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[Closed] 11 year olds MTB shoes - advice please

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 bfw
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Hi, my son needs new mtb shoes. He is 11 and now onto size 8 and outgrown his current size 7 five Ten Freerider ELC are bloody excellent, but I cannot find them anymore.

He is pretty solid rider, but I have always thought flats are the way to go so he is getting the right skills etc. I have never worn flats in 30 years of riding so I might be talking out of my axxx..

I dont get the laces on all the available shoes, the ELC mentioned above has a big Velcro flap over the laces which makes sense to me. what do flat pedal riders do and recommend?


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 1:03 pm
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always Freeriders.... Girls colours often easier to find in these sizes you need.

Mine has 2 pairs of black and pink... he's cool with it.


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 1:05 pm
 bfw
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whats the deal with the laces, what do you do with them?


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 1:09 pm
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Over the years I've tried every type of flat pedal shoe and have always reverted back to Five Ten due to grip and comfort.

Never had a problem with the laces, most of ours have been purchased at race events where Five Ten have had a stand. You can usually pick a pair up at these for around £40.


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 1:29 pm
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Loop them long and tuck them into the laces that are across.


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 1:31 pm
 bfw
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okay cool thank you


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 2:26 pm
 poah
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They don't make those any more by the looks of it. Was looking not so long ago for a new pair for my eldest.


 
Posted : 31/01/2022 5:22 pm

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