After being bought by Adidas, the leader of flat pedals shoes, has developed and brought out some new products using the experience of the German giant. The first is the Freerider VXi ("five ten innovation"). Those shoes don’t have much in common with the original Freeriders; lighter (-100g), thinner (less friction with the crank), stiffer (better energy transfer) and more breathable, they are much more efficient when pedalling. The big change though is the completely slick part on the sole of the shoe. The goal? Being able to move your foot more easily on the pedal without compromising the grip and... it works! It doesn’t make any difference when walking on dry ground but beware the shoes are REALLY slippery on wet surfaces! These shoes are perfect for riders who like to pedal and hike a bike only on dry terrain! I do love them though but would keep a pair of traditional Freeriders for wet rides.
