Five Ten Men's Kestrel Cycling Shoe

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeUK SizeEurope
2133
2.51.534
3234.5
3.52.535
4335.5
4.53.536
5437
5.54.537.5
6538
6.55.539
7639.5
7.56.540
8741
8.57.541.5
9842
9.58.542.5
10943
10.59.544
111044.5
11.510.545
121146
12.511.546.5
131247
13.512.548
141348.5
151449.5

Product details

Fabric type
Synthetic/Textile
Care instructions
Machine Wash
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Rubber

About this item

  • Dual-compound rubber outsole with Stealth C4 & Mi6
  • Boa IP1 closure system
  • Compatible with all SPD pedals
  • Stiff, carbon-infused shank
  • Synthetic, weather-resistant toe box with micro-perforation
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Product details

  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5211150
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2016
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N48TNUA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Product Description

Designed to transfer power to the pedals as efficiently as possible, the Kestrel features a unique dual-compound Stealth C4/Mi6 outsole, a stiff, carbon-infused shank, and a wider cleat interface that is compatible with every type of SPD pedal. The snug Boa IP1 closure system permits a custom fit with a simple turn of the dial. We used only hydrophobic materials with minimal water intake to create the synthetic uppers, and mesh inserts improve its breathability

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
54 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance and firmness of the shoes. They mention that it looks good, has a good firm feel, and becomes more flexible and softer the more you use it. They also like the power transfer, and weight. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort, quality, fit, and lacing.

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6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They say it looks good and they love the simplicity of the Boa system.

"...I can walk in these shoes no problem. I love the simplicity of the Boa and I can tighten or loosen my shoes on-bike...." Read more

"...A great shoe for the price plus it really looks good. The shoe is not light but very comfortable and stable...." Read more

"Fantastic shoe! Light weight with smart looks...." Read more

"...The look and finish are top notch. I would like a little more padding inside the shoe, especially in the tongue and around the heel cup...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the firmness of the shoes. They mention that the soles are stiff, but the shoe becomes more flexible and softer the more they use it.

"...The Kestrel is kind of the best of all worlds. The sole of the Kestrel is much stiffer than I expected and provides a solid platform with very good..." Read more

"...The shoe becomes more flexible and softer the more you use it...." Read more

"I'm pleased and surprised at how stiff the soles are. Great power transfer clipped in, but grippy during HAB...." Read more

"...It also has a good firm feel for great pedal power." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers say the shoes have a solid platform with good power transfer. They also mention that the heel is snug for a good power stroke when cycling.

"...stiffer than I expected and provides a solid platform with very good power transfer...." Read more

"...The toe box has a lot of room and the heel is snug for a good power stroke when cycling. A great shoe for the price plus it really looks good...." Read more

"I'm pleased and surprised at how stiff the soles are. Great power transfer clipped in, but grippy during HAB...." Read more

"...It also has a good firm feel for great pedal power." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weight of the shoes. They mention that it's a comfortable and stable shoe. Some customers also mention that the shoe is a bit heavy.

"...A great shoe for the price plus it really looks good. The shoe is not light but very comfortable and stable...." Read more

"Fantastic shoe! Light weight with smart looks...." Read more

"Comfortable light weight shoe" Read more

"Fine for recumbent cycling. Kind of heavy with a good "sticky" sole. I like them...." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the shoes. Some find them more comfortable and easy to put on, while others say the fit is super narrow and not comfortable.

"...with an outsole that provides a lot of protection but is still very comfortable. I can walk in these shoes no problem...." Read more

"...2. The fit is super narrow and not comfortable.3...." Read more

"...The shoe is now more comfortable and easy to put on. The toe box has a lot of room and the heel is snug for a good power stroke when cycling...." Read more

"The shoe is great so far ,very comfortable and true to size. It also has a good firm feel for great pedal power." Read more

9 customers mention4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the shoes. Some find it great, comfortable, and true to size, with a lot of room in the toe box and a snug heel for a good power stroke. However, others say that the fit is super narrow and not comfortable.

