Review: Five Ten Trailcross XT Shoes

Nov 16, 2023
by Matt Beer  
Five Ten Trailcross XT

If you're shopping for flat pedal shoes, Five Ten has been the go-to for decades now with their Stealth rubber and sticky soles. More recently, following Adidas' acquisition of Five Ten, there’s been an evident influence of trail running and hiking shoe features brought into the mountain bike footwear segment, and that’s been a positive change. They tend to breathe better, dry faster, and for those that really care, the looks are far less clunky than past models.
Trailcross XT Details
• Upper construction made from 50% recycled materials
• Stealth Phantom sole
• Sizes: 6-15 (half size increments 6-13)
• Weight: 370 grams (per shoe, size 42)
• MSRP: $160 USD
www.adidas.com

This is the second generation Trailcross XT shoe which sees the removal of the gaiter around the ankle. That revision was made to cater to a wider user group who prefer airflow over a debris shield. It wouldn't be out of line to call them a crossover shoe that could spend equal amounts of time on the ground as they could on pedals.

On that note of protection, the new XT model now looks identical to the LT, the lightest shoe in the Trailcross line, but there's more at play here. LT stands for lightweight, and so the XT receives more padding and support around the ankle, making it slightly heavier in the process. Those looking for more protection or waterproofing can check out the Trailcross Mid and Trailcross GTX.

The XT also includes a minimum of 50% recycled material in the construction of the upper shoe. Although it may resemble a tennis shoe with some dad-core vibes, it still utilizes the sticky rubber sole that initially made Five Ten popular among flat pedal users.

Five Ten Trailcross XT
Five Ten Trailcross XT

FIT

The Five Ten Trailcross XT shoes offer a normal-width fit. For those with a usual size 42, I’d consider moving up a half size or trying them on in-store due to a slightly shorter length, even compared to other Five Ten models. The arch support is average and might require some break-in time for flat-footed individuals.

Despite those minor quibbles, the shoes are ergonomically designed, providing a cushy and comfortable feel for walking or hiking without compromising the desired flat surface under the mid-foot to contact the pedal. Opting for the additional lace eyelet at the opening ensures a snug hold.

Five Ten Trailcross XT
Five Ten Trailcross XT

PERFORMANCE

Utilizing the renowned Five Ten S1 Stealth rubber, the Trailcross XT shoes maintain the expected gripping capabilities. The 'Phantom' S1 rubber is denoted the colorized version of the S1 rubber that is non-marking. These shoes are lightweight, well-ventilated, and permeable to water, which also means that they drain and dry quickly thanks to the absence of bulky, absorbent foams.

At the sole, their soft to medium cushioning is mega-comfortable and plenty thin for a connective feel to the ground or pedals. They're much more flexible and less flat that the burlier Five Ten Freeriders. The edges are rounded to enhance their hiking comfort without sacrificing the essential grip on pedal platforms.

Compared to models like the Freerider and Impact models, they don't offer the same protection or lateral support as those heavier-duty models. Granted, they do lock your foot in well, with a deep heel pocket that didn't cause hot spots on long days or pinching at the tongue.

On that forward fabric flap, there's a convenient loop for the dead-ends of the laces to tuck under, however, it's not secured to the side of the shoe. This can be annoying when slipping your foot in as it can often fold over and bunch up, although once positioned properly, it never occurred while riding.

Considering their high permeability, these shoes might be better suited for warmer, drier months - the water resistant Trailcross GTX shoe exists for inclement weather. Alternatively, you could always rock these with waterproof socks if you aren't into splashing out for two pairs of season-specific shoes.

DURABILITY

Despite rigorous use, including riding through dusty-bowl summer conditions and occasional river crossings, the S1 Stealth sole still looks as good as day one, proving their strong durability. However, the shoes might experience less stress from riding types with little foot movement compared to aggressive freeriding where the pedal pins can scour the dotted rubber sole. Notably, the bonded surfaces along the toe cap and the mesh-vented areas have proven resilient against pedal pins and rough underbrush.

Five Ten Trailcross XT
The Trailcross XT (left) next to the Trailcross Mid.


