Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Jay_B]

Looking at new shoes and cant decide on which ones to go with. Any suggestions and oppinions?

 

 

Five Ten Impact Low

 

http://dialdbikes.co.za/images/detailed/0/28_402601_1259999874.jpg

 

 

or Five Ten Freeride VXI

 

http://dialdbikes.co.za/images/detailed/1/13888_5042-freeridervxi-greycharcol-01-web-1361558538.jpg

[patches]

Looking at new shoes and cant decide on which ones to go with. Any suggestions and oppinions?

 

 

Five Ten Impact Low

 

http://dialdbikes.co.za/images/detailed/0/28_402601_1259999874.jpg

 

 

or Five Ten Freeride VXI

 

http://dialdbikes.co.za/images/detailed/1/13888_5042-freeridervxi-greycharcol-01-web-1361558538.jpg

 

I have variants of both and you can't go wrong with either. Especially if you've never had 5.10s before.

 

For general purpose, I'd suggest the VXi's.

 

Good grip (different from traditional 5.10s though), but light comfy shoe.

 

Edited January 23, 2014 by patches

[NicoBoshoff]

I've been on the IMpacts since August 2013 and I am very happy. Bit bulky, but so am I...

[Iwan Kemp]

I have variants of both and you can't go wrong with either. Especially if you've never had 5.10s before.

 

For general purpose, I'd suggest the VXi's.

 

Good grip (different from traditional 5.10s though), but light comfy shoe.

Yip

 

I've been on the IMpacts since August 2013 and I am very happy. Bit bulky, but so am I...

Have had mine since 2009 and they are still going strong. Soooooper impressed with that alone!

[Guest Omega Man]

Yip

 

 

Have had mine since 2009 and they are still going strong. Soooooper impressed with that alone!

Same. 3 Alps trips. many build days and even some riding and they are still fine. Which is a good thing cos replacements are somewhat pricey.

[NicoBoshoff]

My pair had some glue problems in front but that was my fault for cleaning them and leaving them in the Paarl sun to dry. Nothing Bostek shoe glue couldn't sort.

[Jay_B]

Awesome, the Impacts it is then. I have to wear an ankle brace too and they look bulky enough for me to get my foot in with that on.

 

Thanks for all the feedback

[Iwan Kemp]

Wore mine with a 661 ankle brace without any issues or discomfort.

[Flowta]

http://reviews.mtbr.com/all-mountain-helmet-shootout

[TAAHIRWP]

http://reviews.mtbr....helmet-shootout

 

Nice!!

[DR ◣◢]

Sadly the missed the URGE All-M in that roundup.

 

Well ventilated, light and fits really well.

[Jay_B]

Wore mine with a 661 ankle brace without any issues or discomfort.

 

What is the sizing like compared to running shoes?

[Brian Fantana]

 

What is the sizing like compared to running shoes?

 

My Nike Pegasus running shoe size and my FiveTen Freerider VXi size is exactly the same.

[Iwan Kemp]

My Nike Pegasus running shoe size and my FiveTen Freerider VXi size is exactly the same.

 

Same with my Adidas.

[Jay_B]

Looking around on buycycle and came across the Shimano AM45 and MP66 at good prices, however cant find much that compares them to the Five-Tens, so any experiences with the two and any comments or suggestions?

[Guest Omega Man]

Looking around on buycycle and came across the Shimano AM45 and MP66 at good prices, however cant find much that compares them to the Five-Tens, so any experiences with the two and any comments or suggestions?

 

I've got MP66 shoes. They are light and cheap and do everything I expect of them. They don't have steath rubber or anything but if you want a cheap SPD shoe that you can walk in when the going gets too steep they are fine.