The folks at Vital MTB know their stuff when it comes to the best mountain bike components, having tested hundreds of products in environments around the world. Given their passion for riding, it’s no wonder that so many of the Vital MTB staff use Five Ten footwear, and why the Five Ten Impact Pro warranted an ‘outstanding’ review from their reviewer, Johan Hjord.
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Johan has plenty of experience with previous Five Ten Impact models, with few quibbles. He notes issues with older models, such as their tendency to retain water during wet rides, and some minor heel fit issues, but explains that neither issue exists with the new Impact Pro’s.
Impact Pro, 2016 Impact and 2015 Impact for comparison. -Image courtesy of vitalmtb.com
Comparing it side by side with the previous generation Impact, the toe box definitely feels every bit as strong if not stronger on the new shoe.
-Johan Hjord, Vitalmtb.com
Five Ten Stealth Rubber is known as the industry standard for grip, and this pedigree is carried on to the 2018 models. The Wrap-around Stealth Rubber sole of the Impact Pro provides exceptional grip and an additional level of protection from impacts.
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“The sole is made from Stealth S1 rubber, arguably the best combo of stickiness and longevity available in the flat pedal world today.”
-Johan Hjord, Vitalmtb.com
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With the same awesome grip and great protection as its predecessor, the Impact Pro is now slimmer and faster drying than ever before, and we see no reason not to prefer it over the current Impact.
-Johan Hjord, Vitalmtb.com
Five Ten Shoes are available for preorder through your local Live to Play Sports dealer.