using 5:10s?
Thanks for explaining your strategy. I can't sew.
My wet weather shoe routine is simply having more pairs of riding shoes and sealskins than days of the week and my biomass buffer tank cupboard drying shoes/kit in a matter of hours.
Waterproof Flat MTB shoes
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Thanks for explaining your strategy. I can't sew.
My wet weather shoe routine is simply having more pairs of riding shoes and sealskins than days of the week and my biomass buffer tank cupboard drying shoes/kit in a matter of hours.
Grippier than any 5:10 too BTW
I've raced in wellies. (not gaitored ones as I was wearing waterproofs)
I've raced in wellies. (not gaitored ones as I was wearing waterproofs)
Yup got a pair for work, might have to break em out on the bike
Yes using Five Tensusing 5:10s?
Thanks for explaining your strategy. I can't sew.
My wet weather shoe routine is simply having more pairs of riding shoes and sealskins than days of the week and my biomass buffer tank cupboard drying shoes/kit in a matter of hours.
using 5:10s?
Thanks for explaining your strategy. I can't sew.
My wet weather shoe routine is simply having more pairs of riding shoes and sealskins than days of the week and my biomass buffer tank cupboard drying shoes/kit in a matter of hours.
I only need one pair of shoes and 2 pairs of gaiters for my routine, I will be sticking to my routine thanks ?
@Kiwi in Wales I knew you were using 5:10s. What I meant was I'm surprised you can slide foot position easily without lifting you foot wearing them. No pins?
Galvo
New Member
Have you tried waxingvyour shoes for Water proof ness? It's an oldie but a great technique. And a lot of loggers and hikers do this. Heaps of you tube videos on the subject. For canvas yo I can alsonuse a silicone and turps mix think the ratio is 5 to 1 I did this with my top peak saddle bags and it worked a treat in the pooring rain. Thing is anything that is 100% waterproof in active wear you tend to sweat from the inside. I've found nothing that is Water proof and breathes enough for active work.
highpeakrider
E*POWAH Master
jonathan horticulturist
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What size for a size 44 Shimano SPD shoe? 44-46?
I got the 44-46 size and trying them with some shoes in size 45.5 nearly all the adjustment of the Velcro on the rear was used. (There is about 5cm of adjustment available).
With size 45.5 Shimano SPD shoes there is 0 cm adjustment left to make the length smaller - but they are a narrow style.
With size 45.5 Adidas Terrex hiking shoes there is about 1 cm adjustment left.
Although I can see myself using the gaiters with bigger warmer hiking boots in winter, or thermal overshoes underneath. If I try thermal overshoes on the SPD shoes and then gaiters on top it leaves about 1.5cm adjustment to make the length smaller.
So you may be best to go with the size down on the gaiters (provided they are big enough). Ok I just tried another pair of size 45 Shimano SPD's as above and the gaiters barely Velcro together at the back - I can't see that size gaiter working for a 44 if yours are similar.
Five Ten Freerider EPS High down from £115 to £69 in CRC Black Friday sale
Five Ten Freerider EPS High MTB Shoes 2018 | Chain Reaction Cycles
Five Ten Freerider EPS High MTB Shoes 2018 | Chain Reaction Cycles
Mine arrived today, just been for a cheeky night ride in them and ride great straight out the box.
rmh1009
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Best shoes I've had. Used them through the summer as well and never felt too warm.
Snap! Got mine today too
Thanks for passing on the deal
I already have a pair and IMO they are the best shoes for all seasons
Me too dude straight out of the box any trainer with laces get tied once and forgotten about
(But they must be laced up straight first?)
Nike sb’s all the way infact I’m rocking an old pair of airforce 2
’s from the 90’s at the minute that have been relegated.Old school dubbin and seal skins knee length for extra protection. A good pair Motorcross bottoms and I’m set for owt ??
Fuck yeah! I'm one of those dicks that takes shoes off shoe sales assistants and re-laces them myself before trying them on. WTF do they teach youngsters these days?
CRC had GREEN 5:10 freeriders for £50 yesterday in lots of sizes
How are you getting on with these shoes? I like the look of these.... have always been an adidas fan.
First thing i would say is i would size up in them/try them on - i have them in a UK9, and they are quite a tight fit, would have gone for a 9.5 if i got them again. They are also not the widest of shoes.
They are very good waterproof hiking boot, lightweight, good toe box, lots of good thought out features, but they don't have comparable grip to a dedicated flat cycling shoe as not all of the sole is on the pedal. Due to the arch on the sole you have to put your feet slightly back on the pedals too.
If they made them with their cycling sole they would be awesome.
They are very good waterproof hiking boot, lightweight, good toe box, lots of good thought out features, but they don't have comparable grip to a dedicated flat cycling shoe as not all of the sole is on the pedal. Due to the arch on the sole you have to put your feet slightly back on the pedals too.
If they made them with their cycling sole they would be awesome.
steve_sordy
Wedding Crasher
I stopped wearing 510's because they soaked up water and took ages to dry. I switched to Shimano AM41 and when they wore out I bought some more. When they wear out they will be replaced by whatever Shimano has replaced the AM41s with. Brilliant shoe; loads of grip but not so much that I can't shift my foot if I don't plant it exactly right first time. The fold over flap contains the laces and sheds most of the water. A pair of Sealskinz completes the set up, but with a thin pair of socks underneath. I confess never to having tried gaiters, but despite riding all through the year in the UK, I have never had cold and wet feet. Warm and wet from time to time, yes.
The thing to watch out for is holes in your Sealskinz, pedal strikes are what do the damage. You can test them by filling them with water. You do put them in the washing machine from time to time don't you?
The thing to watch out for is holes in your Sealskinz, pedal strikes are what do the damage.
You can test them by filling them with water. You do put them in the washing machine from time to time don't you? Luckily they arrived today, so I wore them on the ride home, which was wet and muddy
I would say:They're pretty light, with a nice thin sole so you can feel the pedal. Also very comfy.
Ankle feels very well protected, toes not quite so much, but better than the GTX trainers I rode in with.
No water/mud got in over the top, so they seal quite well, didn't get too hot.
Fit is good for me, normally 8.5 wide and I've got toe wriggle room with sealskins on in the 9.5.
Fundamentally, they engage nicely with the pins (DMR Vault), you get a bit of float, not 5:10 sticky.
For my requirements, I'm very happy with them. Wouldn't say they're the holy grail but great for the cash. When I googled more sizes were available direct from other websites.
Moose
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carlbiker
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I woudn't say I'd found them. They're an openly available product from one of the world's largest bicycle companies that I just happened to know existed.
As for what's the "best" option.
You really need to realise there is no "best" product in many categories in the cycling world.
Those shoes may well fit your needs but I've personally no interest in wearing such a product at all.
As for what's the "best" option.
You really need to realise there is no "best" product in many categories in the cycling world.
Those shoes may well fit your needs but I've personally no interest in wearing such a product at all.
You’ll need small feet.
I use terrex boots sometimes with sealskins and still not very good.
I've started using gaiters aswell which holds out better .
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