I’ve got a pair of 5 10s, a pair of AM40s, and an old pair of Vans. The 5 10s have the most grip for sure, but all 3 have more than enough, they all do the job
The 5 10s were the most expensive and the worst made- I think winter killed them, the cardboard insole disolved, the inner linings wore out and the sticky outer sole has come loose from the main sole. They were fine while they lasted though poor in wet weather, someone on here calls them the world’s grippiest sponges. Not good value, I’d buy another pair if there wasn’t better out there, but there is.
The AM40s are better in every way bar grip. Better in the wet, better made, choice of stiffener inserts, and more durable. I’ve used mine as much as I’ve used my 5 10s and they’re still going strong, the sole is quite torn up but they’re working fine. Being able to remove the insoles and footbed to dry them out is a real bonus.
Both the 5 10s and AM40s are ugly as sin but the AM40 is less bulky
The Vans are fine, not as good at anything as the others but still good enough. Mine are very flexy, you can feel the pedal through the soles which is good and bad- but stiffer models are available. The problem with Vans and other skate shoes is you don’t know exactly what you’re getting, I’ve got another pair of Vans which are rubbish on the bike.