Teva Expands Bike Collection from Slopes to the Streets
After the successful introduction of the Links mountain bike shoe in partnership with professional rider, Jeff Lenosky, Teva continues to listen to the bike community and collaborate with their team of riders. For fall 2012 they have responded with seven new bike styles fit for the dirt to the streets. From top performing high tops and new colorways to an expanded size range, the new collection has something for everyone.
![Jeff Lenosky wall rides a tank in New Jersey]()
High Tops
Taking all the top performance features of the original Links but stepping it up; the new Links Mid features a higher cut for added support and ankle protection. Tested and refined by Teva mountain bike team riders Kurt Sorge and Sam Pilgrim, the Links Mid has the same PedalLINK Outsole that was pioneered for the Links and built-in toe and heel protection for big mountain riding.
![Kurt Sorge gave it all he had but didn t quite make it....]()
Finding inspiration from the Links as well, the new Crank Mid combines bike specific details including our PedalLINK Outsole and a stiffer lasting board tuned for riding with the popularity of a vulcanized style. The outcome is a great dirt-jumping sneaker that will perform on the bike or off.
![Chilling in the Sunshine - Laurence CE - www.laurence-ce.com]()
All-Black
To answer numerous requests from mechanics and riders alike, Teva added an all-black Links to their collection as well. The new colorway pays tribute to their partnership with Lenosky featuring a tonal graphic pattern also found on his custom Giant STP bike.
Everyday Bike
For cyclists that use their bike to grab a 6-pack rather than bust a 360, Teva has responded with bike worthy styles that will compliment everyday rides. Built on the PedalLINK Outsole developed with Teva Team riders to ensure proper grip and feel; the new Joyride and Joyride Mid feature classy, office appropriate leather uppers while the Roller offers a leather and suede upper with tweed pops.
Specifically designed for women, the new Freewheel provides the right balance of performance for the casual ride with a clean, suede sneaker upper design.
Expanded Sizing
Responding to the request of Teva riders, the fall 2012 Links Mid and Links will now be available in a full range of sizes to accommodate more riders. Sizes will range from 3-14.
In celebration of the new collection launch, Teva joined team riders Cam McCaul and Kurt Sorge as they traveled to Virgin, UT to ride a line McCaul had spotted a few years prior. The short edit celebrates freeride mountain biking and gets back to the roots of why they live to bike.
The new fall 2012 Teva bike collection will debut this month in specialty independent bike retailers such as Fanatik Bike Co., The Trail Head, and Go-Ride as well as bike parks like The Lumberyard and Trestles and online at www.teva.com. Prices range from $120 to $70 US.
High Tops
Taking all the top performance features of the original Links but stepping it up; the new Links Mid features a higher cut for added support and ankle protection. Tested and refined by Teva mountain bike team riders Kurt Sorge and Sam Pilgrim, the Links Mid has the same PedalLINK Outsole that was pioneered for the Links and built-in toe and heel protection for big mountain riding.
Finding inspiration from the Links as well, the new Crank Mid combines bike specific details including our PedalLINK Outsole and a stiffer lasting board tuned for riding with the popularity of a vulcanized style. The outcome is a great dirt-jumping sneaker that will perform on the bike or off.
All-Black
To answer numerous requests from mechanics and riders alike, Teva added an all-black Links to their collection as well. The new colorway pays tribute to their partnership with Lenosky featuring a tonal graphic pattern also found on his custom Giant STP bike.
 | Working with Teva to create a bike specific product line has been an incredible experience. The product development team at Teva has done a great job taking my knowledge gained as a professional rider and translating it into products all types of riders can appreciate. This journey has been a highlight of my career, and there's a lot more to come!. - Jeff Lenosky |
Everyday Bike
For cyclists that use their bike to grab a 6-pack rather than bust a 360, Teva has responded with bike worthy styles that will compliment everyday rides. Built on the PedalLINK Outsole developed with Teva Team riders to ensure proper grip and feel; the new Joyride and Joyride Mid feature classy, office appropriate leather uppers while the Roller offers a leather and suede upper with tweed pops.
Specifically designed for women, the new Freewheel provides the right balance of performance for the casual ride with a clean, suede sneaker upper design.
Expanded Sizing
Responding to the request of Teva riders, the fall 2012 Links Mid and Links will now be available in a full range of sizes to accommodate more riders. Sizes will range from 3-14.
In celebration of the new collection launch, Teva joined team riders Cam McCaul and Kurt Sorge as they traveled to Virgin, UT to ride a line McCaul had spotted a few years prior. The short edit celebrates freeride mountain biking and gets back to the roots of why they live to bike.
| A bike opened up everything for me when I was younger. It took me across town when I was young and it takes me around the world now. The reasons I ride now are the same reasons I rode back then. - Cam McCaul |
The new fall 2012 Teva bike collection will debut this month in specialty independent bike retailers such as Fanatik Bike Co., The Trail Head, and Go-Ride as well as bike parks like The Lumberyard and Trestles and online at www.teva.com. Prices range from $120 to $70 US.
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I ride 5.10 Freeriders, while they're great on the bike, they could be a lot better on foot. I know they are made for riding but you don't spend 100% of ride time on the pedals, walking round the trail centre or a post-ride pub for example.
I think Teva have done right to offer a happy medium.
All in all, it is somewhat of a toss up. The 5.10 rubber provides noticeably better traction, almost to the point of feeling clipped in at times. The Tevas I've been using feel less sticky (but certainly sticky enough) and are more comfortable if wearing them for an entire 10 hour session. Over the last week or so, I have continued to reach for the Tevas when picking out the days riding shoes.
I have 5:10's too...which I love in their own respected stickyness -DH season...but I've spent all my years riding skate shoes. The 'Cranks' are the right amount of feel, with the needed amount of grip for my typical riding. Simply the best skate style shoe I have ever rode in.
I'm excited for this DH season in the 'Links'..so much support.
Jacob1993 before you were born people remember Teva from the early 90's as sandals and much of that is the "emotion" people give off about these shoes is about the "old" Teva pre Deckers and their velcro sandals, kind of a joke. It would be like if 10 years from now
Ummmm thanks for the brown/black? Maybe sell em at MEC because most of the customers there are inlove with earthtones?
They're boring. That's what I'm saying, function aside, I want them to look cool as well. The only one I see worthy of wearing is the casual brown one, but its just Chuck Taylor low top rip off.
Real progressive company here.