If your shoe laces are still causing you issues you can wax them with a candle or a block of Gulf Wax and they will tie a lot tighter. Hockey laces are like this and it helps crank down and stay tied.
I know this is an old video but when you tie your laces tie your overhand knot normally, make your first loop then wrap it a round normally, but when you push the lace through to make your 2nd loop this is the trick here…. Push it through again then pull the loops tight. This gives you double the holding power of the knot and holds like you double knotted it. I learned this trick when I bought my 1st pair of high end hiking shoes from the guy that was fitting me.
Having some ankle protection eould be nice for rocky rides. I've about 3200 miles on my Free-rider Pro Shoes. The sole is worn from the pedal studs, but still not shot. I often ride 35 miles a ride with total comfort. They cost $150 MSRP. That's only $20 less than the boot version you have. I would say that's not extremely unreasonable added cost to get a shoe with more material in the form of a boot. Yes, of course they're both expensive, but I get them on sale as well. I bought a second pair in advance so I don't have to wait when I finally decide to discard the first pair. Laces: use an extra knot. I always gather both halves of the conventional bow & tail and tie the shoelaces with a single overhand knot. They never come undone thereafter. Have you tried that with the shoelaces?
Good points! No I haven't tried double knotting, I'm just beiing lazy tbh haha. Ankle protection is very important to me and these shoes provide that plus the excellent grip and function. Now I regret not buying a second pair coz it looks like it's out of stock (maybe stopped production?)
I have the low top version, been on them for about 8 months. Generally share your opinion about them...pretty good shoe. My sole however feels like the sole is getting hard and less tacky and the grip isn’t as good as it once was.
Hi! I'm new to MTB and used regular sports shoes until now. About a month ago, I had a silly fall and dislocated my big toe after kicking the ground. Now that I'm getting back into riding, I've decided to buy dedicated MTB shoes to prevent a similar incident from happening again, haha. I'm leaning towards the Trailcross Mid. My only concern is if they provide enough toe protection to avoid similar injuries. Apart from that, they seem great, and I like the added ankle protection. What do you think? Can I be confident with them? Thanks!
Yes a proper mtb shoes will be best along with proper flat pedals with pins that keep your foot in place. However if you want protection, this shoe doesn’t really provide much. Try other fiveten model with stiffer soles. Not really much protection with mtb shoes. The most important thing is it grips the pedals sp you don’t slip and injure you foot. Happy pedaling!
how is it with rain/mud? they say the shoe isn’t waterproof or even water resistant? I would need it for work (Parkshaper), but then i don’t want to get wet quickly. I kind of like the sole, because you have more grip if you are walking in mud for example, but then it’s not really waterproof.. i already tried to find a other model with that sole wich is waterproof but couldn’t find something. how is your experience with wet conditions?
it's not waterproof. it's designed to dry quickly and shed water. I've used this in one of my videos in Mt. Hough where its all muddy and has pretty good traction when I was walking.
@@TrailDad i confirme, I USUALLY wear 11.5 on other shoes (like nike shoes), but THE 11 FIVESTENS MID PRO FITS ME WELL, ITS VERY STRETCH, AFTER only one ride.
If your shoe laces are still causing you issues you can wax them with a candle or a block of Gulf Wax and they will tie a lot tighter. Hockey laces are like this and it helps crank down and stay tied.
Excellent tip!!👌🏼
I know this is an old video but when you tie your laces tie your overhand knot normally, make your first loop then wrap it a round normally, but when you push the lace through to make your 2nd loop this is the trick here…. Push it through again then pull the loops tight. This gives you double the holding power of the knot and holds like you double knotted it. I learned this trick when I bought my 1st pair of high end hiking shoes from the guy that was fitting me.
Just found a slightly used pair at rei for 80 thank you for the review
Having some ankle protection eould be nice for rocky rides. I've about 3200 miles on my Free-rider Pro Shoes. The sole is worn from the pedal studs, but still not shot. I often ride 35 miles a ride with total comfort. They cost $150 MSRP. That's only $20 less than the boot version you have. I would say that's not extremely unreasonable added cost to get a shoe with more material in the form of a boot. Yes, of course they're both expensive, but I get them on sale as well. I bought a second pair in advance so I don't have to wait when I finally decide to discard the first pair. Laces: use an extra knot. I always gather both halves of the conventional bow & tail and tie the shoelaces with a single overhand knot. They never come undone thereafter. Have you tried that with the shoelaces?
