Five Ten Sleuth DLX Mountain Bike Shoes Men's

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But Ride Concepts include it not only in their “Downhill / Gravity” section, but also their “Enduro / All-Mountain” and “Trail / Cross Country” sections.

Although there are other sticky rubber options out there, Five Ten's rubber options are still the standard by which all others are measured.As Ben described, the perimeter of the upper has a rubbery coating that’s nearly waterproof, but the top of the tongue and toe box is a more standard synthetic woven fabric. She has been writing about Mountain Bike Riding and Racing, and all its weird and wonderful technology for 4 years. I also found that the mesh upper wasn’t as supportive or secure as traditional skate-style shoes, with the Trailcross LT flexing during changes of direction on the bike. Also, the occasional toe impact was much more noticeable in the Trailcross LT than in other flat-pedal shoes I’ve worn, to the point where I made a mental note to be more careful in the Trailcross LT.

which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 311908) for consumer credit and general insurance and a member of the Finance and Leasing Association.What I discovered is that the Vans’ soles were soft and extra grippy, which made them good in many situations but less adaptable to rapidly changing trail conditions. The Freerider Contact is clearly built in the more traditional aesthetic of a skate-style flats shoe. I found that I could transfer power to the pedals with almost the same amount of efficiency that I could in the Five Ten Freerider Contact.

While most mountain bike flat shoes have a more aggressive and beefy appearance, Five Ten says the Sleuth is the "lowest profile in our product line" and just a quick glance reveals this mission is accomplished. The Freerider Contact / Vault combination of shoe and pedal has been my go-to for a while now (and easily my favorite that I’ve ever tried), and I’m relatively loath to test anything that takes me away from that combo. DZR’s shoes are primarily targeted at bike commuters, and most of their shoes are casual-looking clipless options. Maybe it’s just the fit, or maybe it’s the shoe’s overall construction, but the Powerline is extremely comfortable on my feet.And yeah, it is interesting how Stealth rubber has seemed to hold onto the title for most grip for so long, but we’re looking forward to comparing more options in the future to really test that. The main point is that the Powerline does not feel as heavy, clunky, or bulky as I would think, given its increased coverage. Alternatively, check the Fizik Terra Atlas, providing a more generously fitting shoe making it suitable for wider feet. In terms of fit, the regular Sleuth feels very similar to the Sleuth DLX when it comes to width (slightly on the narrower side), but the regular Sleuth I have is much more “normal” in terms of length — it’s as long as I’d expect it to be.

I haven’t used the Impact Pro, but the Ride Concepts Powerline fits quite similarly compared to most of the other Five Ten bike shoes I’ve tried on (at least on my feet, which are also pretty wide in the midfoot area, though I can comfortably ski in most ski boots with a 100mm last).After roughly 50-60 days of riding, the upper of the Powerline looks almost new, apart from some superficial scuff marks. Especially for a mid-height shoe with solid protection and decent weather resistance, I think the Powerline breathes quite well. I spent the last few dry(er) months in Scotland testing the Five Ten Sleuth DLX Canvas shoes for trail and enduro riding. As you'd likely expect, the Sleuth provides a so-so level of rigidity and transfer of power to the pedals with its less technical nature. As I touch on below in my review of the Sleuth DLX, I’ve actually ended up preferring the Powerline for most of my rides because it does not grip quite as much, but still grips as much as I personally want.