Freerider Pro Mountain Bike Shoes Men's

I read a ton of online reviews before buying these shoes, mostly because I figured that another large company like Giro or Shimano or Specialized would have produced another all-around/somewhat gravity oriented shoe that is a little lighter or looks a little better or is a little cheaper than the Five-Ten FreeRider Pro's.Since I couldn't make a decision, I bought all of the competitor's shoes and the FreeRider Pro's and tried them all out. The FreeRider Pro's were the only ones that I didn't send back. Personally, I don't think they're particularly good looking shoes - they look a bit clunky in the photos online. This clunkiness (for lack of a better word) is reduced in real life. They still don't look great, but it's not nearly as noticeable as it is online. Everything else about the shoe is perfect. There are no compromises.These things are well cushioned and comfortable out of the box. They're the goldilocks level of stiff, same goes for the weight. I live on the east coast (big temperature swings) and when it's hot these shoes breathe well and my feet aren't overly sweaty; yet somehow when it's cold my feet are well insulated. They're also mostly waterproof.Five-Ten is owned by Adidas and sizing is true to Adidas athletic shoe sizing. I'm a 10.5 in Adidas and a 10.5 in these. I have a narrow foot but the toe box would accommodate a wider foot easily.In short, these are shoes that you buy and never think about again. I've done everything from east coast chunky riding to slickrock in Moab to pure downhill in Deer Valley on these things. The shoes were never on my mind during the ride. They do what they're supposed to - keep you attached to the pedals and having fun.

The pictures show the shoes condition after a year and a half of rough riding.All around good shoes. VERY sticky on the pedals when new. After a year and a half the sole has become quite torn up from use. While they don’t hold on to the pedals like they used to, they are still tacky enough for some rough rides.These shoes proved themselves incredibly useful for protection too. I took a huge hit to the top of my foot on a rock outcrop in a tight turn. The toe cap material was firm enough to take the full force of the impact without hurting my foot. I would have been in a lot of pain if these were just canvas Vans.

I had to send the shoes back immediately - they sent me USED shoes that were all bent out of shape and covered in dirt! I kid you not. They weren't just used, they were old. $150 for used shoes!?On the plus side, they did refund my money, but I was worried about getting another pair of used shoes again. They had the size and color I wanted, so I took another chance, and this time new shoes arrived. Although it all worked out in the end, it was not a positive experience overall - it left a bad taste in my mouth, especially with Amazon involved.The shoes are great - very grippy, comfortable, and the sole is very rigid. I recommend the shoe, but I recommend caution with the provider.

This shoe works really well for me except it is a bit too grippy as it is somewhat difficult to adjust my foot placement on the pedal (I'm going to screw the pedal posts down a millimeter or so to see if this helps). Previously, I wore the Five-Ten Freerider (not Pro), and it was easier to adjust foot placement.But the Freerider Pro compared to the Freerider is a much better shoe with higher quality and more durable material and better construction. The upper part of the Pro version is better: (1) because there is a tough rubber strip surrounding the toes (and heel, too) which is great for foot strikes, (2) the material covering the top of the foot, a slightly softer, but still firm rubber compared to the tough toe rubber, has a pattern of holes for releasing moisture, and (3) the lace-tongue construction holds the tongue in place much better on the Pro version compared to the Freerider which constantly has the tongue slipping down to the side.Beneath the rubber exterior is a layer of soft material for added insulation and comfort. In comparison, the Freerider exterior material is a soft cloth material and not protective at all, which my right foot discovered the hard way last year when I bashed my foot against a tree stump. I limped around for 3 weeks with a sore toe. With the Pro version's durable exterior, I would have ridden away uninjured and pain-free.The interior of the shoe is well padded all the way around, and below the shoe insert is a medium firm white rubber compound for an extra bit of support, cushioning, and comfort. The Freerider Pro is definitely a stiffer shoe than the Freerider, but it still does have some flex to it. The one thing, however, about the rubber layer is it does trap some moisture (despite the holes on top), and since the trails I ride have a lot of sandstone, I get a bit of sand creeping in beneath the insert and sticking to the rubber pad. So after each ride, I remove the inserts, wait for things to dry out for an hour, and dump out the sand particles -- not ideal but not a deal-breaker, either. Obviously, in the summer heat, your shoes are going to collect some moisture, but overall I would say that this shoe breathes pretty well and hasn't been too hot. I suspect that on cold winter rides that it will be better insulated than the Freeriders which didn't do well under 20 degrees Fahrenheit.In conclusion, I would describe the Freerider Pro as a high quality shoe with excellent materials and construction and very high grip. I'm giving it 5 stars despite the shoe being overly grippy because in the end having your shoes stay on the peddles is critically important to controlling a mountain bike; more so than slight adjustments to foot placement.

Stop lights are red. Rudolph's nose is red. These shoes aren't red. They're orange. Not just orange - florescent road cone orange. Like the company made the shoes from a deer hunter's safety vest. They're going back as soon as I can put on my welder's mask and re-box them.

These are super comfy and have great stick on the floor but I’ve had these 2 months, admittedly wearing all day everyday, and the inner heel area is starting to fray. These are expensive and I wanted them to last over a year, but these may only last 6-9 months if the heel continues to fray. Nice looking and sturdy on the outside though.

Superb shoes, excellent protection and surprisingly comfortable to walk in despite being designed for flat pedal riding.

Great mtb shoes as expected

Fit was as expected and the grip is pretty impressive. This is the first time after 20 years of being clipped in that I've used platform pedals and I still felt connected to the bike.I've been trying to find these shoes since last Nov and like all things bike related these days, inventory is scarce and I bit the bullet and paid the duty to ship to Canada. In the end, the price was pretty much on par with what I've seen listed and it's been totally worth it. These are the best rated flat pedal shoe on the market and so far they are meeting those expectations.

Ottima scarpa da mtb,suola rigida,buona struttura, buona la tenuta all’acqua.Attenzione al numero di scarpa,io ho acquistato (porto il 43/44 ) il nr.45 e mi trovo bene.Il prezzo e’ alto, ma la qualita’ dicono si paghi...... rimane per me cara.