Good points! No I haven't tried double knotting, I'm just beiing lazy tbh haha. Ankle protection is very important to me and these shoes provide that plus the excellent grip and function. Now I regret not buying a second pair coz it looks like it's out of stock (maybe stopped production?)
I have the low top version, been on them for about 8 months. Generally share your opinion about them...pretty good shoe.
My sole however feels like the sole is getting hard and less tacky and the grip isn’t as good as it once was.
hmm i wonder if they use a different material for the mids? i doubt it. well I've had these for only 6 monts so we'll see
Hi!
I'm new to MTB and used regular sports shoes until now. About a month ago, I had a silly fall and dislocated my big toe after kicking the ground.
Now that I'm getting back into riding, I've decided to buy dedicated MTB shoes to prevent a similar incident from happening again, haha. I'm leaning towards the Trailcross Mid. My only concern is if they provide enough toe protection to avoid similar injuries. Apart from that, they seem great, and I like the added ankle protection.
What do you think? Can I be confident with them? Thanks!
Yes a proper mtb shoes will be best along with proper flat pedals with pins that keep your foot in place. However if you want protection, this shoe doesn’t really provide much. Try other fiveten model with stiffer soles. Not really much protection with mtb shoes. The most important thing is it grips the pedals sp you don’t slip and injure you foot. Happy pedaling!
@@TrailDad Thanks for your help!
Really solid review
What about Toe protection ? are they good? Thanks a lot
Quick question,
Do you feel like these could be daily walking around shoes?
It’s light and pretty flexible. It’s doable
Hiya dude i just brought these and got wide feet two so my shoes are normally 9.5 too 10 uk but i went for 10 in these hope they fit!
yeah i think these fit my wide feet well. how is it?
@@TrailDad there so good bro!
@@tobysmith9992 so you bought 1/2 size up ?
Does this shoe protects your toes? Is it like the 5 10 impact pro?
Can you wear them 100 degree in summer?
I don’t think it gets hot. The sleeve might make it warmer than other low cut freeriders.
Great video, except you said umm and ahh about 300 times. Other than that it's a great video!
How did you get a 30% discount on these?
So they're not waterproof ?
Snug didn't bother someone who usually picks wide shoes for wide feet?
how is it with rain/mud? they say the shoe isn’t waterproof or even water resistant?
I would need it for work (Parkshaper), but then i don’t want to get wet quickly.
I kind of like the sole, because you have more grip if you are walking in mud for example, but then it’s not really waterproof..
i already tried to find a other model with that sole wich is waterproof but couldn’t find something.
how is your experience with wet conditions?
it's not waterproof. it's designed to dry quickly and shed water. I've used this in one of my videos in Mt. Hough where its all muddy and has pretty good traction when I was walking.
Is it true to size?
I'd say it runs the same as freeriders, which do run a bit larger. I usually wear size 10 on other shoes, but the 9.5 fivetens fits me well
@@TrailDad i confirme, I USUALLY wear 11.5 on other shoes (like nike shoes), but THE 11 FIVESTENS MID PRO FITS ME WELL, ITS VERY STRETCH, AFTER only one ride.
Bro ma-review mo kaya shoes ng ATTACK PH? :3
ano yun? lol
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Pwede din po ba yan pang basketball? Asking for a friend
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lakas ng grip, baka nde ka makatalon lol
@@TrailDad gusto ko po kc ung pang pataas tumalon 🚀🤣
@@TrailPeakPinoy pwede basta naka bisikleta ka habang nag babasketbol.
Hello po .. waterproof po ba ito?
Great video but had to stop halfway thru as I was getting a headache from hearing ehm umh thousand times
Take some tylenol 😂
Is this Manny Pacquiao?
Yes I am Manny
This or the free rider pro? I’m deciding between the two
if you care about ankle support and annoyed of stuff getting in your shoe during rides, I'd go for this