Sweet Feet

New 5.10 Impact shoes arrived last night. Look like they'll be great for mountain bike. Old school Van's just haven't been cutting it. Super sticky soles and great pedal feel, but ZERO sole stiffness or support. After a mile or so arches start to ache. Guess that's to be expected from a shoe designed for skateboarding where board feel and traction are everything.

Impact's have been well-reviewed online. They use 5.10's Stealth rubber -- the same used in their climbing shoes. It does seem SUPER sticky with a cool tread pattern of dime-sized raised dots. They also seem well-padded, so should protect and also stay dry on dewy mornings.

It's amazing how much difference the right footwear can make in so many other outdoor pursuits. I think these should be a good solution. Hoping to get some time out at Island Lake trail this weekend to try them out!

-Sean-