Just in case it helps…Those new VXi things have a flat area on the sole – supposed to grip fine on pedals, but I decided against them coz they’ll be crap when pushing/carrying up steep, wet, natural slopes (which is an issue for me, but might not be for you). I ended up going for Giro Jackets at £65 – nice and light, not quite as grippy as Five Tens but grippy enough (allegedly grippier than Tevas), crap in terms of keeping water out, but should dry quickly once wet. Weird sizing (unhelpfully they jump from 8.5 to 9.25). I’m reasonably happy, but part of me wishes I’d stuck with Impact Lows. Will be interesting to see if my Jacket’s Vibram soles hold out.
