Nofearnofun Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 How often do you ride? once or twice a week.
patches Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I got my first pair of 5.10's late last year, The Freeride VXi's. Had another good look at the souls last night and it seems as if one of my pedal pins are going to wear right through the soul any day now! Feels like 3-5mm of soul left in that particular spot Must be your riding style I've had mine for longer than that, I ride 4+ times a week, and mine are holding out well. Is it the edge pins or centre pins wearing through?
Nofearnofun Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Must be your riding style I've had mine for longer than that, I ride 4+ times a week, and mine are holding out well. Is it the edge pins or centre pins wearing through? All the pins seem to have had a little nibble at the shoe but the one pin (rear inside pin) it digging a hole straight through the sole!
patches Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 All the pins seem to have had a little nibble at the shoe but the one pin (rear inside pin) it digging a hole straight through the sole! My Red Barons (both pairs) wore through on the outside from these guys... But that was after a year of use on each pair.. I think the VXi's are less likely to repeat this as they do not have the circular grip pattern over these pins. The pins (after time) started tearing at the circles to wear a hole through. But I guess the position of the wear is also just an indication of where one puts weight on their feet.
cadenceblur Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 might be warranted to shorten the pins?I also have the Saints, but mine are currently "fullly extended" with the washers removed.
patches Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 The excessive wear could also be a resul of the smaller (and more needle like) pin diameter. Great for grip, and to rip.
enjoi Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I have an unused pair of the 5.10 Greg Minnaar size 8 (UK) I think. Will confirm size (either 7 or 8) tonight. Selling for R400Sent you a PM RossW
Brian Fantana Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 might be warranted to shorten the pins?I also have the Saints, but mine are currently "fullly extended" with the washers removed. I ride the saints with extended pins. They are not that grippy with shortened pins, and I wouldn't recommend rough riding with the shortened pins.
Nofearnofun Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 might be warranted to shorten the pins?I also have the Saints, but mine are currently "fullly extended" with the washers removed. Agree with Brian Fantana, tried using the pedals with the washers in and it was BAD!
Nofearnofun Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 My Red Barons (both pairs) wore through on the outside from these guys... But that was after a year of use on each pair.. I think the VXi's are less likely to repeat this as they do not have the circular grip pattern over these pins. The pins (after time) started tearing at the circles to wear a hole through. But I guess the position of the wear is also just an indication of where one puts weight on their feet. It is on the "smooth" part of the sole where the pin it digging away at the rubber. I will post a picture this evening.
NicoBoshoff Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I've been on Impact Low's for 7 months and I can vouch for the quality and comfort of the shoes. I am however moving back to clipless because lately I've been experiencing serious issues with a) my feet getting blown off on very rough terrain and b) I lose some speed on fast trails because I am often slacking off to readjust my feet and with 5.10's that's sometimes easier said than done. Not knocking the shoes or flat pedals. I love them and I will still keep them for those sessions at G-spot or Cederberg boulderfests where putting a foot out instantly is recommended by 9/10 GP's.
ThePubSA Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 +/- 3 months of use.Dam thats "pitting" badly for 3 month old shoes designed for the job !! You leave them out in the sun at all or any xtra elements that could of added to the deterioration... maybe you got lead legs
RockCoach Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Dam thats "pitting" badly for 3 month old shoes designed for the job !! You leave them out in the sun at all or any xtra elements that could of added to the deterioration... maybe you got lead legs Apparently he's just hard everywhere
patches Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I think the VXi's are less likely to repeat this as they do not have the circular grip pattern over these pins. The pins (after time) started tearing at the circles to wear a hole through.It is on the "smooth" part of the sole where the pin it digging away at the rubber. I will post a picture this evening. I know. What I was saying is that if it was on a model like the freeriders it would possibly be worse as there is less material, and the pins could possibly catch and rip the circular patterned tread. But again... ultimately... it must be something about the pedals/pins, your stance, or your foot movement while riding, because mine are fine
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