Lurch the stalker Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Hi all, After asking my questions about New flat pedals, I am getting quite interested in the idea of trying out flats on my MTB.I haven't decided for sure if I want to go this route or not, but am doing my homework. I have been looking around at the options and general comments and opinions on MTB specific flat shoes.General consensus from other topics I found here and on other sites seems to be to just take the plunge and buy a 'proper' pair of shoes from the get go and not try save a few Rands and land up having to replace the shoes much sooner. I have been looking at the Five Ten Impact Low Shoe, Five Ten Danny Macaskill Freeride Shoe and the Specialized 2FO; all of which seem to be really good. What reason(s) are there to pick one of those over the others?They all seem fairly similarly priced.My one concern with the Five Ten's is they only go to a UK13, whereas the 2FO's go to a UK14. (I wear a 13 in some shoes and 14 in others - what can I say, I'm not a small guy...) Does anyone know if there is anywhere that I can actually go try on the Five Ten's near Midrand (so either JHB or PTA is OK) before committing to them? I'd hate to part with close to R2000 only to find they're too small for me...I presume that Concept Cyclery would have (or be able to get) the 2FO's for me to try before I buy. Then, of course, is there anything else I should be looking at as another option?
Spoke101 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Doubt you will find anywhere to test 5 Tens as they are now brought in by an online store. Try get hold of one of those foot size measuring thingies you find in the shoe shops. Then measure exactly with your socks of choice. Then phone up dial'd bikes and ask them what size they think you will need. I can't see them having a problem with you returning them if they to small.
Lurch the stalker Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 I can't see them having a problem with you returning them if they to small.I've had very good service from Dial'd Bikes, but, it's more about that feeling of a new toy you can't play with if they have to go back Try get hold of one of those foot size measuring thingies you find in the shoe shops. Then measure exactly with your socks of choice. Then phone up dial'd bikes and ask them what size they think you will need.Thanks, I will do that when I can (sometimes we just need someone else to give us the obvious answers we should have managed to get by ourselves ) What reason(s) are there to pick one of those over the others?Any opinions that you can offer on this part of my question?
Spoke101 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 I happen to work in one of Greg Min's shops so had some experience with the 5 tens and now we are Spez dealers to so have had a look at the 2FO's. I haven't ridden in eather but lost of our staff do. The 5 tens are good shoes but just feel very heavy (I am a xc race snake so maybe my view is skewed). They are also quite wide. The 2FO's are narrower and look and feel more slick/race oriented. Also can't remember which model 5 tens but they are smooth on the bottom but have a super sticky/malleable rubber that grips the pedal spikes where the 2FO rely's on the spikes between the shoe tread.On of the staff has a set of both and not sure of his opinion or preference but he was using the 2FO's today.[emoji1]
Lurch the stalker Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 I happen to work in one of Greg Min's shops so had some experience with the 5 tens and now we are Spez dealers to so have had a look at the 2FO's.I haven't ridden in eather but lost of our staff do. The 5 tens are good shoes but just feel very heavy (I am a xc race snake so maybe my view is skewed). They are also quite wide.The 2FO's are narrower and look and feel more slick/race oriented.Also can't remember which model 5 tens but they are smooth on the bottom but have a super sticky/malleable rubber that grips the pedal spikes where the 2FO rely's on the spikes between the shoe tread.On of the staff has a set of both and not sure of his opinion or preference but he was using the 2FO's today.[emoji1] So, right now, the pro list for the Five Ten's are the soles.And pro's for the 2FO is the narrow/slick race feel (and of course the fact they'll be on a Specialized bike we all know that the S gear will always make me quicker haha) It would be interesting to know what people who have ridden both brands think of them and why they'd pick one shoe over the other when they're sitting next to each other in the cupboard.
silversonic Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Don't know if this applies, but highly rate using grasshoppers. Strong, comfy, versatile and grippy across any pedal system. Excellent for commuting, and can be used as a day shoe. Made locally, 5 different color options, available at most shoe shops. http://www.mensshoecentre.co.za/productImages/001014_photo.jpg
Lurch the stalker Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 http://www.mensshoecentre.co.za/productImages/001014_photo.jpgThe nice thing with that brown on the trails is that you won't notice dust and mud and things too easily...
Spoke101 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 So, right now, the pro list for the Five Ten's are the soles.And pro's for the 2FO is the narrow/slick race feel (and of course the fact they'll be on a Specialized bike we all know that the S gear will always make me quicker haha) It would be interesting to know what people who have ridden both brands think of them and why they'd pick one shoe over the other when they're sitting next to each other in the cupboard.Ok so the reply is that both are great, the 2FO's are just quite a bit lighter. So I'd say 5 ten is more of a DH or freeride shoe where 2FO is more enduro
Lurch the stalker Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 Ok so the reply is that both are great, the 2FO's are just quite a bit lighter. So I'd say 5 ten is more of a DH or freeride shoe where 2FO is more enduroThanks for asking.From that, the 2FO's sound more suited to my riding then.
Spoke101 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks for asking.From that, the 2FO's sound more suited to my riding then.Would say so.
Lurch the stalker Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 Spoke, do you guys have a branch up here in Gauteng?Seems only fair that if you advised me as to which one suits my needs best that you guys should get something out of it if I try them and decide to go that route...
LazyTrailRider Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Lurch, if you decide on 2FOs and don't have a chance to try them on before buying, one thing: Get one size larger than you usually would. We have 4 sets in the family and both the flats and clips have been slightly shorter than expected in our usual sizes so had to upsize. My previous Spez BGs were 43s like all my other shoes, but I run a 44 2FO clip. Seriously good shoes, even though my opinion is slightly biased
marko35s Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Ok so the reply is that both are great, the 2FO's are just quite a bit lighter. So I'd say 5 ten is more of a DH or freeride shoe where 2FO is more enduroMore enduro? More XC surely?
Spoke101 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 More enduro? More XC surely?Not in my book.By Enduro I ment top level enduro racing not just going out having fun with your mates.
marko35s Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Not in my book.By Enduro I ment top level enduro racing not just going out having fun with your mates.Sam Hill?
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