Haven't tried the TNT, but the Powerline is quite stiff. Grip is pretty decent, but not quite up to Impact or Freerider Pro level.
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I have the spesch DH something and find them quite stiff compared to my 5 10 Impact VXI.
I don't know how the impact are vs the Freerider Pro...?
I don't know how the impact are vs the Freerider Pro...?
I wear Freerider Pro's for trail riding, but on extended downhills an old break in my right foot really starts to ache. I want something stiffer for gravity days. I haven't had "old" impacts for a few years and haven't tried the new version. But also finding stock is tough...
TNT are supposed to be slightly stiffer than the Powerline aren't they?
I tried the new Spec Roost 2FOs - rubber was on par with Five Ten, but the pair I got was too small. I'd try the DH version as an alternative to Impact Pros (my current go-to shoe).
I tried TNTs last year and the rubber/grip was crap. They were very stiff and clunky feeling too. I wasn't a fan of the footbeds - they felt squishy, which made it feel like my foot was kinda floating loosely inside the stiff shoe.
I tried TNTs last year and the rubber/grip was crap. They were very stiff and clunky feeling too. I wasn't a fan of the footbeds - they felt squishy, which made it feel like my foot was kinda floating loosely inside the stiff shoe.
I just started wearing the Crank Brothers Stamp shoes. Definitely not as stiff, and definitely not as grippy. Hoping the grip will get better as I’m only one ride in on them. Construction and comfort seem to be better than my freerider pros so far.
I bought my impact in 2016, I don't know if that makes them old or new?
5 years is a long time to wear out mtb shoes, I have been mainly riding spd lately and using flats only during the winter. I will give flats a serious try this year just because Sam Hill, you know
The grip on the 2fo dh flat is OK compared to the vxi, at least for my riding.
The fit of the shoes felt good at first but I felt muscle pain on the outside of the arch after just a few minutes of riding... I change the insole for one with way less support and it feels good now.
Insoles might help you to fine tune the fit, specially considering your previous injury.
I've gotten new Impacts from zee Germans (bike-discount.de) in the past twelve months. I bought some Freerider Pros but the sole delaminated and I warrantied them for Freeriders (stitched on all the way around).
Impacts > FR Pros > Freeriders in terms of stiffness.
The new Specialized shoes felt great in store, but I haven't tried them on a bike. I'd suggest they're between the FR Pros and Impacts stiffness wise.
Impacts > FR Pros > Freeriders in terms of stiffness.
The new Specialized shoes felt great in store, but I haven't tried them on a bike. I'd suggest they're between the FR Pros and Impacts stiffness wise.
Impacts are good but they give me the dexterity of ski boots so I only ride park in them.
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So far my RC Wildcats are the bees knees. I love me a mid top for the extra ankle protection. Also a fan of strapping down the laces.
As 6thElement stated the freeride are good for shorter days especially if your heavier...they aren't stiff enough to platform a days worth of abuse. The impacts without question have been a solid platform for long weekends and park days.....
I'm trying to find a pair of impacts in 13 or 14...I can break in a 13 but 14 would be best.. want the old Sam hill style white...
I'm trying to find a pair of impacts in 13 or 14...I can break in a 13 but 14 would be best.. want the old Sam hill style white...
those are good but honestly the newer version is equally as stiff but much lighter.
Which ones... I have the freeride I got 2 months ago and the balls and arch start to get worked after a couple hours...they are stiffer than the old freeride but I never experienced foot fatigue on race day with my impacts .
That said I do want to try the freeride pro...it has my interest
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Impact pro or freeride pro???
I plan on getting impacts but if the FR pro has a stiffer sole that may be a better answer softer top and stiff base...
Then that's what I'll buy...thanks.....
I always had em in this line up fr, fr pro and impact...didn't know it was an impact pro probably cause I'm lazy lol....but this is the plan for sure
Buddy has them. Crazy stiff sole, but rubber isn't FiveTen or even close.
There's the original Impact that look like old man orthopedics, then there's the newer Impact Pro's.
If you find somewhere with a deal on 13 US let me know!
So pretty much maybe stickiest RC shoe not quite 510 free rider pro, nothing is impact. Unrideable?
Will do 13s are tight but I can break em in so I start there. If I find a set I will let you know where for sure...
Update on this. The Stamps started separating at the toe/sole area on the first ride after I clipped a rock pretty good. Crank Brothers were great on the warranty end. Sent me out a pair of Stamp speed lace. Really nice set up with the speed lace and the Velcro strap. Fit was great, really comfy. But after one trail ride and one day on the DH bike, I’m back on my old freerider pros. The grip just doesn’t even come close. I really wanted to like these, but I’ll be shopping for new 5-10’s again.
I just got a pair of the primeblue 5.10 Freerider Pros. They are cordura-type cloth instead of fully rubber/vinyl. And they have an adidas logo on the tongue too.
I'm hoping they are slightly less hot than regular Freeriders Pros and Impact Pros.
The fit has changed again since my last pair of Freerider Pros. They are slightly roomier and longer than my previous 11.5s.
I'm hoping they are slightly less hot than regular Freeriders Pros and Impact Pros.
The fit has changed again since my last pair of Freerider Pros. They are slightly roomier and longer than my previous 11.5s.
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I only have a couple sorta mellow rides on them, but it seems similar.
I threw away my old F Pros, but do have Impact Pros to directly compare.
I threw away my old F Pros, but do have Impact Pros to directly compare.
How much roomier? Are we talking pre-Adidas toe box width?
i got a pair of those for my kiddo. approve of the recycled content. build quality seems really solid. he likes them a lot. obviously can't comment on grip, but his feet don't seem to slip much and he jumps a bit and rides pretty rough/janky crap.
Roomier would be nice in a 14...so finding stuff is harder and occasionally I can stretch a 13 out lol
Funny, I got a pair of 13's a few weeks ago and they're slightly smaller than my "normal" freerider pros.
No. I’d say slightly longer and slightly wider, perhaps because the padding is thinner. FWIW my 2020 Impact Pros have a roomier toebox than these 2021 Freerider Pros.
There’s a high likelihood that these are made in a different factory each year. Apparel and shoe manufacturing in the 3rd world is a continuous cost cutting game of musical chairs.
let me know when Maxxis starts making flat pedal shoes.
It’s been 15 years and no one’s been able to match Stealth rubber.
It’s been 15 years and no one’s been able to match Stealth rubber.
Going to hunt down impacts today...if I'd have had a thicker front section I think my toe would have faired a bit better...love the freeride, wife loves hers...couldn't figure how her foot was stuck to pedal...lol showed her the holes it punched in it..
The Impact Pro toes are awesome. Besides the hard cap, they also have a very thin layer of VPD. I've smashed them through a rotting log and not even noticed it except for the brown stain on the outside and the tug on the pedal.
agreed. tried to ride in my old freeriders a few times a while back and toes got much more smashed than with my usual impacts...
This is good to know I have freeride and smashed my toe good...
I started to look for pros today....missing toe nails gets old
I started to look for pros today....missing toe nails gets old
How different are the Impact Pros from the ye olde Impacts? Are they as stiff?