5.10 Shoes - comprehensive review

[NicoBoshoff]

 

 

Total cost? R1700?

 

If DHL didn't add a R150 handling fee price would have been close to local shops. Still don't quite get where that charge cane from, but I'll raise it when I get the shoes first.

[patches]

If DHL didn't add a R150 handling fee price would have been close to local shops. Still don't quite get where that charge cane from, but I'll raise it when I get the shoes first.

 

it's a standard DHL charge. If you ship via Parcelforce then EMS will charge you a handling fee too, It's just way less (R30 per box)

 

The box lifters at DHL must have a good union, with medical for all those times they lift wth their backs and not with their knees.

[Brian Fantana]

Locally available (besides Diald bikes - no stock)?

 

You can order online here:

 

https://www.mountainmailorder.co.za/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=283

[Grebel]

Your thoughts on the Impact low?

 

Wayne, They are a heavy duty shoe aimed mainly at the DH AM guys. Strong but heavy. Specifically for flat pedals. Getting mine next week just just in time for the WC. Will let you know how they go.

[Guest Omega Man]

Your thoughts on the Impact low?

Mine are going on 4 years old now. They've done 3 Alps trips and multiple trips through the washing machine and are still going strong. I even use them on build days. They are starting to get a little tatty now and might need replacing at some point.

 

The grip when new is phenomenal. Almost too grippy. They aren't great looking but they are the standard bearer for flat mtb shoes.

 

I got them through mountain mail order.

[RockCoach]

Paid R1052 for my Impacts (CRC special). But I only get to see them sometime in September.

[Grebel]

Paid R1052 for my Impacts (CRC special). But I only get to see them sometime in September.

 

I get mine next week.....

[GonzoTho]

Got a pair at city rock this morning after reading this review. Paid 1625.00. The shoes are really comfortable. Going riding in very wet Jonkershoek this afternoon. Should be fun...

[GonzoTho]

They seemed to have quite good stock levels, even in larger sizes...

[DR ◣◢]

Got a pair at city rock this morning after reading this review. Paid 1625.00. The shoes are really comfortable. Going riding in very wet Jonkershoek this afternoon. Should be fun...

 

I knew my review would swing people! Congrats on the most excellent purchase!

[NicoBoshoff]

Paid R1052 for my Impacts (CRC special). But I only get to see them sometime in September.

 

That's excluding customs and VAT @ 49% hey?

[RockCoach]

That's excluding customs and VAT @ 49% hey?

 

Yebo. Have to remember that our cycling budget needs to cover three riders in the family. So have to save as much as possible in order to get all we require.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

They seemed to have quite good stock levels, even in larger sizes...

 

No 12's though in the Freeriders though

[GonzoTho]

No 12's though in the Freeriders though

 

Nope. Just had a 6 and 10.5 in the Freeriders. The salesman said they are waiting for the next shipment.

[GonzoTho]

He had 12's in the impact and hellcat ranges. I usually wear 11/12 depending on the brand but these 11's fit perfectly. Hellcat also looked like a nice shoe. But the soles are extremely stiff so I don't think they'll be great for hike-a-bike.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

He had 12's in the impact and hellcat ranges. I usually wear 11/12 depending on the brand but these 11's fit perfectly. Hellcat also looked like a nice shoe. But the soles are extremely stiff so I don't think they'll be great for hike-a-bike.

 

Hellcats are an SPD shoe anyway, so their sole isn't as grippy as the Impacts / freeriders.

 

And I tried a 12 in the Impacts. They fitted, but I just couldn't get past the fact that they looked like rosie o donnell on a 2 month food binge...