{"id":48361,"date":"2023-04-19T16:37:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T14:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=724489"},"modified":"2023-04-19T17:36:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T15:36:03","slug":"five-ten-releases-first-downcountry-shoe-yes-really","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/five-ten-releases-first-downcountry-shoe-yes-really\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ten releases first downcountry shoe (yes, really)"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Kestrel Boa available in four colours and priced at \u00a3200 <\/p>

By Finlay Anderson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Five Ten Kestrel Boa is an all-new mountain bike shoe designed for downcountry riders.<\/p>\n

Renowned for its grippy rubber soles, shoe manufacturer Five Ten has been a long-term favourite among gravity riders.<\/p>\n

Now, with the release of the Kestrel Boa, Five Ten has turned its attention to modern cross-country shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Five Ten Kestrel Boa is the brand\u2019s first downcountry shoe.<\/span><\/figcaption> Five Ten<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At the heart of the Kestrel Boa lies a full-length outsole made of glass fibre. Five Ten claims this gives the shoes excellent power transfer and added stability for pedalling hard.<\/p>\n

The sole is made from Five Ten\u2019s famous Stealth rubber. Raised toe and heel pillars provide off-the-bike grip for any hike-a-bike moments you may encounter on the trail.<\/p>\n

In testing, we\u2019ve found this tenaciously grippy rubber to provide excellent grip on and off the bike on Five Ten\u2019s other mountain bike shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The outsole features a recessed cleat design intended to maximise shoe-to-pedal contact.<\/p>\n

An impact-resistant toe box should protect your precious tootsies from rocks other trail debris.<\/p>\n

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The Kestrel Boa\u2019s sole is made from Stealth rubber and features toe and heel pillars for off-the-bike grip.<\/span><\/figcaption> Five Ten<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The shoe\u2019s upper is made in part from recycled materials, and Five Ten claims its breathable and abrasion-resistant qualities will keep you comfortable on the trail.<\/p>\n

Boa\u2019s Li2 closure system is used to provide infinite on-the-fly adjustment and a secure fit.<\/p>\n

The shoes look similar to the recently released Gravel Shoe<\/a> from Adidas (Five Ten\u2019s parent company). However, the Adidas sole is less aggressive than that on the Kestrel Boa.<\/p>\n

The Kestrel Boa is available in four colour options. We\u2019re quite fond of the \u2018lilac and coral\u2019 version.<\/p>\n

The shoes are priced at \u00a3200\/$230\/\u20ac230 and available now from Adidas.<\/p>\n