Five Ten Men's Sleuth Biking Shoe

I bought two pairs, the first was size 12.5 which is what I wear in adidas and most brand shoes. They were too big. Then I bought size 12 thinking that was going to be the correct fit and they seem to be the exact same as the 12.5 just literally feel like a half a size too big. I measured my feet and I’m right in the middle a 12 and 12.5. Go smaller if you’re looking to get these shoes. It also cost you to ship them back so instead of sending my 12s back in just going to keep them, even though I should return to get a better fitting size.

I find these shoes to be true to size and appropriately narrow for the secure fit a bicycle shoe should offer. I'm generally a 12 but vary between 11.5 and 13 depending on manufacturer, and these in size 12 were spot on. My feet are on the wider side, but not "wide" to where I normally have to deal with fit issues. I was initially concerned these were too narrow, but after a good ride in them and some walking around, they're fine -- I don't feel that "pinch" effect caused by legitimately too-narrow shoes and boots.Construction is good. The fabric outer is largely just for appearance. The inner liner is three different materials, including a rubberized heal cup, a small section of canvas fabric near the midpoint, and what feels like a thin rubberized inner extending from the ball to the toes. So don't expect these to be extremely breathable like an all-fabric shoe. But they're not insulated, not overly thick, and by my estimation will be fine for summer riding.I didn't much consider the light fabric outer to be much of a liability for street riding, but already I have splattered a few drips of mocha on them from a handlebar cup holder, and have a few black scuff marks on them. The mocha washed out easily enough, but it's apparent that these shoes are going to get marked up with regular use.Sole is adequately stiff -- stiffer than any sneaker, yet not even a second thought to walk in. A good compromise between street shoes and hard core cycling shoes. The sole is rubbery and grippy enough, though the tread practically flat. Fine for pavement / sidewalks / hard surfaces, not something I'd want to subject to trails mainly for longevity of the shoe.Purchased on closeout from a recreational equipment incorporation.

I had to return these bad boys.I was looking for a stiff biking shoe - these are more of a general casual shoe. Not as stiff as I needed.