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I purchased a pair of the new 5-10 XVi and after a month, I consider them a
mixed bag. On one hand the new tech is great. They are light, dry easy and the
sole is stiff where you want it on pedal contact and flexible in the toe box
for walking comfort. Unfortunately for the price point, I think the new 5-10
XVI misses the mark of being a flagship flat pedal shoe. Despite the fact that
I have wide feet, the toe box is so full that the shoes feel clumsy on my feet
and effect response when riding. The Impact XVi has very little arch support
for a tech savy shoe. For a $150 shoe I would expect a better insole. Even
though I live in the PNW where the temperature is quite temperate,
breathability has been an issue during summertime riding. I find that the new
Freerider XVi to outshine it in these departments at a lower price point and
shares the improved sole stiffness/flex. I am saving the Impact XVi for fall/
winter riding when the quick dry will be a bigger plus and I will add a set of
Superfeet liners.
July 8, 2014, 5:57 a.m. - Spencer
#!markdown I purchased a pair of the new 5-10 XVi and after a month, I consider them a mixed bag. On one hand the new tech is great. They are light, dry easy and the sole is stiff where you want it on pedal contact and flexible in the toe box for walking comfort. Unfortunately for the price point, I think the new 5-10 XVI misses the mark of being a flagship flat pedal shoe. Despite the fact that I have wide feet, the toe box is so full that the shoes feel clumsy on my feet and effect response when riding. The Impact XVi has very little arch support for a tech savy shoe. For a $150 shoe I would expect a better insole. Even though I live in the PNW where the temperature is quite temperate, breathability has been an issue during summertime riding. I find that the new Freerider XVi to outshine it in these departments at a lower price point and shares the improved sole stiffness/flex. I am saving the Impact XVi for fall/ winter riding when the quick dry will be a bigger plus and I will add a set of Superfeet liners.