Five Ten Freerider Contact Men's MTB Shoes

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 114 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
100% Textile/Synthetic
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Closure type
Lace-Up

About this item

  • Innovative Contact Outsole with Stealth Mi6 rubber
  • Lightest Freerider model
  • Added toe cap protection
  • Abrasion resistant textile & synthetic upper
  • Stiff, compression-molded EVA midsole
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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 5 x 9 inches; 12.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Freerider Contact-M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Five Ten
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O61967M
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 114 ratings

Product Description

Five Ten, the Brand of the Brave, is a leader in performance, high-friction footwear. From downhill mountain bike racing to rock climbing, from wing suit flying to kayaking, Five Ten makes footwear for the world's most dangerous sports. The Redlands, California-based company has been producing cutting-edge designs and proprietary Stealth rubber soles for nearly 30 years. With the help of top national and international athletes and guides, combined with a world-class rubber-testing and R&D facility, Five Ten is the shoe brand of choice for the world's most exciting athletes.

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
114 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, grip, and comfort of the shoes. They mention that it's a great riding shoe, with a sticky sole that grips flat pedals really well. They are also satisfied with performance, versatility, and value. However, some customers differ on fit and stiffness.

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34 customers mention30 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the shoes. They say they're well-made, great riding shoes, and hold up well. Some customers also mention that the soles are great and stick to pedals well. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of these shoes.

"...another pair or consider a different shoe...but great for trails, super great shoe....in our group we not have 3 people who have purchased these!" Read more

"...All synthetic material is nice too. Tough and dries fast. I would only wear them for biking though...." Read more

"...hundreds off miles on my bike, walking on the trails and the material is still holding (Photo)...." Read more

"I love these shoes. Very well made, super solid construction...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers like the grip of the shoes. They say it has a sticky sole that sticks to flat pedals really well. Some say the shoes are stiff and grippy, and the stealth rubber adds great grip and control. Overall, most are satisfied with the grip and performance of the product.

"AMAZING SHOE! So glad I purchased these to ride in! Amazing grip!!!..." Read more

"...These sure stick to the pedals though, and the foot bed is nice and stiff. All synthetic material is nice too. Tough and dries fast...." Read more

"...The Stealth rubber adds great grip and control. Only thing... They DO NOT add pedal grip as clipped shoes...." Read more

"...Very well made, super solid construction. They have the perfect amount of grip for peddles, and a nice added bonus: they grip wet brick equally as..." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the shoes. They mention that the shoes are very grippy, have a soft sole, and feel real to size.

"...These shoes have great arch support and toe protection. They feel real to size, I'm a 12, got a size 12. Great Shoe! Do not overthink this...." Read more

"...1/2 an hour wearing them in the house, they settled down and are really comfortable...." Read more

"Comfortable fit and excellent grip for flat pedals...." Read more

"...I ordered an 11 (.5 size up from what I normally wear) and they fit great!..." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shoes. They mention that they are comfortable, well suited to their purpose, and better than advertised. Some say that the shoes are great with DMR vault pedals.

"...I have wide feet and they work well, but I have another pair of Five Ten's that fit even better- their "Elements" series...." Read more

"They work great, but I'm not sure about the smooth patch on the sole, which I think works against the goal of keeping them on the pedal...." Read more

"...Performance and comfort, and durability is something hard to find in sporting equipment these days!" Read more

"Comfortable and well suited to their purpose." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the shoes. They mention that they are perfect for riding, improve their overall riding experience, and are great for biking. Some say that the shoes are ok for short distances but not good for hiking.

"...: These are NOT a hike and bike shoes, they are a bike shoe...ok for short distances but not good for hiking, so if you are hiking and biking,..." Read more

"...Great Shoe! Do not overthink this. They will improve your overall riding experience." Read more

"These are great shoes and just right for a 2 hour bike ride...." Read more

"...They are perfect for riding and give good grub on the pedals." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the craftsmanship of the shoes worth the price point. They also say it's a great free ride shoe.

"...The quality, materials, and craftsmanship seem to be worth the price point...." Read more

"...They are worth the $$$." Read more

"...They run on the small size. But I am still able to use them. Great free ride shoe." Read more

"Great fit, nice price" Read more

19 customers mention7 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that they seem true to size, have a wide toe box, and the length is exact. However, some say that the shoes run a bit small and the toe area is oddly sized.

