Hi, I've always ridden XC and clipless (the go to here in The Netherlands). Was always tempted to try much burlier. Recently I've bought an enduro bike. Now that I'm trying to progress I experience clips and XC shoes are holding me back. Although I'm just 15 years old bad style bunnyhops sneaked in over my riding years. So I thought let's try flats. I've got some decent pedals and now I'm in need of flat pedal shoes. Old sneakers don't do it for me.
With these flat pedal shoes I need to able to: - pedal all day - smash downhill in- and outside bike parks - protect my feet very well - no cold feet (e.g. Specialized 2fo flat is no option) - no need to be completely closed from water - durability: really really important to me since I've read very dissapointed people. I favor to pay some more and look for a good deal, then buy some shoes that are worthless in just a couple of months.
Hi, I've always ridden XC and clipless (the go to here in The Netherlands). Was always tempted to try much burlier. Recently I've bought an enduro bike. Now that I'm trying to progress I experience clips and XC shoes are holding me back. Although I'm just 15 years old bad style bunnyhops sneaked in over my riding years. So I thought let's try flats. I've got some decent pedals and now I'm in need of flat pedal shoes. Old sneakers don't do it for me.
With these flat pedal shoes I need to able to: - pedal all day - smash downhill in- and outside bike parks - protect my feet very well - no cold feet (e.g. Specialized 2fo flat is no option) - no need to be completely closed from water - durability: really really important to me since I've read very dissapointed people. I favor to pay some more and look for a good deal, then buy some shoes that are worthless in just a couple of months.
I'd love to hear your input
Look at fiveten. Their freerider line looks like a good option for you.
Adidas Terrex TrailCross SL...(they bought FiveTen) its uses the same Stealth rubber which is really stick. Really robust shoe but still comfortable with a nice insole, and very robust and protective. Nice details all around and even though not waterproof, they hold water really well, and loads of times i wash them with the hose after and they don't get wet inside and dry fast. Im really impressed. the other day i had an accident and I'm sure if i wasn't wearing these my toe would still be on the trail stuck to a rock.
Adidas Terrex TrailCross SL...(they bought FiveTen) its uses the same Stealth rubber which is really stick. Really robust shoe but still comfortable with a nice insole, and very robust and protective. Nice details all around and even though not waterproof, they hold water really well, and loads of times i wash them with the hose after and they don't get wet inside and dry fast. Im really impressed. the other day i had an accident and I'm sure if i wasn't wearing these my toe would still be on the trail stuck to a rock.
Adidas Terrex TrailCross SL...(they bought FiveTen) its uses the same Stealth rubber which is really stick. Really robust shoe but still comfortable with a nice insole, and very robust and protective. Nice details all around and even though not waterproof, they hold water really well, and loads of times i wash them with the hose after and they don't get wet inside and dry fast. Im really impressed. the other day i had an accident and I'm sure if i wasn't wearing these my toe would still be on the trail stuck to a rock.