Five Ten Trailcross XT vs Trailcross Mid

In comparison to the Trailcross Mid Pro shoes, the Trailcross XT shoes differ significantly in appearance but share similar features in the lower portions. While the Mid Pro boasts a high-top style with added protection like a gaiter and D30 ankle protector, the lower design elements, such as mesh forefoot vents, toe cap construction, and sole, resemble the XT. Both models offer exceptional pedal grip but may make the rider feel slightly vulnerable due to their conforming nature to the pedals, particularly in rocky terrains where toe protection is limited. The Mid Pro's additional ankle coverage makes it less breathable but shares similarities in forefoot drying speed and ventilation.




Pros

+ Stealth Rubber is still the class leader in traction on the pedals
+ Lightweight and highly breathable
+ Shed water well and dry rapidly

Cons

- Tongue is not connected to inside of shoe making it a nuisance to situate correctly
- Constructed with the bare minimum of protection




Pinkbike's Take

bigquotesSeeking the sticky rubber grip that Five Ten is known for without the bulkiness? The Trailcross XTs cling to flat pedals while maximizing breathability and dexterity inspired by their Adidas trail running look-a-likes. That lightweight construction comes as a tradeoff in terms of protection and support, so look to the Freerider Pro or Impact models if that's what you're after. Think of the Trailcross XTs as the perfect flat pedal shoe for cross-country riding - just pay attention to how the tongue is positioned when you pull them on.
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157 Comments
  • 172 6
 These will go great at the indoor Pickleball court with my unlocked Turbo Levo SL S-Works hanging out the back of my Laramie Edition Dodge Ram.
  • 12 0
 See you there!
  • 18 0
 poser... extreme action pickleball can only be performed on an outdoor court.
  • 20 1
 Dont forget the huge “FOX” logo’d T shirt and hat
  • 20 0
 Imagine thinking I would stoop so low as to set my eyes upon, let alone drive a RAM.
It’s a Range Rover for me, my good sir.
  • 16 1
 But are they ebike rated?
  • 5 0
 Whoa! Are we in the same pickleball league?
  • 9 0
 @nickfranko: Do you even outdoors bro? I’ll take my Sierra Denali Ultimate and matching Rail 9.9 over that fru fru import any day.
  • 10 0
 You only have a Laramie? That's weak.
  • 3 0
 My goodness, exactly what I was thinking-wear these to Pickleball so I can rock that "I'm really a mountain biker, which is why I suck at Pickleball" vibe.
  • 3 0
 I was going to say they look like running shoes.
  • 4 0
 @tacklingdummy: Look like running shoes but are a full inch narrower than normal shoes
  • 1 0
 @nickfranko: taste you have
  • 1 0
 @milliniumfalcon: and at least 50% more than you need to spend for decent running shoes
  • 2 1
 I think you meant your Rivian R1T
  • 1 2
 @pedalfitruss: Thank you for being the only one here who truly Outdoors. My R1T is ready for my MTB adventures. It is in the garage right now next to my daily driver Model S. I would be riding but it is a little windy today.
  • 3 0
 @Skippy24: The new slack randoms post has a cyber truck with an s works in the bed. I think we all lose.
  • 77 0
 Dear five ten, it's winter in the northern hemisphere. Please make us a water resistant freerider pro. You can make it just like the normal one, but no holes, with a laces cover and neoprene gaiter. Yours sincerely, Wet weather riders of the damp parts of the world PS, we know you make the trail cross gtx, but, nah
  • 6 0
 @mountainsofsussex 100%, couldn't agree more being in the NW of the US
  • 10 1
 Waterproof socks were a game changer for me. You can fully submerge your lower leg and your feet stay 100% dry, where with waterproof shoes when it's really wet some water still tends to work it's way in
  • 4 0
 Couldn't agree more. But if they don't, you should have a look at the Ride Concepts Hellion. It's pretty much what you described but with a stiffer chassis than the Freerider Pro. And was available cheap last time I checked.
  • 4 0
 Impact pro mid velcro bro
  • 4 1
 With boa instead of laces. Laces suck for a wet/winter shoe
  • 10 0
 I'm in the waterproof socks camp, there's no way to keep the water out forever and it's cheaper to replace socks than a whole shoe if the waterproofing goes. What I'd like is a pair of shoes that are designed to work with waterproof socks. I want the shoe to provide the sole and impact protection, but let the water drain out easily and also dry really fast.
  • 2 2
 The GTX are really good to be honest. Finally buried my last pair of ELCs and needed something for the winter. Been able to ditch my sealskins and still come home with dry toasty feet (which in the current conditions is no mean feat).

