These are 5-10 trail cross, used em almost 2-3 times a week for about 3 years. They still work ok, the grip has faded noticeably.
by komalnaath
These are 5-10 trail cross, used em almost 2-3 times a week for about 3 years. They still work ok, the grip has faded noticeably.
by komalnaath
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For something like 10 years. Clipped in so little wear on the tread. Only regularly worn pair of shoes to last more than a year for me.
I only get a season out of a pair. Been so happy with them I just buy new ones.
I’m 6 plus years on my fiveten hellcats. Clipless.
Every person I know with flats goes through shoes every one to two years. If you want grippy rubber, you get ass for durability, particularly with pedal pins.
I usually get 2 Seasons out of a pair, but by the last few months of that second season my soles look like the trenches of the Somme.
Im riding on Chromag Daggas so they’re very, uh. Un gentle on the shoesies.
Currently the best I’ve found for Grip vs Longevity is the Specialized 2FO Roost flats.
Have them for 2y now, mine look worden than yours tbh, my crankbrother stamps messes them up real good xD
I have clipless shoes over 10 years old
5:10 are a soft grippy rubber, with your usage thats about right.
My 5:10 climbing and bike soles last about the time, just get them resoled before you wear through the midsole (if the uppers are still in decent condition).
Otherwise switch to a different brand – performance v longevity – the choice is yours.
My 510 goretex lasted a year and half before they started letting in water. Adidas have a 2 year warranty on their shoes so I just told them about the issue and got a new pair for free.
Those have plenty of time left
First pair back in the day lasted 2 years and then started going. Last pair on the new light trail ones are cooked after 1 year. So usage varies.
I buy a new pair once a year, then delegate the old pair to trail building. And the cycle goes on.
Excellent, happy to read this. I just got a pair of 5-10’s Sam hill edition delivered and haven’t ridden them yet. Are they as amazing as what everyone says? Sounds so