Review on Ultimate Performance: Five Ten Freerider Mountain Bike Shoes Men's by Joel Young

After 30 years of cycling this is my first proper mountain bike shoe. I've worn Vans and running shoes for years and put off buying mountain bike shoes for years. At $90, these Five Ten Freeriders are well worth the money. I've ridden them 4 or 5 times already. The main advantages are the hard and sticky soles and the protection you get with this shoe that other boots lack. The sticky soles and extra protection you get from these boots will give you the confidence to ride more and tackle more challenging trails and terrain. Aside from the hard sticky sole, they fit like big skate shoes like Etnies or DC or Vans with thick padding. The quality seems like they will last a long time, they are stain resistant and wear very well, they still look new. They don't feel much heavier than regular skate shoes, and you can walk in them a bit too. Definitely recommended. Come to think of it, some vans aren't that cheap either. For $25-30 more just buy FiveTens and they will last for several years.