The only thing I would say they are missing is the lace cover.
  • 5 0
 Vaude AM Moab Mid winter STX
  • 2 1
 The Trailcross GTX mids are really comfy and keep my feet nice and dry
  • 1 0
 @lancet-muffler: that reminds me! I need to shoe goo the pin holes in my just about surviving ELCs!
  • 1 0
 @MagerValp: how's the grip Vs 5 10? I've given up on my Spesh 2FO DH as I couldn't trust them as much as 5 10, and they're generally supposed to run 5 10 closer than anything else
  • 4 0
 Freerider EPS is great in winter, officially not 100% waterproof but works great.
  • 3 0
 I would settle for a company to just gives us a full lace flap back instead of these goofy New Balance looking shoe mashups
  • 2 0
 @lkubica: Freerider EPS mid
  • 1 0
 @krashDH85: Exactly.
  • 6 0
 @chakaping: thanks for the heads up! I just ordered a pair of Hellion Elite on closeout for 90 bucks Canadian. That's like 80 cents US.
  • 1 0
 @plyawn: Hope you like them. I'm a big fan of the level of stiffness and stickiness. Still quite sticky enough but slightly easier to adjust your feet when moving and MUCH more durable than 5:10s.
  • 3 0
 I was a five ten rep for many years and saw plenty of waterproof shoes die in the pre-book period of the sales cycle. Dealers were scared to pre-order a new model and only wanted the bread and butter price point of the free riders. That meant the factory minimums weren't hot and the show died in the catalog. Unfortunately local bike shops in your neck of the woods might not be enough to hit a nationwide minimum. That's not making an excuse, it's simply the math and the reason. Trust me, five ten/ adidas have designed the shoe you want. It's sitting in many catalogs.
  • 41 0
 I have a pair of these and use them for long pedally XC days, without or without a bike of hiking. Nice and light. We prioritize bike weight sometimes, but shoes also spin and lighter shoes to me feel like lighter cranks. Still need to have a pair of Impacts for the bike park and some Freeriders for general purpose mountain biking. Neither of the Impacts or Freeriders are anywhere as comfy as Trailcrosses for hiking up a trail you have to push up.

I’d summarize these as EXO casing, Maxxgrip rubber shoes. Not the right tool for every job but each model has a place.
  • 14 3
 You can feel... light cranks?
  • 8 0
 Light shoes are nice until your front wheel kicks a softball size rock up into your big toe at 20mph. Most painful MTB injury of my life. I take protection over weight savings now.
  • 2 0
 @husstler Haha! That's a spot-on analogy.
  • 17 0
 "More recently, following Adidas' acquisition of Five Ten"