"...So glad I purchased these to ride in! Amazing grip!!! They are slight wide, not an issue though as I like thicker socks and great for wool socks..." Read more

"The shoes seem true to size - I wear 44's (10 1/2) for almost all my footwear. The soles are stiff and grippy, as advertised...." Read more

"...Order a half size smaller. The toes box is wide and the shoe is stiff so can't lace it as snug as I want so I will go half size small next time...." Read more

"...13. Fairly firm sole when on pedal so thats nice. the toe room is wide so if a narrow foot may be an issue ?" Read more

11 customers mention4 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the stiffness of the shoes. Some mention that they are stiff and more surefooted on the bike, while being fairly firm sole when on pedal. Others say that they first put them on, they felt stiff and unyeilding, but after about a week, they started to flex a bit.

"...Order a half size smaller. The toes box is wide and the shoe is stiff so can't lace it as snug as I want so I will go half size small next time...." Read more

"...So for now looks like I'll have to stick with the 13. Fairly firm sole when on pedal so thats nice. the toe room is wide so if a narrow..." Read more

"...When I first put them on, they felt stiff and unyeilding, but after about 1/2 an hour wearing them in the house, they settled down and are really..." Read more

"I really like these shoes for riding. Nice and solid feel on my pedals. They run on the small size. But I am still able to use them...." Read more

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The Freeriders are a step above my old riding shoes. The Stealth rubber adds great grip and control. Only thing... They DO NOT add pedal grip as clipped shoes. Those other reviews... well... I do not know. These are not clip shoes, and I like them for that reason. Is easier to jump off the bike in those gnarly rock gardens with the Freeriders. I use them in pair with Shimano Saint PedalsShimano Pd-Mx80 Platform Pedals. I've put them trough hundreds off miles on my bike, walking on the trails and the material is still holding (Photo). These shoes have great arch support and toe protection. They feel real to size, I'm a 12, got a size 12. Great Shoe! Do not overthink this. They will improve your overall riding experience.
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Hiddentreasurebargains
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING SHOE! So glad I purchased these to ride ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
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AMAZING SHOE! So glad I purchased these to ride in! Amazing grip!!! They are slight wide, not an issue though as I like thicker socks and great for wool socks in the fall and spring!!!! Length is exact...I am slightly larger than a 14, and they don't make 15, so I ordered the 14, just big enough...slightly small on me because I am a bit larger than a 14, but no issues on the trail while pedaling and no issues for walking sections....NOTE: These are NOT a hike and bike shoes, they are a bike shoe...ok for short distances but not good for hiking, so if you are hiking and biking, bring another pair or consider a different shoe...but great for trails, super great shoe....in our group we not have 3 people who have purchased these!
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Dean Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars Great mtn bike shoe for flat pedals
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2015
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Great mtn bike shoe for flat pedals. Order a half size smaller. The toes box is wide and the shoe is stiff so can't lace it as snug as I want so I will go half size small next time. These sure stick to the pedals though, and the foot bed is nice and stiff. All synthetic material is nice too. Tough and dries fast. I would only wear them for biking though. I would pick a more comfy, less stiff shoe for my "do it all" shoe, like a Guide Tennie.
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Rincongreen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Trail Shoes
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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The Freeriders are a step above my old riding shoes. The Stealth rubber adds great grip and control. Only thing... They DO NOT add pedal grip as clipped shoes. Those other reviews... well... I do not know. These are not clip shoes, and I like them for that reason. Is easier to jump off the bike in those gnarly rock gardens with the Freeriders. I use them in pair with Shimano Saint Pedals Shimano Pd-Mx80 Platform Pedals . I've put them trough hundreds off miles on my bike, walking on the trails and the material is still holding (Photo). These shoes have great arch support and toe protection. They feel real to size, I'm a 12, got a size 12. Great Shoe! Do not overthink this. They will improve your overall riding experience.
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Rincongreen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Trail Shoes
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
The Freeriders are a step above my old riding shoes. The Stealth rubber adds great grip and control. Only thing... They DO NOT add pedal grip as clipped shoes. Those other reviews... well... I do not know. These are not clip shoes, and I like them for that reason. Is easier to jump off the bike in those gnarly rock gardens with the Freeriders. I use them in pair with Shimano Saint Pedals[[ASIN:B007Q4PBO8 Shimano Pd-Mx80 Platform Pedals]]. I've put them trough hundreds off miles on my bike, walking on the trails and the material is still holding (Photo). These shoes have great arch support and toe protection. They feel real to size, I'm a 12, got a size 12. Great Shoe! Do not overthink this. They will improve your overall riding experience.
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D. McMahon
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, well-built shoes, but they run a bit small
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
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I love these shoes. Very well made, super solid construction. They have the perfect amount of grip for peddles, and a nice added bonus: they grip wet brick equally as well. I have to take my infant daughter up and down wet stairs quite often and I have started wearing the shoes for that. There is no way I am slipping when I have these suckers on!