"...The toe box has a lot of room and the heel is snug for a good power stroke when cycling. A great shoe for the price plus it really looks good...." Read more

"...2. The fit is super narrow and not comfortable.3...." Read more

"...-in period because of the stiffness, but after a few rides, they fit like a glove. Most of this is due to the boa system...." Read more

"I had difficulty putting the shoe on. Shoe not wide enough." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the shoes. Some mention that they are excellent, nice, and the best trail shoes on the market, while others say that they were poorly made and will not last very long.

"...I’m glad I did because these are excellent shoes. I ride a 27.5 Giant Anthem with Crank Brothers Candy 7 pedals...." Read more

"...this causes the entire show to fail. I would not buy as the shoe will not last you very long." Read more

"The shoe is great so far ,very comfortable and true to size. It also has a good firm feel for great pedal power." Read more

"Simply awesome. This is quite possibly the best trail show on the market...." Read more

4 customers mention2 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the lacing of the shoes. Some find it easy to put on, while others say that the lace system gets jammed and breaks after a couple of weeks.

"...The shoe is now more comfortable and easy to put on. The toe box has a lot of room and the heel is snug for a good power stroke when cycling...." Read more

"the lace system got jammed after a couple of weeks. returned for a refund a a different pair of Five Tens that uses traditional laces and velcro." Read more

"...great support, easy lacing to get it on just right. Really makes your foot one with the peddle when you clip in." Read more

"Boa lace system broken upon first time trying these on... No longer trust the boa system." Read more

A really expensive shoe. On my 3rd ride hit ...
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A really expensive shoe. On my 3rd ride hit ...
A really expensive shoe. On my 3rd ride hit the boa attachment to a tree root and broke it off. Litterally broke off. Can't believe a $200 shoe can't stand the heat of a small trail. Very dissapointed. Now waiting to hear back from Five Ten to see if it will be covered by warranty. Don't have any high hopes though. I think I Won't be buying Five Ten anytime soon...
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PC Mountain
5.0 out of 5 stars the happy-medium shoe
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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I wore the Five-Ten Freeriders with my flat pedals and liked them alot so when I decided to clip in, it made sense to try the Five Ten Kestrel. I’m glad I did because these are excellent shoes. I ride a 27.5 Giant Anthem with Crank Brothers Candy 7 pedals. I ride on mostly technical trails with the occasional gravel grind thrown in. I didn’t want a straight-up traditional cross-country shoe nor did I want something that looked like a hiking (i.e. trail) shoe. The Kestrel is kind of the best of all worlds. The sole of the Kestrel is much stiffer than I expected and provides a solid platform with very good power transfer. Actually the whole shoe is stiffer than I expected with an outsole that provides a lot of protection but is still very comfortable. I can walk in these shoes no problem. I love the simplicity of the Boa and I can tighten or loosen my shoes on-bike. I do find myself occasionally having to tighten up as the ride progresses. The Kestrel also breathes well which is essential here in Florida and water resistance is good too. I’m pretty sure I picked the perfect shoe and I would buy this again for sure.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars A great cycling shoe for the price!
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2017
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The shoe fits good, a little tight in the entry. I use a 11 1/2 size and these shoes fit as expected for my size. In the beginning I needed to loosen up the Boa tensioner by pulling it out to release the tension in the ankle area. I used some shoe stretchers to make the ankle insert area a little more flexible to insert my foot. I also used a shoe horn to make it easier to insert my foot. The shoe becomes more flexible and softer the more you use it. It functions really well for my cycling use and is really easy to micro adjust the tightness with the boa tensioner. The shoe is now more comfortable and easy to put on. The toe box has a lot of room and the heel is snug for a good power stroke when cycling. A great shoe for the price plus it really looks good. The shoe is not light but very comfortable and stable. I really like the Five Ten shoes and I have a Freerider pro pair that I use when I don't clip in on my bike. I definitely would recommend this shoe and the Five Ten brand!
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george sanchez
1.0 out of 5 stars performance of shoe
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
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the fish line which functions as lace is horrible. this causes the entire show to fail. I would not buy as the shoe will not last you very long.
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Steven Vannucci
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic shoe. It is like a cross between my 510 Freerider Contact and my Sidi Dominator.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017
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I'm pleased and surprised at how stiff the soles are. Great power transfer clipped in, but grippy during HAB. Probably not good for mud, as there are no lugs, just the sticky flat dots. They are great for scurrying up granite and slate, here in Central AZ. They do have a break-in period because of the stiffness, but after a few rides, they fit like a glove. Most of this is due to the boa system. I have had the boa lacing system on two pairs of Simms wading boots, and love it. Like others have said, it can break if you smash the dial into a rock or tree, probably because it is made of plastic;) It's on top of the wading boot, but it is of thicker construction. Once the shoe is broken in, entry becomes easier.
4 people found this helpful
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Jeff W
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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The shoe is great so far ,very comfortable and true to size. It also has a good firm feel for great pedal power.
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Josh W.
2.0 out of 5 stars Been super excited to get a pair of 5Ten's
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2015
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Been super excited to get a pair of 5Ten's. People rave about the flats so I was stoked. Sadly I've run into some issues.