Adidas' logo has recently appeared on Five Ten products, but the acquisition happened in 2011. I see a lot of people mention this as something recent. Not really the case. The press release from 2011 is still on Adidas' site
  • 15 2
 You had the Big Bang, creation of earth, dinosaurs, evolution of monkeys into humans and more recently adidas acquired 5.10
  • 2 0
 Which is a surprise, actually, typically it takes adidas less then ten years to ruin any acquired brand so thoroughly that even former fans want to see it taken of the market entirely. Most of the original quality of 5Ten is gone, but the rubber is still among the best out there, and they are still putting out a new model from time to time that seems decent. Not this one, though.
  • 2 0
 @FuzzyL: depends on the application. These shoes work really well for me on a lot of rides.
  • 1 0
 @FuzzyL: My Impact pros are 10x more durable than my Impacts from 2010
  • 4 1
 @FuzzyL: Five Ten used to have no idea what a human shoe should look like and even less idea how to build one. Adidas have done nothing but good for them
  • 15 1
 As a nerd with a tire (rubber) durometer, I'll report that the rubber on all 5.10 mountain bike specific shoes that are made today is quite a bit harder (and seemingly to me) less grippy than pre 2020. If these show up at the local store, I'll test them out, but all the other 5.10s are at about a 60 on my durometer, while my old shoes were about a 50. I've since gone to the insanely grippy Unparallel Dust Ups that are a 45 on the durometer.
  • 3 0
 That sounds correct. Some of the older 5.10 shoes used a compound called Mi6, which was 52a durometer. As far as I know, the softest compound on any current 5.10 shoe is the stealth s1 at 64a (or stealth phantom at 65a for non-black soled shoes)
  • 6 1
 one my best friends knows a pro climber sponsored by Unparallel, said climber mentioned that the bunch of people who left 5.10 to form Unparallel took the rubber with them and modern 5.10 rubber is a different formula
  • 4 0
 Unparallel is slept on. Best flat pedal shoes on the market right now. I've found they last quite a bit longer than current 5 10 soles despite being softer and grippier
  • 1 0
 What shoes have you tested? When my old freeriders gave out I got one of those prime blue freerider pros and they were noticeably less grippy. My ankles would get sore from trying to stay on the pedals. I got another pair of freerider pros this year as a "last chance" for 510 and they were way better. I'm curious if you ever measured those prime blue ones or have seen different readings from different 510 models.
  • 3 0
 @uOuXsCMC: primeblue uses harder rubber than the regular pros (stealth vs s1)
  • 2 0
 @uOuXsCMC: I had the same experience with the Prime Blue. They were terrible. I slipped pedals so many times with those shoes. I now have a pair of regular Freeriders and a pair of Sleuth DLX and both have the same grippy Stealth Rubber that Five Ten is famous for.
  • 1 0
 @boopiejones: Big fan of the Mi6 stuff. Bought 4 pair of Vxi during closeout. I've been on 5tens for well over a decade for MTB, and casual every day stuff and love the fit. Too bad they sold out to adidas.

The Mi6 is noticeably softer than any of the traditional stealth compounds. Still buying them off ebay when they come along.
  • 1 0
 @nfontanella: Thanks for the heads up!

