The newest addition to the flat pedal mountain bike range is the Five Ten Trail Cross LT. The version we have here is the LT version which is more trainer like that the Mid Pro we reviewed on the site a couple of months back.

Adidas Five Ten Trail Cross LT - First Look
Adidas Five Ten Trail Cross LT – First Look

Size wise I still think that these run a little large. I usually wear Five Ten or Salomon in a UK size 10 and did originally order a pair of Trail Cross Mid in that size. However I found that the shoe is super long. I sent them straight back and now have a pair of UK 9.5s which after my first ride out fit great. So these LT versions are also 9.5 and as expected fit well.

Compared to the other Five Tens I have owned they are significantly lighter, this includes the Mid Pro . It is very noticeable. They are very stiff but with greater flex in the toe area. The toe is well protected with a wraparound layer of protection.

The whole of the upper it a very light weight mesh material and those two V shaped holes between the sole and upper are drainage channels.

For this reason I wouldn’t use these for biking in wet weather but would use them for watersports.

Padding in the heal of the show keeps your foot stable and locked in place.

The sole is also much thinner allowing me to feel where my foot is on the pedal. Incidentally I use DMR Vault plate pedals with the standard pins. The shoes are stiff enough to pedal and the revamped tread pattern and the stealth rubber means that they stick to pedals even better than my usual shoes.

The sole is also much thinner allowing me to feel where my foot is on the pedal. Incidentally I use DMR Vault plate pedals with the standard pins. The shoes are stiff enough to pedal and the revamped tread pattern and the stealth rubber means that they stick to pedals even better than my usual shoes.

Walking in the shoe is also much better with a more trainer like feel.

This is just an initial first look and a full review will appear once I have had more time with them. However that said in the hot weather we have had recently it has been great to have a light weight and well ventilated pair of shoes.

The Trailcross LT is also available in a women’s version.

Price wise they sit around the £110 mark.