This is an all around excellent shoe for bmx and and mountain biking as the stealth rubber soles grip to the pedals very well. They might feel a little stiff when new, but break in nicely and are extremely durable. They are similar to the 510 basic, if not identical with different color schemes.
I was trying to get back into biking but my feet were always so sore. I really didn't like the idea of the clip pedals special pedals. But I really wanted something with a stiffer sole to take the strain off of my feet. I absolutely love these shoes. They are stiff enough to avoid hurting my feet but they stick to the pedals like glue so I don't feel like I'm losing any of my force, either on my mountain or road bikes. They've got enough support that I can wear them running errands and they are sturdy enough to take a beating but still look great. They are comfy and I love the way they look - I wouldn't ride my bike in anything else. Long live the Freerider!
I've always used clipless pedals, but now am getting more into free ride stuff so I switched to flats. I tried wearing Vans at first but my feet kept slipping off the pedals at inopportune times. The Five Ten Freeriders are amazing. I actually got a little freaked out by how grippy they were. I feel almost like I'm clipped in. Can't say how durable they are as I've only had mine two months, but they do well even when wet and muddy. I'm a women's size 7.5/8 so I ordered the men's size 6 and they fit perfectly. Not the most comfortable for casual wear (though they look cool!) because of the stiff sole, but excellent for biking.
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