Product Review

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.

The Freerider Contact is an updated version of the previous Freerider VXi, featuring Stealth Mi6 rubber, a stiff midsole, added toe protection and our innovative Contact Outsole designed for all-mountain flat-pedal riders. This shoe can hold up to the rigors of laps in the downhill park as well as long rides in the backcountry.