1. The ratchet mechanism opens and loosens randomly on its own, even while waiting in staging not riding.
2. The fit is super narrow and not comfortable.
3. The shoe doesn't open up enough when cable is fully extracted, makes getting the shoes on really difficult.
4. The back of the shoe's height tapers off at a bad spot, causing blisters since the movement of the heel when pedaling rubs against it right above the base of the achillis tendon. Have had to wear bandaids for every ride to avoid this.
13 people found this helpful
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LA
5.0 out of 5 stars Best MTB shoe I have experienced....
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
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Fantastic shoe! Light weight with smart looks. My only concern is the soft durometer of the rubber sole, while very tacky for climbing over soggy obstacles, will result in a short lifespan. Other than that caveat, it's the best MTB shoe I have experienced.
5 people found this helpful
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Amazon Customer raw
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016
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I had difficulty putting the shoe on. Shoe not wide enough.
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paolo donini
5.0 out of 5 stars Comodo e proteggono bene
Reviewed in Italy on February 27, 2018
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Ottima qualità, si fa un po' fatica a calzarle ma una volta indossate sono molto comode .
Provate nelle notturne con temperature vocine allo zero e si sono comportate ottimamente, viene il dubbio che in estate manchino delle prese d'aria per rinfrescare il piede.
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Gerhard Kasten
5.0 out of 5 stars Sollte man eine Größe größer bestellen - Kauftipp
Reviewed in Germany on May 19, 2016
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Habe mir den Schuh in drei Größen bestellt, 42,5, 43 und 44. Normalerweise habe ich 42,5. Bei Radschuhen sollte man generell eine Größe größer bestellen, soweit ich weiß. Entsprechend der Rezessionen sollte dieser Schuh jedoch größer geschnitten sein. Ist er defakto meiner Meinung nach jedoch nicht, sehr wohl jedoch etwas Breiter als andere Schuhe. Etwa ein Salomon war nicht so komfortabel und enger geschnitten. Wenn man diesen Schuh also eine Nummer größer nimmt passt er auch bei etwas breiteren Füßen noch recht gut. Mein Kauftipp
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Matteo Lamberti
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo prodotto
Reviewed in Italy on February 9, 2016
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Robuste, comode, rapidissime da utilizzare ed esteticamente molto gradevoli. Nel suo genere non credo esista niente di meglio in commercio! Una scarpa perfetta per l'enduro MTB.
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big 'E'
5.0 out of 5 stars Top mtb Schuh
Reviewed in Germany on May 1, 2020
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Der BESTE Clickpedal-Schuh, den ich in 35 Jahren MTB Sport hatte. Ich bin sogar 10 Kilometer daran gelaufen (Platten). Er braucht natürlich einige Zeit um mit dem Fuß 'warm zu werden'.
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Bernhard
3.0 out of 5 stars Zu groß bestellt
Reviewed in Germany on August 2, 2015
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Habe ihn eine Nummer zu groß bestellt! dachte er ist eher klein geschnitten mit einlagesohlen unter Wegs fürs nächste mal weiß ich es
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