Just took delivery of some Trailcross pros, clip in style. Unfortunately too narrow for my barge like feet.
I'm not convinced going up half a size is going to be the best option, and the only other ones that are 10.5 clip-in are the Kestrels.
Anyone able to share if those are wider(er) or not? They seem to be a different design and rubber.
Loads of these in stock in Aberdeen branch. Tried on several different models and found they all fitted slightly differently. Size 10.5 Sam Hills are tiny, freeriders fit well with nice wide toe, and pros/sleuths quite narrow.
Be ware not all priced the same as online but managed to get some Freerider EPS for the online price.
yeah local evans at xscape in MK had a few at random prices, but online are cheaper.
As for fit, I find freerider pros definitely narrower that regular freeriders
Bought myself a pair sleuth DLX and my boy a pair of Freeride EPS. Mine arrived yesterday and my boy's are due today.
I like the Slueths, I agree that they're quite narrow. I'm just wearing them as a regular trainers.
Mine obviously came via a store, as the box had a "£160 reduced to £80" sticker on it.
So instore £80, online £48.
They might price match the website if you ask nicely?
Same with the price discount on the box.
They feel a little tight at size 11. But as my last 2 pairs were size 11, both still in use, the oldest being 10+ years, I'm sure they will break in.
Oh and delivered today after ordering yesterday.
Just a note. JE James price match any real stores that have stock 🤔
I've walked out of there feeling like I've robbed them before and on a couple of occasions just not bothered checking elsewhere online as I didn't want to take the piss
Update on my order. I'm returning my son's Freeride EPS that arrived today, he doesn't like the fit so am getting him the next size up of Ride Concept shoes he already has. Shame as the Freeride shoes looked great.
The eps are a straight forward fit and some of the most comfortable.
Even with the extra insulation i order my usual size
Does he just not like them or does he have wide feet or something
I'm lucky that I only order online footwear and helmets if I know the size ie five ten lazer for helmets that way I don't have to send anything back unnecessarily
Just this thread and the crc wiggle one alone has my head spinning, is this going on at such a large scale across the country with customers ordering and returning on such mass .
I'm no greta thunberg but it really doesn't sit well with me
This isn't a personal attack BTW it was a genuine intriguing question
is this going on at such a large scale across the country with customers ordering and returning on such mass .
As opposed to driving into a city centre and trying stuff on? There are impacts to everything.
Just for reference, my son has had the standard Freerides before but grew out of them. He liked them. But when I looked at replacing them the Ride Concepts were a lot cheaper so tried them. He prefers the Ride Concepts, plus they're even cheaper than the Evan's discounted Five Tens.
I'm not looking forward to when he's wearing adult sized shoes as he'll cost me a fortune. I'm already replacing his shoes at least 3 times a year, which wouldn't be so bad if they were worn out but they're generally in good nick just don't fit him.
Every time he outgrows his shoes I have to replace his:
- Flat mtb shoes (also worn as general trainers)
- SPD shoes for his cx & road riding
- Football boots
- School shoes
Who knew that kids are expensive 😭
Although there are many variables, the general consensus is that online shopping has a lower carbon footprint than in-store shopping.
https://www.choosefinch.com/blog/shop-for-impact-drop
You could take it to an extreme and make your own clothes, but who's doing this?
I try to wear my shoes out before buying new ones but when it comes to kids, this can't always be the case due to them growing. I do have something like half a dozen pairs of cycling shoes that are still in use but some are 8 years old.
Sports direct have the same prices for five tens when I checked this morning if anyone wanted to buy there instead, guessing same company?
Yep, same shop, thats why. Anything on Evans website will be on Sportsdirect (not the other way round though 😊)
Ordered pair for my son for Christmas, got the Evri on-its-way email already. Excellent.
Just this thread and the crc wiggle one alone has my head spinning, is this going on at such a large scale across the country with customers ordering and returning on such mass .
I doubt it's as straightforward as some headlines make it out to be. Most deliveries will be on existing routes so the incremental carbon footprint is minimal. Maybe there's a few extra HGVs on arterial routes, and a few extra vans (or bigger vans) as routes get shorter but more dense. So there's probably an impact, but it's not as high as saying; x% of orders get returned, therefore the carbon footprint of returns = x% * total carbon footprint of the whole postal industry. And it's obviously going to be a LOT lower than going to a shop by car and trying a pair on.
