The Five Ten Kestrel Boa is an all-new mountain bike shoe designed for downcountry riders.
Renowned for its grippy rubber soles, shoe manufacturer Five Ten has been a long-term favourite among gravity riders.
Now, with the release of the Kestrel Boa, Five Ten has turned its attention to modern cross-country shoes.
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.
The sole is made from Five Ten’s 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.
In testing, we've found this tenaciously grippy rubber to provide excellent grip on and off the bike on Five Ten's other mountain bike shoes.
The outsole features a recessed cleat design intended to maximise shoe-to-pedal contact.
An impact-resistant toe box should protect your precious tootsies from rocks other trail debris.
The shoe’s 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.
Boa’s Li2 closure system is used to provide infinite on-the-fly adjustment and a secure fit.
The shoes look similar to the recently released Gravel Shoe from Adidas (Five Ten's parent company). However, the Adidas sole is less aggressive than that on the Kestrel Boa.
The Kestrel Boa is available in four colour options. We're quite fond of the 'lilac and coral' version.
The shoes are priced at £200/$230/€230 and available now from Adidas.
