hayleyearth Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 How long is a long time to dry? If you look at the pic I posted the blue 5.10's are mine. They are of that suede like material and not like the black ones. The black one's dried fast fast and are easy to wipe off too. So just dont buy the suede like material ones.
Spoke101 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 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...Sorry only saw this post now. Unfortunately not.
Spoke101 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I don't understand your last statement. Is it because saving 200g on shoes will help you get up the hill easier in enduro? And that one doesnt need that much grip when riding enduro? (summary of your previous posts) I dont see the difference shoes will make when comparing DH or freeride to enduro. When I switched to flats (April it is 2 years ago ...time flies) I started riding with a pair of Teva's and about 6 months ago got a pair of 5.10's too. Grip wise I can not tell the difference. Shoe fit wise the 5.10's has stretched a lot over my foot and the Teva's has kept their 'fit'. The Teva's are a bit shorter than the 5.10's and it buggs my toes sometimes. The type of 5.10's I have also takes long to dry. These are the only 2 pairs of shoes I ride in (MTB). For the amount of riding I have done with them on the different terrains I must say I am surprised with how well they have lasted (done many miles of 'hike-a-bike' too). As for sizing - I measured the length of my foot in mm and got the size from the 5.10 sizing chart. It worked perfectly. Side note:My mom thinks so much about flats that I came home the one day to find out 5.10's and Teva's on the kitchen table 2015-01-02 19.39.07.jpgPlease read my last comment, not sure if you referring to the one you quoted or the last one I posted when I presume you were typing your post. I can't remember saying that grip isn't important or that you don't need that much grip when riding. (If I did please point it out to me and I will apologise) As for saving weight, as mentioned in a previous post I come frome a XC and Road racing background at elite level where every gram is counted. I am no longer an absolute weight weenie but I still consider if as a factor. I know XC riders who only run 3 Titanium rotor bolts and no headset cap just to save 5g. Now if they could drop 200g on a set of shoes that would be huge. Everyone is entitled to there own opinion and for you or the next guy you might not see the difference 200g will make. For me at 60kg I see it as haveing to haul that extra weight a few thousand meters vertically and it will have an effect how ever small it may be.Playing devils advocate here and taking things to extremes but if you can save 100g in ten places with all your equipment and bike then suddenly it's 1kg the difference starts to be noticeable. Everyone has different requirements when buying something (in this case shoes) I would always suggest trying shoes on because your foot might fit better in one type vs another and in my mind it is pointless even looking at the other factors unless you know the shoe is comfortable and fits your foot.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 The 2FO's are narrower and look and feel more slick/race oriented. Is that 2FO compared to the Impact Low? The new VXi Impact is a lot more compact and sleek. Lot lighter too.
Spoke101 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Is that 2FO compared to the Impact Low? The new VXi Impact is a lot more compact and sleek. Lot lighter too. Yes I have been told, and was referring to the older shoes.
marko35s Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Please read my last comment, not sure if you referring to the one you quoted or the last one I posted when I presume you were typing your post. I can't remember saying that grip isn't important or that you don't need that much grip when riding. (If I did please point it out to me and I will apologise) As for saving weight, as mentioned in a previous post I come frome a XC and Road racing background at elite level where every gram is counted. I am no longer an absolute weight weenie but I still consider if as a factor. I know XC riders who only run 3 Titanium rotor bolts and no headset cap just to save 5g. Now if they could drop 200g on a set of shoes that would be huge. Everyone is entitled to there own opinion and for you or the next guy you might not see the difference 200g will make.For me at 60kg I see it as haveing to haul that extra weight a few thousand meters vertically and it will have an effect how ever small it may be.Playing devils advocate here and taking things to extremes but if you can save 100g in ten places with all your equipment and bike then suddenly it's 1kg the difference starts to be noticeable. Everyone has different requirements when buying something (in this case shoes) I would always suggest trying shoes on because your foot might fit better in one type vs another and in my mind it is pointless even looking at the other factors unless you know the shoe is comfortable and fits your foot.As per the post by Capricorn the 5-10 shoes are the lighter of the two.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Is that 2FO compared to the Impact Low? The new VXi Impact is a lot more compact and sleek. Lot lighter too.Both still have questionable styling. The new ones are MUCH lighter than the old ones but on balance i kinda wish i'd gone for the old ones. There was a 40 Euro price diff in Morz when i bought them and i have a sneaky suspicion the old ones last much longer.
Spoke101 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 As per the post by Capricorn the 5-10 shoes are the lighter of the two. I agree, the new ones are!!!!I was never punting either shoe, just passing on a comment from someone who has the old 5-tens and 2FO's and they said the 2FO's were lighter.
Capricorn Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 spoke101: why do you insist referencing enduro specific stuff? What does that even mean? Are you taking the piss or have you swallowed the kool-aid?
Lurch the stalker Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Is that 2FO compared to the Impact Low? The new VXi Impact is a lot more compact and sleek. Lot lighter too.The question is, can you actually get VXi Impacts locally or are they going to have to be bought online from CRC or some equivalent? Dial'd Bikes for example only have Freerider VXi's listed on their site.
Wyatt Earp Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Lurch. One a more serious note dude.Don't get the flat shoes, they are honestly not intended for your type riding .If you need to ride with flat ties for now, just wear the tekkies you have and go back to the cleats when your confidence levels are up .
Spoke101 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 spoke101: why do you insist referencing enduro specific stuff? What does that even mean? Are you taking the piss or have you swallowed the kool-aid? ok, I am starting to lose my mind. It was to give a type of riding a name.Where one rides to the top of a track at there own pace, maybe has a breather at the top, and then rides down the trail which generally will have the starting point at a higher altitude than the finish. Sort of downhill but tamer and where the rider rides up the hill.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 The question is, can you actually get VXi Impacts locally or are they going to have to be bought online from CRC or some equivalent? Dial'd Bikes for example only have Freerider VXi's listed on their site.You could probably get Dialed to order them but I've not seen the VXi Impacts on anyone else's feet apart from my own and I got them in France. Expect them to be very expensive The Freeriders have a smooth bit with no knobs so you can easily move your feet around the pedals. I think that's the theory. On balance I'd say get the old Impact Lows. Yes they are heavy but the grip is phenomenal. They are almost too grippy when you first get on them. They will also outlast most other bits of cycling gear you buy making the initial cost a bit of a bargain. Just in case you don't know the reason for the grip is because 5.10 use the same rubber found on their climbing shoes on the soles of their riding shoes.
marko35s Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 ok, I am starting to loose my mind. It was to give a type of riding a name.Where one rides to the top of a track at there own pace, maybe has a breather at the top, and then rides down the trail which generally will have the starting point at a higher altitude than the finish. Sort of downhill but tamer and where the rider rides up the hill.Lose your mind? The Hub does tend to have that effect.
Lurch the stalker Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Lurch. One a more serious note dude.Don't get the flat shoes, they are honestly not intended for your type riding .If you need to ride with flat ties for now, just wear the tekkies you have and go back to the cleats when your confidence levels are up .You raise a good point about it.Like I said in the original post, I am just looking at options and opinions for now - see what having too much free time on my hands does to me...
Wyatt Earp Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 You raise a good point about it.Like I said in the original post, I am just looking at options and opinions for now - see what having too much free time on my hands does to me... Yip, options are good.I see the editing fairies have been at me, seems like the report buttons are going wonky again .
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