Those west ridge models look nice
www.unparallelsports.com/product/westridge
  • 1 0
 Any chance you have a spreadsheet of the durometers of other shoes you've tested?
  • 2 0
 I 100% agree, I have a set of free-rider pros and find the grip pretty lacking. I also have a pair of the specialized 2FO shoes and they seem to grip far better with a softer (and thicker) rubber. Don't think I will be buying another pair of 5-10s anytime soon.
  • 1 0
 @ATXZJ: I've had two pairs of dust ups so far and one pair of the west ridges. They advertise the west ridge as a freestyle shoe but I've been using them all year trail riding and riding dh, they're definitely stiff and grippy enough. the sole on the west ridge is a slightly harder compound than the dust ups. It still feels way grippier than anything 5 10 offers since they got rid of mi6. Both models of the unparallels last me a full riding season before breaking through the sole, I was going through 3-4 pairs of freerider pros per season before I switched to unparallel
  • 1 0
 And the PrimeBlue uppers seem to unglue more easily as well!
  • 2 0
 But the product page for those Dust Ups says 65-70 shore A...can you explain why your measurement tool is measuring so much lower? www.unparallelsports.com/product/dust-up
  • 1 0
 @tegnamo: the product information is a mess. I think the RH rubber is only on the perimeter? The woman's version shows info for two rubbers www.unparallelsports.com/product/dust-up-w
  • 1 0
 Their website is wrong. And inconsistent. @tegnamo:
  • 2 0
 @nfontanella: same experience I've had. I'm also on the roost for bmx and hanging out. All three models are unreal
  • 1 0
 @paulwatt: afaik rubber durometer has to be measured on minimum 6mm of rubber, you could be getting messed readings by measuring thinner thickness rubber on EVA foam
  • 1 0
 The unparalleled shoes look great…too bad they don’t make the ones I like in a 14.
  • 1 0
 @uOuXsCMC: The first generation of Freerider Prime Blues used our Marathon Rubber compound - this compound is harder, less grippy and but longer lasting. Our grippiest, award winning compounds, STEALTH Phantom Rubber and and S1 compounds can be found on the Freerider and Freerider Pro as well as Impact Pros and the Trailcross Range.
  • 1 0
 @louiesquared: The Freerider Prime Blues used our STEALTH Marathon Rubber compound which is harder and less sticky however more durable. The compound on your most recent shoes is either Phantom or S1
  • 1 1
 @FiveTen: it appears that my freerider pros are the prime blue variant (paid ~$120) and ordered direct from adidas/five ten website. No where did it specify that this shoe came with the marathon rubber (it said s1 on the website actually). Will not be buying Fiveten again
  • 1 0
 @ppp9911: The Freerider Pro model uses the STEALTH S1 rubber compound - the marathon rubber was only used on the Freerider Prime Blue. The Freerider and Freerider Pro are different models. Hopefully that clears it up for you.
  • 4 0
 Pro tip: the fit improves dramatically if you wear them with thicker wool socks. These and the LTs are very well ventilated, so pair those with a good moisture wicking sock, and bingo! I find that when I wear regular-thickness socks, the fit is a little less comfortable and I get more debris in the shoe.
  • 3 0
 If you need to make your foot bigger to get a good fit doesn't that just mean the shoes are too big for you?
  • 5 0
 Since Adidas bought fiveten, quality has been lowering a lot... I guess the money is in making fragil shoes, Not good quality ones... Late capitalism obsolescence and corporations problemas, i guess
  • 2 0
 So don’t buy them, use capitalism right back
  • 3 0
 Very poor construction, two pair in 3 months. The outside edge where you little toe goes, will first crease and then begin to tear. They do vent well enough, and especially so once you have two large holes in the outside of the shoe.
  • 2 0
 Speed holes.
  • 3 0
 I bought these and the fit was terrible. The toe break was super stiff and would buckle into my toes in an extremely uncomfortable way when walking, and the toe box is super narrow. Sizing up just left me with a shoe that was too big.
  • 1 0
 agree totally, for a hike-a-bike shoe I'd literally rather walk in my sidi clipless plastic sole boys than these ridiculously narrow and weird breaking things.
  • 3 0
 Have em, like em. Agree tongue is a bit weird. Could be shorter and it doesn’t sit right when I slide my foot in and have to correct it sometimes. But I do find them comfortable.
  • 4 0
 I got a pair and prefer them to any previous 510 I had - way more comfortable, breath better, dry out quicker, look better, I can walk in them without getting blisters or feeling like I am wearing my "special shoes".

