![]() Like somebody else said, approach shoes use C4 (I have a pair of Tennie Guide for climbing approach) and they wear out decently, considering how much more miles I put in them walking compared to if I was biking with them, I don't see any possible wear-out issues. Even the entry level climbing shoes (not the cheap shit with bouncy rubber found for 5€ in Decathlon and such) that offer resin rubber would give you mad grip on flat pedals while being deemed way too hard for decent climbing, this type of rubber would be insane for bike riding given you give it a thread patern. The current Moab shoes is good and ofering good grip but the more recent one is better IMO since they now use Sup traction One of the reason why they left Vibram is because they wouldn't provide them anything better than Megagrip which is pale in comparaison to the rubbers 5.10 use that are resin based if you're a climber you will know that pretty much any rubber on the market, even self branded rubbers are way supperior to anything you could find on the shoe market and this because it is a resin rubber. Just like how a high pressure tire is rougher and has less traction than a low pressure tire. The second half of that is having a stiffer midsole that doesn't allow the outsole to conform around the pins as much. Versus the final that had a good balance of good lateral traction and being able to still pivot your foot. Side to side the proto felt almost like a clipless (laterally) since the lugs really surrounded and captured the pins (like the old Nike 6.0 soles, RIP). The difference was pretty pronounced from final design. I've ridden protos of DZR's Sense that had a MUCH deeper lug design than the final design. I'd guess a lot of the traction issues with the sole is the lug depth/ design paired with a stiff midsole. Megagrip overall is a pretty good compound (not as "sticky" as stealth C4, probably about the same/ slightly better than S1). That's actually one of the reasons C4 is "stickier" than Megagrip. Pinkbike's LOLOLOLOL, C4 is way softer than Megagrip. The sole's stiffness also has an impact in this equation, and the Riddance Mid is on the stiffer side of the spectrum, which makes it makes it harder for the shoe to conform to the shape of a pedal. If those hexagons were a little taller, the sole would be more likely to grab onto a pedal pin, rather than skittering over the pedal's surface, but as it is they aren't doing much to help in the grip department. The lack of traction from the Vibram sole is also exacerbated by the shallow depth of the tread pattern. I know there are some riders out there who like that freedom of movement, but I'm not one of them – I want my shoes to be as grippy as possible if there's too much traction I can always take out some pedal pins. Even with big pedals with plenty of pins I had to make a conscious effort to keep my feet from getting knocked out of position. Unfortunately, those claims didn't pan out, and the amount of traction on tap simply doesn't come close to matching that of Five Ten's Stealth rubber compound, especially in rough terrain. The true test of a flat pedal shoe is how much grip they provide, and I had high hopes after reading Giro's claims about that Vibram Megagrip ISR sole. These shoes are on the bulkier side of the spectrum, especially around the ankle – the additional coverage is appreciated, but in this case, I think a touch less padding would help keep them from rubbing on crankarms and frames. Of course, just like with any apparel, trying before you buy is always the best tactic. They fit true to size, and I didn't run into any issues with unwanted heel lifting or hot spots. I have average width, slightly flat feet, and found the Riddance Mid shoes to be quite comfortable. ![]() A reinforced toe cap helps prevent stubbed toes.
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