Spent a lot of time on my backside Sunday, Iv got a pair of DC trainers with little grip. I need some new trainers, I like the look of the five ten as these are the type of trainers I normally wear, skateboard ish. But I think the five 10 is a little above my budget for mtb trainers, what alternatives are there at a good price?

I have five tens but also use Salomon trail shoes but to be fair are around the same price, but cheaper brands/sales are available.

Checkout the sombrio shoes/high tops at Chain Reaction.
Awesome grip and don’t look too bad, fairly cheap too.

Had a look at the Sombrio, not too keen – do 661 do a trainer whihc isnt spd?

Yes they do
Check Rollersnakes, tehy have a few shoes to look at. Skate and BMX styles are where its at innit.
http://www.rollersnakes.co.uk/category/mens-shoes.html#

What pedals are you using? That could make a difference too.

Nike 6.0 are not as grippy as five 10’s, but more grip that skate shoes,
look good, last pretty well and can be found cheap.

i been using nike 6.0 for a couple of years now. cheap from my local galleria nike shop too 😀

Vans Gravel for me, but might above your budget