Opinions sought: Adidas hi-tops
 

Just wondering if I could get some opinions on the Adidas FIVE TEN TRAIL CROSS MID PRO shoes.

https://www.adidas.com/us/five-ten-t...duct_rr&slot=2

I have a dead peroneal nerve in my left leg due to a severe knee injury in 1992. I basically have no ankle function at all and a case of drop-foot. My entire footwear collection consists of either high-top basketball shoes or lace-up boots.

I've had some good luck with Adidas basketball shoes in the past and I like the brand. I'd have no issue dropping $100 on the Five Ten Trail. Does anybody have any experience with them?

Thanks much,

John

Hey John, I can't comment on your medical condition, but 510s are awesome. I have several pairs of them prior to Adidas buying them out a few years back.
If you need ankle support, have you considered ankle supports which many downhill riders use to prevent ankle injuries. Here are few:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...mitwi&istBid=t

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...mixtq&istBid=t

I use EVS braces but they aren't as supportive as the ones above
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/r...ce-p?s=1455465

Thanks much for the recommendation on the 510s – I've decided I'm going to give them a try.

I've used many lace-up braces over the years and still own one. They served me well 15 to 20 years ago, but now it's gotten to the point that the swelling and pain they cause just above, even with compression socks (which I wear everywhere except to bed), is too much of a problem. An EVS might help without inducing so much swelling, so that's another option.

I've been told by orthopods and other specialists to just keep trying things until something clicks. I haven't kept track of how much money I've spent on that quest over the last quarter-century and I really don't want to know the exact amount – or even a rough estimate.

also look at BMX options for ankle support, they may be more comfortable given that pedaling is usually needed

Will do – thanks.
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I've had far more misses than hits over the years, but the experimentation won't stop until I'm pushing daisies.

I too have been chasing down a foot related issue for God knows how long! Yes, orthopods, as you call them, and I've come to conclusion their diagnosis tools and techniques are far behind other specialties and frankly haven't changed in decades. Can't tell you how many times they told me walk 10-15 feet down the hall, turn around and come back. Really, that's best you have?! :(

Yeah man, I've put in at least a couple of walking miles doing that test – 25 or 30 feet at a time.

My surgeon did a hell of a job for me when I was on the operating table, but neither he nor anyone else has been a heck of a lot of help since.