The tongue is a bit long but after I put my foot in I just give it a tug and its fine.
  • 2 1
 @paulskibum: Must be a dad then? Rockin those white NB on the daily?
  • 2 0
 My own hot take on these for any long time impact fan. Not stiff enough, jump sess noticeable work my feet more. Heal lifts more, so hike n bike means dumping dirt and pebbles out a lot more. Stopped using them for riding, got another set of impacts.
  • 1 0
 I'm definitely in the camp of stiffer midsole. Was in the freerider pros for a couple of years and then now in the Ride Concepts Powerlines. The Freerider Pros still have a ton of life left, but I don't think I'll be going back to them.
  • 2 0
 When I was in Zion over the summer hiking The Narrows the place renting gear had supplemented their stock of canyoneering shoes with Trailcross Mids. According to one of the sales guys, they were going through a set of shoes a month and couldn't wait for Adidas to start making their fancy boots again so they could stop throwing away money.
  • 1 0
 Huh, I thought the boots were really overkill for the Narrows. I was jealous of everyone who didn't rent by lunchtime.
  • 5 0
 As a dad, there's no way that I would wear these ...without white ankle length socks
  • 2 0
 I’m a dad and I’d never wear them, but they’d probably look best with knee high argyle socks and some short shorts.
  • 2 0
 @sanchofula: Jorts are the way
  • 1 0
 Dad here. I like them. Most flat pedal shoes either look like skate shoes from 2006 or old man shoes. I like that fiveten actually made something different.
  • 2 0
 Glad they've padded the last eyelet as it was ankle grinder on the previous version of this shoe. It was thin, sharp and stiff. You can see it on the last picture in the article (right shoe) even though that is a sleeved version so that design flaw wasn't perhaps noticeable. I had to cut the material around the last eyelet to make it less uncomfortable, and I still don't understand how they could have make a design flaw like that.
  • 2 0
 Agreed. Instant raw spots from those edges with low socks.
  • 2 0
 These seem like they'd be great for anyone looking for a more xc-focused platform shoe: breathable and light. I'm not so sure though that the more flexible sole would be ideal though.
  • 1 0
 I am doing most of my rides with trail running shoes. With decent platform pedals a flexible sole is not an issue.
  • 3 3
 XC and flats…lol never heard of such nonsense.
  • 1 0
 I bought the Terrex Swift approach shoes. They had the flatter profile like bike shoes but with Stealth soles. Best commuting shoes ever and I could occasionally use them as mtb shoes in a pinch. Granted, I got them for $40. No way I'd pay the $120 or whatever they charge.
  • 1 0
 I own the Trailcross. Bought for bikepacking where I hoped a light shoe would be more comfortable and be more appropriate for hiking. Unfortunately, the fit is different than the Freeride Pros which I prefer and they are just not that comfortable. Close - but no cigar. If they fit your foot well tho, it's a reasonable option.
  • 1 0
 The Trailcross line seem to be better suited for people who ride on the ball of their foot or further forward. I ride midfoot and found these unusable. I wish they would bring back Sam Hill Impacts. I stocked up when they were discontinued but now I’m on my last pair.
  • 1 0
 I'd like to try these as all the trails around me are not too rocky or high speed, I currently use the 5ten sleuths because my left foot goes numb easily in stiff soled shoes. Maybe next year I'll try to find a good cushioned insole or buy these.
  • 1 0
 I bought the mid top version of these for riding with my kids as they venture onto their first trails. Great for rides where performance expectations are low and walking may be plentiful. They've seen a little use on non-kid rides and I have little complaint, but I'm mostly a clipless rider. I definitely see where the flexy sole would be a significant issue for a lot of folks.
  • 1 0
 I have the previous model and I am pretty happy with them, especially during hot summer.
These shoes are currently really cheap- 60€ or so- on german online websites like bike components ect.
Recommended
  • 3 0
 For mowing the lawn and making dad jokes in the morning and shredding in the afternoon
  • 1 1
 Let me guess. You wear skate shoes biking.
  • 1 0
 I wish they would make some large sizes. You would think that with Adidas they would have the templates needed to produce these in a larger size run. Someone make a big flat pedal shoe please!
  • 5 2
 They look like dad sneakers.
  • 6 0
 @Dustfarter 100%, anyone that disagrees is likely a dad rockin the white NB with grass stains.
  • 5 0
 @RBalicious: a true dad is on a riding mower to keep the white NB's squeaky clean.
  • 3 0
 @Ryan2949: now we're talking about different groups of Dad NB sneaker wearers. Those would be the "roadie" group maybe? The ones with the grass stains are the free riders of the Dad NB sneaker group...
  • 5 1
 True, but it's not like the skate shoe style looks any better.
  • 1 0
 @matyk: depends on preference. Obviously many there are a lot of PBers that prefer to rock the Dad sneaker style of MTB shoe. My preference, since I grew up skateboarding in the 1990s - 2010s, I prefer the freerider & freerider pro design. Hope they never goes away.
  • 9 1
 @RBalicious: I personally think both look terrible. But that's what we're dealt as mountain bikers. We have the option of dressing like a dad, a roadie, or a dork heading to a Limp Bizkit concert.
  • 2 1
 Five Ten has dads on both sides of the spectrum covered. Trailcross for the engineer dad on the Santa Cruz Tallboy, Freerider for the fauxhawk dad with white oakleys and a Kona.
  • 2 0
 Man, what’s with the bad dad jokes, I’m a dad, and I wouldn’t even pick them up for a look, much less wear em.

