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Ive finally tried the clip in thing only to find i still need experience using Flats. (Wise words Big Fish!.c. pedals thread)
Have any folks here had experience using Five Ten Free ride shoes??
Ive heard there the best shoes for riding in flats
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 04:20 PM
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A few guy at the local club use 5-10's & love them.
I have been a fan of the Vans mountain design shoe with the padded ankle support plus lace savers. They are very hard to find but they are a top shoe.
Next year I will be using the Shinamo SH AM40 BMX shoe. Its basically the same as the SPD version without the SPD.
It comes with a 2nd slim innersol insert if you want them to be rather stiff & also has the same high inner ankle protection.
Have a look at the TBSM website they have them & several of the 5-10's for sale.
Not sure how they compete price wise for the 5-10's but it worth a look.
Pricess include shipping as well on most shoes.
Russ.
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I have been a fan of the Vans mountain design shoe with the padded ankle support plus lace savers. They are very hard to find but they are a top shoe.
Next year I will be using the Shinamo SH AM40 BMX shoe. Its basically the same as the SPD version without the SPD.
It comes with a 2nd slim innersol insert if you want them to be rather stiff & also has the same high inner ankle protection.
Have a look at the TBSM website they have them & several of the 5-10's for sale.
Not sure how they compete price wise for the 5-10's but it worth a look.
Pricess include shipping as well on most shoes.
Russ.
Shimano shoe link
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 05:32 PM
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No shoe on the market can compete with 5-10's when it comes to riding with flat pedals, they grip your pedal like nothing else.
I've tried all sorts over the years like Vans,DX,Nike 6.0's etc...all good shoes but they're not 5-10's.
I've been using them for about 3 years now to ride DH with and race BMX more recently and I have never slipped on the pedals with these on and have the opposite problem where if you place your foot in the wrong position it's hard to move back where it should be, BUT the added grip usually also means I can still be confident that my foot will stay planted and not slip even when 3/4's off the pedal.
I swear by my 5-10's.
I've tried all sorts over the years like Vans,DX,Nike 6.0's etc...all good shoes but they're not 5-10's.
I've been using them for about 3 years now to ride DH with and race BMX more recently and I have never slipped on the pedals with these on and have the opposite problem where if you place your foot in the wrong position it's hard to move back where it should be, BUT the added grip usually also means I can still be confident that my foot will stay planted and not slip even when 3/4's off the pedal.
I swear by my 5-10's.
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 08:29 PM
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Thanks for the advice fellas!
They both look like great shoes and im sure the 5-10's and Shimanos are going to be better than my old school vans.
Now the hard part....i just have to choose
They both look like great shoes and im sure the 5-10's and Shimanos are going to be better than my old school vans.
Now the hard part....i just have to choose
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Posted 19 November 2010 - 10:57 PM
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job done!
got the 5-10's for me and the Shimanos for the Missus
Thats Christmas sorted!
got the 5-10's for me and the Shimanos for the Missus
Thats Christmas sorted!
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Posted 23 November 2010 - 05:58 AM
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Was just pondering the same question....
Where did you get your 5-10's from?
Where did you get your 5-10's from?
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Posted 23 November 2010 - 01:11 PM
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Rocket, on 23 November 2010 - 05:58 AM, said:
Was just pondering the same question....
Where did you get your 5-10's from?
Where did you get your 5-10's from?
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Posted 26 November 2010 - 11:26 PM
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Rocket, on 23 November 2010 - 01:34 PM, said:
Thanks JCjmc!
No probs Rocket!
The 5-10's arrived today from CRC and i raced with them tonight. They were freeking amazing!!!!!
The soles are as grippy as everyone says!!
Top bit of kit as the pommies say!
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Posted 27 November 2010 - 04:22 PM
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Glad I was able to help steer you towards them, I reckon they get grippier too as they wear in.
