a more forgiving sole.
So far, I am pleased with the amount of flex they afford. A bit tiring after 30 miles or so,
but overall, a sticky shoe that doesn't feel like a 2x4 strapped to your foot.
I chose them over the Impacts due to reports of a more forgiving sole.
So far, I am pleased with the amount of flex they afford. A bit tiring after 30 miles or so,
but overall, a sticky shoe that doesn't feel like a 2x4 strapped to your foot.
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I just went through this myself, and I ended up deciding on the Teva Links. They are supposed to be lighter than the Impacts, not quite as stiff, offer slightly less traction (possibly a good thing?) and were about $35 cheaper. My buddy has the Impacts and he likes them a lot. His only complaints are the bulk (he is an 11.5 after all), and too much grip in that he has to lift the foot from the pedal to readjust....which could be a good thing too. I'm sure they are pretty close, but I just went with the Tevas. I guess I'll see how they do when they arrive!
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I agree
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How are the 5.10's for distant riding? Currently wearing my trail running sites which stick to my platforms like crazy but they don't breath much.
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