New shoes from Fiveten were on display at Crankworx that had us doing a double-take. Looking less like the traditional skateshoe and more like a trail running model, the new model, dubbed the Trailcross had our attention. Featuring dual branding from both parent company Adidas and Fiveten, the hightop model had our attention. Aimed at […]
Five Ten Hellcat Pro Women’s Clipless Shoes
The Five Ten Hellcat has evolved quite a bit since its initial introduction. Known for being the signature model of Greg Minnarr, the Hellcat has always been a shoe intended for aggressive riding. Looking to update my previous Hellcats, I was thrilled to see a women’s specific version is now offered and available in 2 […]
Five Ten District Flats Shoe
If you’re like me, you find yourself wearing your favorite pair of mountain bike shoes everywhere. You never know when you might want to hop on a bike, right? I’m particularly fond of the all black Freeride EPS as much of the line looks a bit silly when put into use as street wear; Five Ten […]
Fresh Gear: Five Ten Women’s Freerider Contact MTB Shoes
Confession: I’ve been a Five Ten fan girl for quite some time now, so when the Freerider Contact was release this season in split pink, I had to scoop up a new set. I regularly switch back and forth between clip-less and flat pedals depending on the day’s ride; thanks to my day job and Bermstyle, I have […]
Review: Five Ten Hellcat
Labeled the most winning shoe in World Cup DH history, the SPD-compatible Hellcat shoe has enjoyed the reputation as a favorite amongst gravity racing pro riders. This made it a top choice when I decided to try a clip-in shoe for use when riding more technical trails. Until recently I preferred flat pedals for aggressive riding; […]
Riding Kit: Trail Riding in Gray & Black
Leave the hydration pack at home for your next ride without going full lycra by wearing this kit featuring the moto influenced One Industries Alliance Jersey. It features a tailored XC fit, a quarter zip at the front for a bit of air flow, and a rear zipper pocket means you have some room to […]
Review: Five Ten Maltese Falcon SPD Compatible Shoes
As a fan of 5.10 shoes, I’ve been looking at trying a pair of their SPD compatible shoes since they released the Hellcat. Sticky rubber soles plus SPD sounds like a winning combination. However, after checking out the Hellcat, I elected to hold off: the DH/BMX/ skate style clip-in shoe was simply too heavy. Not […]