Five Ten Freerider Pro Mountain Bike Shoes

Very sticky, very comfortable shoe. Even on my sub par peddles. Comfortable enough to wear in the gym or the grocery store after a ride. Sizing seems a bit large to me. Normally wear a 10.5 to 11 Nike and New Balance. Bought a 10.5 but will likely buy a size 10 next time.

These shoes are a favorite of mine because they provide comfort, good pedal grip, durability, and protection for my toes while riding my E-bike.Although these shoes are light, they maintain a sturdy sole and a toe box that can withstand impacts from rocks or trees.

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.

I was always a clip in shoe/pedal guy, but haven't been riding much for the past few years. Decided to go to flat pedals to get back into it and get flat biking shoes. I was amazed at the "stickiness" of the shoe to pedal contact with these and a set of spiked flat pedals. Shoes fit great. I'm a size 9 and ordered a size 9. Very comfortable too. I just have to get past my old ways of clipless pedals. Good purchase.

Comfortable where needed. Stiff enough and sticky soles. Size 10-1/2 fit my typical size 10 feet. Size 10 was just a bit snug. Used for 1 season. Appear durable. Gave 4 stars because I wish it had a Velcro strap over laces top. Not a big issue.

This is my third pair of Freerider Pros, and my favorite ones yet. The color/style is great, which was my biggest complaint in the past.My first pair from 2017 were excellent. Super comfortable and amazingly durable. In fact, I still have them for yard work and stuff. But the colors sucked.My last pair were the “Prime Blue” from 2020 which feature a recycled woven upper. I really didn’t like those shoes. The uppers were uncomfortable, never broke in, and didn’t keep my feet warm in the winter. Plus the soles wore out A LOT faster than the previous pair.These new ones feel more like the first pair but look look much cooler. Fingers crossed that they last just as long.

After reading reviews of how stiff this shoe is, I was surprised at how comfortable and easy to walk with it actually is. This is a really good biking shoe (even for us commuter e-bikers). It has great grip on the pedals, protects your feet and toes from the sometimes harsh realities of biking, and when you get off the bike they are perfectly fine for walking around (OK - they aren’t running shoes, but they’ve got plenty of flex and cushion for strolling around). I generally wear a US size 10 D sneaker, and this shoe in size 10 is a perfect fit. Highly recommended!

These shoes are awesome, sticky to flat pedals, and great toe protection. I would Highly recommend these for any bike application you have.