[xemini]

hey, I have the older fivetens now. It looks as if they upgraded a bit on the newer ones, and since I have a sale for my old ones, I figure I will upgrade.... I was wondering if the sam hill signatures are worth the extra $20 or should I just go with the originals?

 

[General Lee]

hey, I have the older fivetens now, It looks as if they upgraded a bit on the newer ones, and since I have a sale for my old ones, I figure I will upgrade.... I was wondering if the sam hill signatures are worth the extra $20 or should I just go with the originals?

they're the same shoe in different colors. is faux snake skin worth $20 to you?

 

[xemini]

haha thanks. the newer ones look more cushier then the older version this correct? and the sam hill had like leather on the inside of the tongue an back of heel

 

[General Lee]

couldn't tell ya. I'm scared of snakes

 

[CBJ]

What about snake on a plane?

 

[big cal]

I've got the sam hill shoes and they have awesome fit and feel, that is all.

 

[xemini]

yea, anybody got opinions on both that has tried both the newer original fivetens and sam hill signatures?

 

[LukeD]

they're the same shoe in different colors. is faux snake skin worth $20 to you?

different lacing. the lacing on the Hill shoe is like any other sneaker. a hole in the meat of the shoe without an eyelet. The regular black shoe has a fabric loop. the Hill shoe has different material inside as well. I spent the extra $20 because on the last 2 pair of regular ones i had those fabric loops that the laces go through rip out.

 

[funkendrenchman]

yea, anybody got opinions on both that has tried both the newer original fivetens and sam hill signatures?

I'm pretty sure the Sam Hills are lighter. Anyone actually put them on the scale?

 

[woof]

Looks like some new models for 09'. I read that they might be available March/April.

http://www.gravity-slaves.co.uk/?a=482

 

[JR. GANGSTA]

i have the new black ones and i love them, i haven't had any trouble with the loops at all and i rode them all season. although i haven't tried the sam hill ones on, so i cant really say the difference.

those new ones look sick in all the different colors.

 

[-C-]

they're the same shoe in different colors. is faux snake skin worth $20 to you?

No they arn't. The 'normal' black ones has a one piece tongue that wraps around from the inside, the SH model has a normal tongue.

I can't wear the normal black ones, the way the tongue works & how thick it is makes it really uncomfortable on my (apparently) odd shaped feet. But the SH & Marz versions fit fine.

 

[stumpjump]

Can't wait until they come out with the Sam Hill signature underpants. If I wear those, maybe I will win more.

 

[Kntr]

Do they come in clipless yet?

 

[skiforfree33]

The Sam Hill one also have a thinner sole so you are closer to the pedals. the tongue is not a wrap around one. the laces are on the outside. and the material on the inside is different.

I asked the FiveTen rep at crankworxs Colorado.

 

[builder666]

Not sure if this helps, but Five Ten does offer a re-sole service for a nominal fee.

 

[djamgils]

Doesn't anybody have this problem with the low five tens?
I have them for 3 months now. the left side isn't as bad as the right side.

 

[xemini]

they're the same shoe in different colors. is faux snake skin worth $20 to you?

So I take it you've tried both shoes right? Seems a few people have different opinions on them..

 

[ronan]

Doesn't anybody have this problem with the low five tens?
I have them for 3 months now. the left side isn't as bad as the right side.

do you ride with trousers?

 

[djamgils]

I used shorts all the time.
First thought it was because of the chain or LG-1 but the wearing recently started on the other side to.

When you compare the Low to the high version you will see that the high version has a stronger top layer.

 

[LMC]

Not sure if this helps, but Five Ten does offer a re-sole service for a nominal fee.

yeah they will sole non five ten shoes with sticky rubber too,

i plan to modify a set of air force one mids and have them soled in sticky rubber

 

[xemini]

Doesn't anybody have this problem with the low five tens?
I have them for 3 months now. the left side isn't as bad as the right side.

seems like they could be rubbing on the cranks?

 

[Kntr]

I want 5.10 SPD

 

[skinny mike]

I want 5.10 SPD

what?

 

[rewster]

my only complaint about mine 5tens are they stick too well sometimes. i'm jammin away to the ipod during a race run, bust a quick dance move, then i'm stuck in that position until the next smooth section

 

[PatBranch]

I want 5.10 SPD

Yeah, wtf?

 

[xemini]

so anyone else have opinions on the sam hill signatures -vs- the 07 originals?

 

[Pau11y]

Not sure if this helps, but Five Ten does offer a re-sole service for a nominal fee.

Ah good! I have some of those old Intense shoes that needs new soles. Tops are perfect, just need new rubber!

 

[RMboy]

u cud try Nike 6.0.. work very well, and you have a bit more movement for your foot on the pedal..

 

[Kntr]

Yeah, wtf?

Some people still use clips.

I tried the Oakleys SPD and the fell apart. It would be sweet if 5.10 came in SPD for the times when you dont clip in right away.

 

[stumpjump]

I would agree, depending on where I race/ride, sometimes I like the clips and something I like my flats. But it would be really awesome to have a dual purpose shoe.

 

[Kntr]

I would agree, depending on where I race/ride, sometimes I like the clips and something I like my flats. But it would be really awesome to have a dual purpose shoe.

Dont get Oakleys. Mine lasted about 5 days of riding... a couple days at Fernie, Whistler and the shore.

I sure wish they made 5.10s in clipless.

 

[DirtEveryDay]

Dude...those look like the perfect candidate for the Stealth re-sole!