Such that, shoes that look similar can often perform differently on the trails, thanks to different materials, construction and rubber. Especially for a mid-height shoe with solid protection and decent weather resistance, I think the Powerline breathes quite well. But as I kept biking — and particularly when I switched to some pedals with more grip (Deity Deftrap) — I’ve found myself sometimes wishing it was easier to adjust my feet on the pedals without taking my feet all the way off them. But if you’re looking for a dedicated mountain bike shoe or a mountain bike shoe that you’ll also use for walking around town, I’d opt for a grippier, more protective, and more cushioned option like the Five Ten Sleuth and Sleuth DLX.

So let’s dispense with any ambiguity upfront — the Five Ten Freerider Contact is extremely adept at keeping your foot on the pedals.The Sleuth does work notably better on a mountain bike than, say, a Nike SB Stefan Janoski (my go-to casual shoe).

This innovation ensures the shoe lasts longer while leaving no marks on indoor floors, making it ideal for various environments. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 311908) for consumer credit and general insurance and a member of the Finance and Leasing Association. tinha uns adidas velhos e escorreguei com eles, e decidi adicionar um segundo par destes que agarram bem.

Having now spent a season and a half riding it, with most of that time outside of the bike park, I think they actually have some solid rationale behind that broad-ranging placement. The Sleuth also features much smaller and more tightly spaced “dots” for its tread, but I think the rubber compound is the biggest factor affecting its grip. Making shoes out of Ocean Plastic isn’t going to clean up our marine habitats, but it could help raise awareness of the threat, and get people involved in organised clean ups near them. And yeah, it is interesting how Stealth rubber has seemed to hold onto the title for most grip for so long, but we’re looking forward to comparing more options in the future to really test that. Their Powerline is a mid-height, flat-pedal shoe that features a unique construction compared to shoes from most other brands, as well as Ride Concepts’s stickiest rubber, “Rubber Kinetics DST 4.

It caught my eye, quite literally, because it didn’t look like the massive, bulky skate shoes that my friends had affectionately nicknamed “dinostompers” when they were popular for casual use in some circles many years ago.Over a 40 km day in the saddle with 1500 meters of elevation gain and six rough enduro stages, my feet remained very comfortable throughout. With at least 50% of the upper made from recycled materials, these cycling shoes support the reduction of new plastic waste. My shoe choice came about through running and living in barefoot shoes such that any shoe with an elevated heel became uncomfortable. Its fairly thick suede upper and pretty small, internal reinforcements at the heel and toe have kept my feet protected for the most part, but I’d opt for the Powerline (or Five Ten’s Freerider collection) if I frequently kicked a lot of rocks. Overall, the Powerline’s traction on the pedals is quite good, but given that it uses Ride Concepts’s highest-grip rubber compound (DST 4.