The Five Ten Freerider Pro has now proven to be a true classic. Why? Quite simply, Five Ten presents a shoe for enduro and all-mountain that works perfectly with flat pedals and offers perfect performance. Oops, we've revealed everything in advance. Still, read our test.
Because... we were skeptical. In addition to perfect performance in demanding MTB enduro and all-mountain use, should the Five Ten Freerider Pro also be comfortable? Hardly possible. Or is it? We grabbed the shoe and tested it intensively.
🔎 Five Ten Freerider Pro: What you need to know
Here are some of the most important information about the Freerider, including the test report and quick check.
How do Five Ten Freerider fit?
The shoe is normally cut, meaning it is neither noticeably wide nor too narrow. However, you should note when purchasing that the MTB shoe is slightly different after Five Ten was taken over by Adidas, as the size distribution has been adjusted. Therefore, you should definitely take a look at the size chart. With the Freerider Pro, Five Ten/Adidas forgoes special lacing with straps or Velcro fasteners – normal (and budget-friendly) laces ensure a secure fit of the shoe. The upper material of the Five Ten flat pedal shoe is made of a quick-drying synthetic material. So the shoe also works on wet days on the bike.
Visually, the Five Ten Freerider Pro is a true highlight among MTB shoes (here in the men's version, you can buy other color variants for women).
How do Five Ten Freerider fit?
The shoe is normally cut, it is neither noticeably wide nor too narrow. However, you should note when purchasing that the shoe sizes are distributed slightly differently after Five Ten was taken over by Adidas. Therefore, you should definitely take a look at the size chart. With the Freerider Pro, Five Ten/Adidas forgoes special lacing with straps or Velcro fasteners – normal (and budget-friendly) laces ensure a secure fit of the shoe. The upper material of the Five Ten flat pedal shoe is made of a quick-drying synthetic material, which is also suitable for wet days on the bike.
The specs at a glance:
- Fit: The width of the shoe is normal, you can buy your normal shoe size.
- Shoe sizes: Five Ten shoes appear in the usual UK sizes by Adidas, which are divided into many intermediate sizes in Germany.
- Material: synthetic, quick-drying upper material
- Innersole: EVA midsole + OrthoLite Insole
- Sole: Five Ten Stealth S1 rubber sole
- Features: Shoelaces. Done.
📊 The Adidas/Five Ten Freerider Pro Quickcheck:
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Comfort |
👍👍 |
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Features |
👍 |
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Waterproof |
👍👎 |
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Grip |
👍👍 |
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Durability |
👍👍 |
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Value for money |
👍👍 |
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Application |
Flatpedal; Enduro, All Mountain |
💦 The Freerider Pro in the test. Does it deliver what it promises? Waterproof, for example?
We tested the Freerider mountain bike shoe over several days, in the bike park, on the trail behind the house, and on smaller tours. Fortunately, the weather allowed us to also test the waterproofing 🙄.
The Five Ten Freerider Pro performs excellently not only on the MTB, but also shows its capabilities during push sections in our test.
Is the MTB shoe waterproof?
We were able to test this intensively over several test days. It poured heavily at times, and the trail even provided us with water from below. Yet the Five Ten Freerider Pro remained pleasantly dry inside. The water beads off the upper material, keeping moisture out. However, since there is no flap over the laces and the shoe is not raised higher in the ankle area, these spots eventually get wet. The synthetic material shows one of its great advantages here: It dries quickly.
| So the Freerider Pro is definitely not just a light summer shoe, but also well-suited for use in autumn and spring. |
The Freerider protects your toes
Another highlight of the shoe is the cushioned toe area . Anyone who rides a mountain bike knows this: ground clearance is relative. If you've ever gotten stuck on a rock or root during a descent, you know how sensitive your toes are. Five Ten spares you this pain and protects the toes from injury with a padded shoe tip. Even if we didn't directly encounter a rock during the test, you can feel while riding that the front area of the shoe is well padded. Since the rock didn't come to us, we went to the rock... a few strong kicks showed: Five Ten makes no empty promises here, the shoe actually brings more safety and protection for the toes.
The Five Ten special sole is also in the Freerider
Comfort is one side, the other is the grip. Here too, we can sing praises, Five Ten has attached the typical Stealth S1 rubber sole to the Freerider, which provides the feet with an unbeatable grip on the pedal. Even on worn pedal pins, there’s good contact, and you can fully concentrate on the descent. Thanks to the help of the weather, we can also note here: It doesn't matter whether the pedals are wet or dry, because the material of the Five Ten Stealth sole is so soft that the pedal pins can grip into it regardless of the weather.
The Freerider from the inside
For optimal and truly noticeably pleasant cushioning, the Freerider Pro was given an EVA midsole and an OrthoLite insole . The high comfort is noticeable as soon as you put on the shoe for the first time, and even after several kilometers/hours, the padding is not “flat.” The combination of both soles ensures that you don't have tired, aching feet even after long rides. Due to the very good contact with the pedal, the shoe delivers the perfect mix of riding comfort and grip without feeling spongy.
Freerider – how does it work?
Especially when it gets wet and slippery, you have to push. Here the Five Ten shoe shows its willingness. It is not a mountain shoe, the sole is not made for steep, muddy spots. But it works.
Another important point: How robust is the shoe?
How long does the Freerider last?
Mountain biking is a tough sport, not known for sparing the material. Five Ten delivers robust shoes, but what about the Freerider Pro? The Stealth sole is quite soft, it has to be so that the pins can dig into it. But does that mean it wears out or tears quickly? After a few weeks, there are virtually no signs of wear. We therefore assume that the shoes are also suitable for long-term use.
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In general, the workmanship of the Freerider Pro is extremely high quality. The materials make a very robust impression and the seams and adhesive points are also very precisely processed. |
👟Our conclusion on the Five Ten Freerider Pro
The Freerider Pro from Five Ten is an ideal shoe for enduro and all-mountain use, leaving nothing to be desired. Even after several weeks of testing, we were completely satisfied and can therefore recommend it without reservation.
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