Mare
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I am new to flats so I want to make sure I get a shoe that will grip well.Mare, if you are riding flats why not just use a proven comfortable to you shoe and never look back? You already know what fits and feels good.
I am new to flats so I want to make sure I get a shoe that will grip well.Mare, if you are riding flats why not just use a proven comfortable to you shoe and never look back? You already know what fits and feels good.
I've had my eyes on those for a while, never sold enough to pull the trigger though. I like their trailcross line for trekking as well. @Mare45 not to confuse you but why didn't you consider the 5.10 Impact Pro? Maybe a little heavy but super comfy, super sticky and for some reason they stay warm in the cold/dump but don't broil the feet during the summer.I've been using 5.10 Adidas trailcross jams and for hot summer days nothing is better , stiffness in between freerider and freerider pros .
This is a good point. When you’re starting with flats, pedal feel and grip are probably more important than any of the other aspects.Cant go wrong with 5.10 freerider , they probably offer most grip and feel , especially for starting out on flats that's what I would start with .
My foot always seems to push toward when I ride so about 1/2” seems right@Karate Monkey my friend gave me a pair that I think were a bargain on Amazon. I don’t know much about pedals so I’ve got to research them next. I’m more of a ball of the foot person. Thanks for bringing this up!
I do have another question too. How should the shoes fit? My normal size was huge. I ordered a half size down and they fit like sneakers I would normally wear (about half inch of space in front of big toe). Is that where I want to be?
Shinburgers are a rite of passage for the true flat pedal aficionado. You shall know us by our scars....And yes, I ordered shin guards. When I got my first Mtb, the pedals attacked me and I could hardly put weight on my shins for a while!
Ah the look if horror on my doctor during my physical when he noticed the scars/scratches on my calves…he’s a roadie, ‘nuf said.Shinburgers are a rite of passage for the true flat pedal aficionado. You shall know us by our scars....
Well then just arrived yesterday, and Sleuths are not big in the toe box. Marginal at best, so I need a few more hours around the house to decide, but pretty sure they are going back. Are Freeriders any wider?The sleuths are supposed to be big in the toe box (I am pretty sure that's what I read), and big overall, so they might work. Especially since you are looking for a less stiff shoe.
Wow! I’m surprised cause of the reviews I read. Will they fit if you size up? Or just not wide enough no matter what?Well then just arrived yesterday, and Sleuths are not big in the toe box. Marginal at best, so I need a few more hours around the house to decide, but pretty sure they are going back. Are Freeriders any wider?
Did you get the Sleuths or the Sleuths DLX ? The latter seem to be more actual riding oriented, I couldn't tell the difference other than small details like some extended reinforcement on the toe box and slightly different colors...@Mare45 I wound up keeping the Sleuths. I wore them around the house for a few days and figured out the width was OK. The lower profile toe box was giving a different feel. I like them a lot and they will be my primary BMX, pump and jump shoe.
Now, will Freeriders feel the same? I could actually use a new daily riding shoe.
The base Sleuth, it has canvas toe box. I didn't want a leather uppers or an overly stiff sole. Still eyeing the Freerider, and, look at this:Did you get the Sleuths or the Sleuths DLX ? The latter seem to be more actual riding oriented, I couldn't tell the difference other than small details like some extended reinforcement on the toe box and slightly different colors...