[ocelot]

Has anyone worn Sombrio shoes long enough to form an opinion?
I've had my 5.10 Rennies now for 4 seasons. Surprisingly, they still have plenty of life in them but I think it's time for me to try something new.
The sombrio shoes are going for a good price right now and I definitely wouldn't mind supporting a Canadian company!

 

[daisycutter]

Has anyone worn Sombrio shoes long enough to form an opinion?
I've had my 5.10 Rennies now for 4 seasons. Surprisingly, they still have plenty of life in them but I think it's time for me to try something new.
The sombrio shoes are going for a good price right now and I definitely wouldn't mind supporting a Canadian company!

Shoe companies are improving but no one is as good as 5/10 shoes.

 

[Dirt Eater]

I have worn the Shazam's since mid-summer '12. Other than being a little hot and dirty, they show barely any wear n' tear. The pins on my Straitline's have no done any damage to the sole other than leaving minor indentations on the outside edges. I've never worn 5.10s so can't compare grip but Sombrios are better than the Vans Gravel in terms of grip & not being damaged. I'd buy another pair if/when they wear out. Some of the stitching isn't so pretty but none of it has come undone.

 

[wiscodh]

Shoe companies are improving but no one is as good as 5/10 shoes.

eeeeeh, i still prefer the shimano dh shoe http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=37764&category=3365

over the minaaar 5.10

Way lighter and fit "my" foot better.

friends got a pair of the sambrio shoes and he completely digs them

 

[Dirt Eater]

Forgot to mention that I just ride trails, no real DH. The Sombrio's have a sturdy sole so if standing a lot for pedaling isn't an issue. Also not sure how they would stand up to regular crashing. I would think they'd hold up fairly well..

 

[marshalolson]

eeeeeh, i still prefer the shimano dh shoe http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=37764&category=3365

over the minaaar 5.10

Way lighter and fit "my" foot better.

friends got a pair of the sambrio shoes and he completely digs them

off topic on this thread, but the new 510 maltese falcon IMO is a bit better than the minaar/hellcat. right in line with my dealy departed shimano dx's.

 

[al-irl]

I've had the sombrio high tops for about 6 months or more, so far holding up pretty good, and prefare them to the 5 10 impacts as there a lot lighter especially when wet, they dont seem to act like a sponge like the 5 10s either. Grip wise there up there with the 5 10 freeriders that they replaced. They seem to be holding up pretty well after a fair bit of trail riding over a muddy winter.

 

[Bikael Molton]

I had some Air Jordans in the 80s, cause Steve Caballero did.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

I have been using the shazam's since last season (rode them for trail this winter). IMO they are the best shoes out there. I rode impacts for a long time prior and always found them 'too sticky' absolutely hated having to pick up my foot for small adjustments. The sombrio's solve all problems for me, they are light on the foot for walking and casual wear, sticky enough to stay planted, and have a lace cover for function. Can't say enough good things about them...

Styling is also top notch, not really down with the 5.10 look as of late...

 

[ocelot]

Sweet as
How's the fit on the shoes? True to size? Snug or loose?
Now, how are they for hiking up trails? I've actually done some full day hikes in my Rennies because I don't actually own hiking shoes, and I've found them to be pretty decent.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

Also, are the lace covers on the shazams removable?

 

[HardtailHack]

Don't worry about Shimano, they are ****.

I am now on the BMX sole 5-10's and they are pretty cool, not as grippy as the normal 5-10 but as the soles of the shoes have small deeper cylindrical tread(like Duffs) and it locks between pins but for some reason re-adjusting your foot position is easier. I like mine but I did have to fit a decent innersole as the factory one is flat and has no arch support compared to the original 5-10 DH shoe.

 

[Dirt Eater]

Lace covers are stitched on one side. Seems like I've seen a photo with the lace cover not being as wide now? Guess those would be the '13 or '14 models.

Fit is good; I wear 11D in boots but I went with 11.5D for a little extra room & they're just fine with just a little wiggle room. With Vans, I wear a 12- I wear the Gravels for everyday wear.

I've only had to hike my trails long distance in the Shazam's once or twice & they were ok. Ended up with a small blister but that was from a hole in my sock..