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1. Northwind - Member

   "mikey74 - Member

   I think that is only true to a point! There is a reason why the likes of Sam Hill use ultra sticky Five-Tens."

   Five Tens are very effective sponsors. But you can see professional riders in AM40s as well. (maybe I'm just cynical but there's a very close-up shot of Danny Macaskill's feet in his 5 10 Freeriders in the last vid, but more often than not when riding he's in AM40s )

   I think the main point is, don't think you need specialist shoes for flat pedals, but don't rule it out either as they can be very good.

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. mikey74 - Member

   They're also made from cardboard, maybe thats why Hill famously doesn't trian in the wet?
   

   Not true: I've used mine in all conditions to great effect, and never had cold, or particularly wet feet.

   Ok, using Sam Hill as an example was a bad move on my part, but my point was that you shouldn't discount Five-Tens, just because people tell you you don't need them, they do bring their own advantages.

   Yes, you can use skate shoes, or other types of shoes, to great effect, but my personal experience is that Five Tens are the best for riding flat pedals, IMO.

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. Northwind - Member

   Nah, they really are partly made of cardboard- which is one of the various things that prematurely killed mine, the insole dissolved after one winter. I've heard the latest ones might have fixed that issue though but from an £80 shoe it's a bit of a joke.

   IMO if you want a purpose-built riding shoe Shimano have 5 10 beat, they're cheaper, better made, more weatherproof (still not ideal) 9/10ths as sticky, and have thinner less clumpy soles and adjustable stiffness to boot.

   The new ones are hideous though

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. coogan - Member

   I'll disagree with you there Northwind. Liked my Shimano whatever they were called, but my 5-10's have been better. Cost £60 and had them since 2008. Pretty beat up now (still use them) but they've been awesome for the money and the amount of riding I've done with them.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. neninja - Member

   The AM40 replacements are minging. I've just bought another pair of AM40's to keep in the box until needed.

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. Van Halen - Member

   i`m definately more of a wimp in corners when riding clips.

   but then i`m new to the game having only been using them off road for select xc rides and commute for about 6 months. been riding flats for 10yrs

   need to go play on some fun stuff to see how i fare. i like hte crank bros pedals as they have some float and i move my feet about alot. i tend to destroy shoes pretty quickly on flats. i think runnign clips is helping me with feet position on the flats too.

   that said the commute is alot more boring on clips as i like to incorporate a bit of fun street on the way in. not something i`d attempt with clips!

   Posted 1 year ago #

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