Sometimes you have to think outside the box — and repurpose a mountain bike shoe! The Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro is actually just that. However, Bernie has been using it for several weeks now and is still enthusiastic. Stable support on difficult scrambles, protected ankles and the same sole as the sorely missed Water Tennies make this shoe a real secret weapon.
We're also very convinced by the durability. Valentin, former Head Coach of the World Class Academy, swears by this shoe. And he spends a lot of time in a kayak. A whole lot. So even though the price hurts us a little too, the shoe is definitely worth it.
Apart from that, it also shows great performance on the river. The Stealth Phantom sole grips brilliantly on wet rock. The shoe is high enough to enclose and protect the ankles (similar to the Astral
Hiyak). Thanks to the neoprene cuff, it's also virtually impossible to lose the shoe.
Product Details — Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro
- Regular fit (so allow some room for a dry suit, just in case)
- Laces
- Abrasion-resistant mesh upper
- D3O® impact protection in the ankle area
- Stealth Phantom rubber outsole
- Variants: Core Black / Grey Two / Solar Red (Black/Red, 2024) | Grey Six / Core Black / Olive Strata (Black/Olive, 2025)
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