That and Evans is the opposite end of the returns scale from Wiggles generosity. You have to pay postage both ways. I can't imagine many people are gambling and paying ~£10 for £33 shoes.
How well do the stealth soles cope with hike a bike type terrain? I know it's grippy rubber but I can't see them being great in the mud or in loose conditions?
Probably should have asked before I bought a pair of Trail cross Pro clip ins...
I got two pairs of the Sleuths too, for £61 inc. delivery. The canvas pair fit okay, but the DLX pair are too narrow unless I remove the insole. But dislike them both from looks, thought they might look okay in the flesh. The soles are too stiff for street riding, ruins the pedal feel I need, plus dislike the raised heel (and pointlessness of the heel extending rearwards). Sending them back.
Best I stick with Vans I think.
The soles are too stiff for street riding, ruins the pedal feel I need
Tried the Leatt 1.0? https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/leatt-1-0-flat-pedal-shoe
I bought some but can only wear them as normal trainers cos there is too much pedal feel for me.
No haven't, cheers for the heads up.
Son’s xmas present, ordered Saturday afternoon, just arrived. Superb. They’re the £33 ones too, so proper bargain. I can get my size 10 foot in so should be fine for the size 9 lad.
Great psa.
Trail ones are ok for muddy hike a bike, the standard Five Ten soles are terrible in the mud but no worse than most other makes of mtb flat shoes.
Might grab some Freerider EPS shoes...I don't ride flats but suspect they'd be ok for some trailbuilding days or wearing in the office.
Still nothing on mine. I'm thinking they're not coming again.
I had a confirmation email but nothing since then.....
That was last Wednesday, email says latest estimated delivery tomorrow. I'd nothing comes I'll drop them a message.
Ordered some impact mid tops last week for winter duties, arrived within 2 days so no issues for me. They're a tad stiff but started to loosen up after yesterdays ride. Tempted to get some Canvas ones just for knocking about in!
Anyone get a confirmation code and then no confirmation email? I ordered some shoes on back order, but would still have expected an email
Just ordered two pairs of Sleuth's for my son and I. He already has a pair of Five Tens that fit perfectly so I've got him the next size up. For the once in a blue moon that I use flats, I bought myself some too. £22 a pair seemed pretty reasonable.
Edit - arrived in two days, along with a Specialized tyre that was heavily discounted too.
For those interested in timeline, and what emails to expect, received my order (pair of Trailcross Pros and Freeride Pros) on the 28th, ordered them on the 25th, received an order processed/payment taken email on the 27th.
Both pairs had 50% off stickers on the box, so guess they were shipped back to the warehouse from shops
Both pairs had 50% off stickers on the box, so guess they were shipped back to the warehouse from shops
Or - scary thought - they're imported with the stickers already on. Much more efficient that way. 😉
I bought two pairs of sleuths from crc in 2017. One pair is now for DIY and painting. One pair is just a bit tatty.
I bought a pair of fabric sleuths and the pu plastic/ leather dx ones.
Not quite the same size, but both pairs feel good.
Hope they last another 6 years 😀
Mine still not arrived from the first PSA for these.
Mine arrived yesterday. Took about 5 days.
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Ordered 25th nothing yet but the worrying thing is the Paypal payment has not been taken and the pending payment has disappeared from my account 🙁
...mmmmm..... waiting here as well... online chat saying " a delay in picking your order".. 🤔🤔🤔
I now have two pairs of 44.7 Freerider EPS after Evans failed to cancel the massively delayed (1 month exactly) 1st order.
Great.
Questioning whether it's really all worth it.
Chased my order. They were basically like "Errr our IT doesn't work. Do you want to cancel?!?"
I said no, give me my shoes. TBC.
Where are you based @branes? I've ordered a pair of those and if they are any good, a second pair may be handy - I don't ride flats so these are going to be worn in the office or trailbuilding/coaching...if we are close enough it might be worth a chat, but you'd need to be in Central Scotland (very central)...
i ordered mine as Xmas presents
so hopefully theyll be here by then!
Ah well...a spare pair can be handy...
I ordered some trailcross pro clip in that arrived next day. They were too big so ordered a size down. They also arrived next day and are still too big.
I've also now realised that the returns label in the box is just an address label.
Returns aren't free so it's cost me a tenner to try on 2 pairs of shoes! Definitely should have checked before ordering.
Still, at least I checked and corrected my delivery address before ordering so it would have been worse I guess.
