Five Ten Freerider Mountain Bike Shoes

UPDATE: finishing up my first season in these and they were great. everything I said in the review still holds true. the sole doesn't even seem that worn and I am an aggressive rider (jumps, downhill park). sure they aren't the most breathable and my socks are wet on hot days, but I suppose that's normal for this activity and price range. a possible upgrade for me would be a mesh upper for breatheability and some kind of quick-lace system.//if you've never tried MTB shoes, these are a great and very affordable start. I was surprised at how supportive they were - like expanding the platform of your flat pedals. What I mean is that you can quickly place your foot at a position that is not dead center on the pedal but it still feels like it is - this gives you much more confidence when putting the power down or doing jumps.Before I was using soft, minimalist trail shoes because they breathed well and fit my wide feet. The tread gripped great (almost too great), but now I realize that their flexibility is a handicap (quick foot positioning, unless very centered, makes your foot tilt and you lose confidence). The flat and rigid platform of MTB shoes is a night and day difference.PROS:+support is outstanding for MTB. I'll never go back to non-MTB shoes.+comfortable and plush as skate shoes.+lacing works well so far.+fit is wide enough for mild orthotics (I usually wear extra wide shoes)+stiff protective toe cap just in case+affordable at $60.CONS:-can get a bit warm and socks are very sweaty after a ride. (don't breathe as well as running shoes.)

I'm not sure if they make one, but I didn't see any wide option for my size and the fit is a bit narrower than I'd like comfort-wise.Fit is good lengthwise, but comfort could be improved greatly with a wider sole (which wouldn't hurt for grip on my flat pedals either, more surface area = more grip, to an extent)Zero other complaints, these are an excellent MTB shoe, definitely helped vs. my normal shoes, esp. for climbing - enough stiffness to transfer energy efficiently, but not so stiff that they're inflexible, so also comfy when off-bike, I think they've struck a great balance.

It's always nerve wracking to buy shoes online, especially if your feet are unique in any way. So, after reading the reviews and Q&A section, I decided to go with a size 10 for my 9.5, wide feet. I was pleasantly surprised to find these 10s fit perfectly.The toe box is very wide, there is plenty of volume and I have no hot spots anywhere. They are remarkably comfortable. The insole is pretty thin and doesn't have a lot of arch support. If you need that, replacement insoles are locally available since the insoles slip in and out. It's really hard to find shoes to fit my wide feet and I typically have to size up one whole size to get the width I need. But that comes with additional length that I don't need. Didn't have to do that here. The 10s fit perfectly. (1/2 size up from my borderline 9.5 feet)The shoe is sturdy, very well built and very sticky on my OneUp pedals. There is nothing not to like. I highly recommend them. Just remember that the toe box is roomy.

On my second pair now; I rode my first Freeriders into the ground in just over 1.5yrs (daily 8-10 miles urban and race BMX), and they were great! Until they weren't.The fact that I'm buying another pair can be attributed to the following:Rubber grip - fantastic against my flats (Specialized Bennies), never slip unless I'm asking for it.Reinforced soles - stiffness can be relied on, especially out of the saddle.External durability - held up in year round weather, rain and mud included.Lightweight - so nice not having any extra rotating mass on my feet!Pricing - $70 isn't chump change, but it's less than many others in the same category.But the reason I'm ranking 4 out of 5 is this:The inner heel foam has collapsed and become a stiff ring around the back of my ankles. Granted, my soles were pretty chewed up after all that riding, but the heel foam seems like a place for improvement. I do realize you can ruin ANY shoe by smashing your heels into them blindly day after day (see kids shoes lol), but I put these shoes on my feet the same way I do my sneakers and hiking boots... without this result.Maybe it's to be expected when you ride hard and constant like I do? Guess I'll find out in a year if it was a fluke or not.

Shoes are perfect for riding MTB pedals. TONS of grip. I waited too long to get these. Really upped my game and gave me confidence to push my skills. Very sturdy shoes. The price was very good considering some of styles/brands. These were a fraction of the price of other models or bike shops. I will order another pair to have on hand to last me a long time or leave one pair in the truck and one at home.

Comfortable and fuctional. Good looking. Well constructed. Well priced. Recommended.

Good shoe for riding bikes. Not a good shoe for walking. Very loud and hard for walking. But for riding a bike as intended they are great.

This pair of shoes were a great fit for me. The firmness of the soles of the shoe are like no other. I’ve enjoy them so far and i hope to continue buying this type of shoes in the future