I usually wear 10.5-11. I got 10.5 and they were too snug length-wise. I had to go to 11.

Are usually wear a 10.5
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Alan
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice shoes but quality a little suspect
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
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Great shoes - very comfortable, good support and pretty grippy. Really should be 3.5 star rating. Soles are falling apart less than 2 years. Sounds like a long time but did not use them much the first year. Riding much more this year but need to get the soles repaired quickly before the completly fall apart.
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Alan
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice shoes but quality a little suspect
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
Great shoes - very comfortable, good support and pretty grippy. Really should be 3.5 star rating. Soles are falling apart less than 2 years. Sounds like a long time but did not use them much the first year. Riding much more this year but need to get the soles repaired quickly before the completly fall apart.
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The Good Life
5.0 out of 5 stars Will buy again until FiveTen make something even better
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017
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Second pair of Freerider Contacts, and my wife is moving on to her second pair as well. Performance and comfort, and durability is something hard to find in sporting equipment these days!
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Seventh-777
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but odd sizing in the toe area. Reinforced toe is good but may not fit as expected.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
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These are a great design idea, with a couple of flaws. I put over 1,000 miles on a set of regular Freeriders (XC, DH, Enduro), so I was pretty excited to try these because of the new toe protection. Unfortunately they don't fit like regular Freeriders - the toe box is quite a bit wider, and as a result my feet never really felt planted on the pedals while wearing them. Unlike the FRs, I felt really disconnected from the pedals the entire time. On top of that, the reinforced toe cover/protection makes the bend/flex point feel a bit strange - they don't flex like a normal sneaker, it's further up towards the laces. Not really a problem per se, but it's worth mentioning.

I unfortunately ended up returning them and going back to the regular Freerider. In addition to the toe box and odd disconnected feeling between my feet and my pedals, my feet literally fell asleep wearing these after an hour each time - I think it may be because the toe protection doesn't allow the area around the ball of your foot to flex/expand when you're moving around.

If your feet fit in them (or perhaps you have big toes?) they're certainly a quality shoe with the usual awesome 510 stealth rubber. They just weren't for me, and if you're used to the feel of Freeriders (which fit like a normal running shoe) you may not like these.
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Tops for flat pedals
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2016
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The shoes seem true to size - I wear 44's (10 1/2) for almost all my footwear. The soles are stiff and grippy, as advertised. When I first put them on, they felt stiff and unyeilding, but after about 1/2 an hour wearing them in the house, they settled down and are really comfortable. Have now worn them for several longer rides of 2-3 hours and love them. Takes the twist out of my foot when pressing down on the pedals and eases foot fatigue pounding up the hills. Highly recommended.
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Eric
1.0 out of 5 stars Could have been good
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2017
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good sole for the grip on the pedal. Poor sole, no...very pool sole for resistance...peels after the second ride on the side...
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Davvero ottime!
Reviewed in Italy on January 23, 2019
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Comode e grip eccezionale sui pedali piatti con pin. Un pò scivolose a terra in caso di fango e superfici bagnate. Molto semplici da pulire con una semplice spugna bagnata. Misura giusta, consiglio nel dubbio tra 2 taglie di stare su quella più grande.
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D Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2018
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Bit of hassle getting them to the island where I live but the company were excellent at tracking them down. Great shoes and I wear them daily . The best shoes I've worn on the bike.
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Carlo
5.0 out of 5 stars Scarpe Five Ten Freerider
Reviewed in Italy on June 1, 2017
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Amazon Consegna sempre Rispettata.
Un Doveroso Ringraziamento allo Staff di Big Tree per la Disponibilita' nel Cambiarmi il numero da 42 a 42.5 in Seguito a un mio dubbio sulla Calzabilita' del 42 in relazione alla misura del mio piede cm. 26.5.
Cambio che si e' Rivelato Azzeccatissimo.
La Scarpa e' Comodissima e ha la Giusta Tolleranza.
Lasciate un Centimetro in piu' rispetto alla Taglia abituale questo puo' Significare mezza taglia in piu'.
La Utilizzo con pedali tipo Flat.
Scarpa Solida.
Ottima la Presa.
Il piede non Soffre.
Direi molto buona la Traspirazione.
Consiglio il Venditore e le Scarpe al 100%.
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Peter R
1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money. Don't buy this shoe.
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2016
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These shoes are very poor quality. I went through 2 pairs in 1 month. One lasted 5 rides before soles started to peel of. Another pair lasted 1 ride before sole unglued at corner. Very disappointed. Save your money and buy a good hiking shoe instead.
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