Arrived at mtb centre last week to discover I had forgotten my RC shoes. Luckily my hubby had his old pair of 5/10s in the van although a size bigger, so I wore them with two pairs of socks on. The grip on the pedals was so much better than my Ride Concepts which have disappointed me somewhat because I kept losing my grip, and I put it down to user error, but you have confirmed what I thought. Additionally they didn't let water in at the first puddle as my R Cs do due to the tiny ventilation holes in the apron of the shoe. I have now decided to stick with the 5/10s in for all future rides, and may even get the ones you've demonstrated as I like the ankle protection on them too. Thanks for the video!
Great review! You to be honest I love the 5 10 impact for riding. I bought some ride concepts and Scott shoes and they are great for working from home at my office and walking around or maybe for fine dining.
@@JaredHoff oh no way I used to live in Talent Oregon like 20 years ago. I used to party at Ground Zero in Medford. I love Ashland and the Applegate too. Man I love that area.
@@trailpimp6369 you’ll have to come back up here next summer. There’s a badass Jump and Flow trail that we are just about to open up at Spence Mountain. I should have a video on that in a couple weeks.
Thanks for the reviews. Is the RC rubber grippy at all? I think the elite has their grippest rubber? Price is my limiting factor. Also doing more XC/ trail riding and just now venturing into enduro style rides, so trying to find the right flat shoe for that.
I’ve heard from people that love the RC grip. Once I rode with one shoe on each foot,,, it was easy to tell freeriders had more grip. Best budget shoe is still the original Freerider, but RC isn’t a bad shoe. Some people like them a lot.
Good information. That’s what I was worried about I have 3 pair of five ten and grip is amazing but last year I bought a pair of ride concepts tnt mid high shoes at half price. The first few times I rode with them every time I hit a rooted or rocky section my feet would bounce off the pedals. And I have oneup aluminum pedals very grippy. I wound up selling the shoes to my friend and the first time he rode with them he commented when he hit a rocky section his feet would fall off pedals.. but I do like the mid high ankle protection and the shoes are very comfortable. Now ride concepts is having a half price sale and I’m thinking about giving them another try. I’m looking at the Powerline. But you nailed this review.👍
Been riding 5.10s for two years and the grip was very very good and hard to readjust your foot once on the flats. Just recently bought the rc accomplice and noticed it was not as sticky as the 5.10s, also my foot was bouncing off a lot. Took the rc on a few mellow rides then on the third ride I took it to some more serious trails and my foot popped off and I had to get stitches on my shin because of the pins on the flats. Should I keep the rc or go back to 5.10? Plus the rc accomplice felt really hot and tight.
It hasn’t stretched out so far, and I’m super happy with how clean it keeps my feet. Now more dirt or rocks in the shoes. But they are pretty expensive so they better work good 😂
You compared a low to mid. Not really a same same. You should have compared the 5.10 to the RC Wildcat. I switched from the Freerider to the RC Wildcat and the grip is just as good and its easier to reposition your foot when needed with the RC. I have not at all felt a loss of grip. Also the wildcat has laces and a velcro strap and D3O protection with awesome ankle bolsters that are very comfortable. Plus the wildcat is only $120. You compared apples to oranges here.
The original freerider is still a good shoe. If you can afford the freerider pro, I’d get that. But there’s plenty of good deals on the original freerider.
No, Do not like the Look of either one of these shoes LOL Sorry. I'm Old School Vans High Top Only, Vans have so many different cool style and colors and Way more Affordable and stick to my Flats Perfect.
Arrived at mtb centre last week to discover I had forgotten my RC shoes. Luckily my hubby had his old pair of 5/10s in the van although a size bigger, so I wore them with two pairs of socks on. The grip on the pedals was so much better than my Ride Concepts which have disappointed me somewhat because I kept losing my grip, and I put it down to user error, but you have confirmed what I thought. Additionally they didn't let water in at the first puddle as my R Cs do due to the tiny ventilation holes in the apron of the shoe. I have now decided to stick with the 5/10s in for all future rides, and may even get the ones you've demonstrated as I like the ankle protection on them too. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the awesome comment. It’s really hard to realize the difference the right shoe makes until to ride with them. Stoked for you! 👍🏻
Ride concepts grip good with 2mm longer pedal pins. Mine used to bounce and lose grip until I switched to longer pins. Now they always grip.
Great review! You to be honest I love the 5 10 impact for riding. I bought some ride concepts and Scott shoes and they are great for working from home at my office and walking around or maybe for fine dining.