I’m thinking grandad shoes.
  • 1 0
 @RBalicious: real question. What 5.10s look better in your mind?
  • 3 0
 @510 - just never stop making the canvas freerider thanks
  • 1 0
 Yep
  • 3 3
 this guy said "...consider moving up a half size or trying them on in-store..."

Trying them on IN STORE!!!

ahahahahahahah come the f*ck on dude could you imagine???

made my day, thanks bud
  • 2 0
 Why have they moved to a pointy toe shape? I don't know anyone whose foot looks like that.
  • 1 2
 Anyone else find it a bit odd that reviewers talk about how well biking shoes are to walk in? Biking shoes? Any walking I do in riding shoes is pretty short distance to maybe clear a deadfall or to hang a rat. The first rule of hike a bike is we never hike a bike. Hiking and riding require very different things from a shoe. To me, if the shoe hikes well, it will suck for riding.
  • 1 0
 I can see why these have a place in the market. Like everything style & fit are personal matters, for a warm chilled trail ride they'd probably be alright.
  • 2 0
 I like them on cold rides too because they drain better. Thick alpaca socks + these shoes go a low way
  • 1 0
 I have them and they do the trick, they run a half size too big btw. The gore version probably worth the upgrade, these get soaked quick.
  • 1 0
 I love my trail cross mid, except for the part where the stitching exploded from the ankle cuff on the second ride and they told me to pound sand.
  • 1 0
 i use my nike pegasus on the flat pedals, the sole grips like crazy and holds up well. but the uppers don't like the pins very much. also big sole is not ideal.
  • 1 0
 I have a pair of 10.5 in Port Moody, they are too big wore them once.
The are yours for $75 - Black on Black
  • 5 4
 Ah, the white New Balance of the MTB world. I'm sure the dads out there will be absolutely tickled about this shoe.
  • 1 1
 Totes, Being a dad is so uncool.
  • 1 0
 I've had a set of these for years. Much better than the Ian Dury 5-Ten version
  • 1 0
 Anyone still use the Minnaar's?? --> www.pinkbike.com/photo/25878397
  • 1 0
 Mine died over ten years ago.
  • 1 0
 I wore an earlier version of these when I crossed Iceland on a mountain bike. Great hike-a-bike shoes!
  • 1 0
 Returned mine - measured out to be a full inch narrower than mens Nikes of the same size lol
  • 2 0
 New balance 608 shoe has entered the chat.
  • 1 0
 A white midsole on shoes meant to literally play in the dirt. Wow. Just... wow.
  • 1 0
 Do these worn with SLX?
Also, if they are extremely light but not as robust, should t they be XTR?
  • 1 0
 *work
  • 1 0
 Summer only. The top of the shoe is like its made of a mosquito net. One piddle and your back foot is soaked
  • 1 0
 I had these shoes and rocks would always kick up and come inside the shoe somehow. Did not like them.
  • 1 0
 These are good, I had a couple of pairs. I use sleuths now and they’re also super good
  • 1 0
 My SIDI Dom 10 vs a pair of Mallwalkers?
  • 1 0
 These some lawn mowing shoes.
  • 1 0
 Do they come with complimentary knee length gym socks?
  • 1 0
 510 taking shoe styles from 90 year olds in retirement homes.
  • 1 0
 "For when you just wanna f*** around in any sport you play."
  • 1 0
 this is that Vancouver kid type drip
  • 1 0
 Evans Cycle sales and buy 5tens at 70% off
  • 1 0
 Cannot believe there are this many comments over a shoe.
  • 1 0
 These shoes are very fragile, I'll never buy it again
  • 1 0
 With that toe protection you can go size smaller next season
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 5 ten is LOST good lord these are ugly! Ride concepts new top dawg
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 Lawncountry FTW
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 why would you?
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 Fiveten memang terbaik.
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 Isn't this the trailcross LT?
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 This is addressed in one of the first paragraphs
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 @pmhobson: ha thank you. I'm an idiot.
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