Five Ten Trailcross LT Mountain Bike Shoes Review

Bought to replace regular gym shoes/sneakers for mountain biking with flat pedals. Do the job well at a reasonable price. Stiff enough while pedaling (my other shoes were not) but still comfortable for walking. Very good grip on flat pedals.

These shoes are the best mountain biking shoes or just a quick ride to the coffee shop. I like the quality of them and they look like regular shoes.

Size runs a 1/2 size large. I wear and ordered a 12 and had to send them back for 11 1/2.Great fit, comfortable and well made.

I bought the Five Ten Trailcross LT Mountain Bike Shoe with the hope of replacing the Five Ten Access as an approach shoe, noticing the similarly sloped shape of the midsole.The Five Ten Access offered perfect fit and function, and very good durability, apart from the outsole eventually separating from the midsole. My hope in writing this review is to offer feedback to others who want something comparable to the Five Ten Access, and perhaps to anyone from Adidas who might be looking for feedback.As suggested in other reviews, I bought the Five Ten Trailcross LT Mountain Bike Shoe a half size down for proper fit. I have a wide foot (not sure if I'm an E or EE), and though some reviews suggest the width is narrow, I took a chance and so far I think it may be adequate/acceptable. After the hike, I can feel they are more narrow and would prefer a slightly wider fit.Like the Five Ten Access, the black rubber outsole is very sticky, offering good stability and grip. The shoe is somewhat stiff (desirable for mountain biking, less so for approach) which puts some strain and fatigue on calf muscles hiking up. The toe box is hard rubber and somewhat restrictive, but acceptable. The depth of the heel feels slightly shallow during steep ascending, but doesn't cause blisters.I found the laces somewhat thin and replaced them with Orthostep 48" flat laces, which are as close as I've found to the original Five Ten Access laces, which are more substantial for support.Five Ten Access is a tough act to follow - I wore Five Ten Access for as long as they were available and bought every pair I could find in my size after they were bought out by Adidas and discontinued, using them primarily as an approach shoe for hiking up Stone Mountain in Atlanta. The size of Five Ten Access is a half-size up from my normal size, and my foot goes deep enough into the shoe that the heel is covered very well, especially for ascending a steep slope. The grip and stability are excellent and exact to prevent any ankle rolling, the toe box and general width generous yet appropriately snug with lacing, and both mesh and leather are extremely durable. The only problem is how the sticky black sole eventually peels away after about six months, but I found a cobbler who was able to reattach it, and I've continued wearing the Access as a casual shoe, even with a worn down grip. Ultimately, I prefer the mesh version over the leather version, and it is also surprisingly strong and never tore. I've been hugely disappointed to see the Access discontinued, and nothing offered by Adidas has since has come close. I've tried other approach shoes only to encounter problems with width, grip and stability. Five Ten access gave ultimate confidence, grip, comfort and support going up and down the steepest slopes, and leaping or lunging across gaps.Conclusion: Five Ten Trailcross LT Mountain Bike Shoe is as close to a replacement of the Five Ten Access as I've found. That said, I'd like to see an approach shoe variant, or just bring back the Access.

If you’re thinking about it. Get them!!The shoes do make a difference. I always rode with Vans but I tried these and OMG. No more slipping, no more dirt.They are thin which allows you not to sweat but it also gets small dust in but if you don’t like that then you’re in the wrong sport.I would advise to do half a size down.

I usually ride clipless, but got a new bike and decided to give flats another try. I have had a pair of FiveTen Freerider's in the past and wasn't the biggest fan of them as they felt too "skateboarder-ish" for my taste (stuck to the pedal like glue though) so was going to look into the Freerider Pros until I saw these. A shoe that looks and feels like a tennis shoe but has the platform/support and grip of a FiveTen MTB shoe? YES PLEASE! I love these shoes, the LTs that is, and highly recommend them to anyone who wants that tennis shoe feel but with MTB shoe performance! I have been wanting a MTB shoe like this for a long time and am glad I stumbled across them. When these wear out I will buy another pair no questions asked.As with other reviews I do agree that they run a little big so I ordered a half size smaller than usual and they worked out great for me (Usually buy 11 but ordered 10.5 in these).

I have been riding in Vans for the past few years because I still skateboard and they were convenient since I always wear them thinking that they are good enough.Thats until I decided to try these made for MTB shoes.With the Vans my feet would sometimes shift on jumps and make for a scary landing, with these Five Ten Trailcross shoes this is no longer an issue, as my feet are like glued on with my Forte flat pedals.I will never again ride in anything but MTB shoes.

After taking these shoes for 2 days of MTB riding in Dupont State Forest in NC, I can say I wish I had purchased these before buying the freerider model. Lightweight, breathable, fast drying shoe with plenty of toe protection for rock/root strikes while on the trail. So far they have taken a pretty solid beating over almost 100 miles of rides but don't show any signs of serious damage. Plenty of grip to the pedal even on the roughest terrain I've encountered. The 510 brand is a legit MTB shoe for anyone who rides flat pedals. I don't see these wearing out any time soon but when they eventually do, I'll he buying another pair.