True. Those RC shoes do look sharp, but I’m lovin’ these new five tens. Thanks man 🙏🏻
@@JaredHoff Are you in the Bay Area
@@trailpimp6369 I have family there. I’m in southern Oregon. I need to make it down there to ride again. Winters up here suck for MTBing anyway
@@JaredHoff oh no way I used to live in Talent Oregon like 20 years ago. I used to party at Ground Zero in Medford. I love Ashland and the Applegate too. Man I love that area.
@@trailpimp6369 you’ll have to come back up here next summer. There’s a badass Jump and Flow trail that we are just about to open up at Spence Mountain. I should have a video on that in a couple weeks.
Thanks for the reviews. Is the RC rubber grippy at all? I think the elite has their grippest rubber? Price is my limiting factor. Also doing more XC/ trail riding and just now venturing into enduro style rides, so trying to find the right flat shoe for that.
I’ve heard from people that love the RC grip. Once I rode with one shoe on each foot,,, it was easy to tell freeriders had more grip. Best budget shoe is still the original Freerider, but RC isn’t a bad shoe. Some people like them a lot.
Good information. That’s what I was worried about I have 3 pair of five ten and grip is amazing but last year I bought a pair of ride concepts tnt mid high shoes at half price. The first few times I rode with them every time I hit a rooted or rocky section my feet would bounce off the pedals. And I have oneup aluminum pedals very grippy. I wound up selling the shoes to my friend and the first time he rode with them he commented when he hit a rocky section his feet would fall off pedals.. but I do like the mid high ankle protection and the shoes are very comfortable. Now ride concepts is having a half price sale and I’m thinking about giving them another try. I’m looking at the Powerline. But you nailed this review.👍
I think you have to get the MTB shoes when you see a sale like that. So expensive! Thanks for the awesome comment 🤙🏻
Been riding 5.10s for two years and the grip was very very good and hard to readjust your foot once on the flats. Just recently bought the rc accomplice and noticed it was not as sticky as the 5.10s, also my foot was bouncing off a lot. Took the rc on a few mellow rides then on the third ride I took it to some more serious trails and my foot popped off and I had to get stitches on my shin because of the pins on the flats. Should I keep the rc or go back to 5.10? Plus the rc accomplice felt really hot and tight.
@@Naaambo Five Ten rubber is the gold standard 👍 RC makes great shoes as well but I prefer my fives
@@JaredHoff yeah idk if I should sell or just keep riding them? I don’t want to get more stitches on my shins lol
Great info sir. Does the sock material in the ankle area don't easily stretch out?
It hasn’t stretched out so far, and I’m super happy with how clean it keeps my feet. Now more dirt or rocks in the shoes.
But they are pretty expensive so they better work good 😂
Great job brotha, it has helped me out a lot to make my decision.
Thank you for the feedback. I’m still loving my five ten freerider pro mids. However, I know a lot of people that love the RCs.
You compared a low to mid. Not really a same same. You should have compared the 5.10 to the RC Wildcat. I switched from the Freerider to the RC Wildcat and the grip is just as good and its easier to reposition your foot when needed with the RC. I have not at all felt a loss of grip. Also the wildcat has laces and a velcro strap and D3O protection with awesome ankle bolsters that are very comfortable. Plus the wildcat is only $120. You compared apples to oranges here.
Good point man! I don’t have a ton of money, so was working with what I got, but agree with what your saying.
Totally agree 👌
Thanks Jared, Great info.
Thank you bro
Freerider or freerider pro, which should I get?
The original freerider is still a good shoe. If you can afford the freerider pro, I’d get that. But there’s plenty of good deals on the original freerider.
@@JaredHoff Ok thanks
Really should have used the wildcat for a better comparison
You’re not wrong. Maybe I’ll try those out someday
I need good toe protection
Five Ten for the win
Wrong, ride concepts is way better
Got to do you 👍🏻 I like Five Ten, but that’s my humble opinion.
No, Do not like the Look of either one of these shoes LOL Sorry. I'm Old School Vans High Top Only, Vans have so many different cool style and colors and Way more Affordable and stick to my Flats Perfect.
Appreciate you taking time to let me know. Five Ten Mid VCS vs. Hight Top Van’s 🤔 lol
@@JaredHoff you gotta go with The Style, Vans all The Way baby!!
@@JaredHoff th-cam.com/video/L61Ei6GjtSE/w-d-xo.html
@@Iseekoutthetrails love Van’s for skateboarding 🤙🏻
@@Iseekoutthetrails is that a friends TH-cam channel? Those vans high tops definitely have style