Question for 5:10 flat pedal shoe owners

I use skate shoes to ride in and find that they are great and grippy but it isn't long before the spikes in my nano techs shred the soles.
What is the life span for the soles of the 5:10's (or any other specific MTB shoe for that matter)
They claim they have a super grippy soft sole but how can that make them less resistant to the soles being torn up by the pedals?
What is the life span for the soles of the 5:10's (or any other specific MTB shoe for that matter)
They claim they have a super grippy soft sole but how can that make them less resistant to the soles being torn up by the pedals?
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they dont get cut the rubber just moves.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
I ride around 12hrs a week.
Dirt Jumper Dmr Sidekick2
Not bad considering the amount of abuse they took. I had more issues with water, mud and water resistance on the uppers than I did with grip.
My AM40s are standing up to everything I have thrown at them so far (and I'm already over 7 months in).
2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
The sole still seems fine and seems to have lasted better than my Vans.
The sole is stiffer too which I find to be an improvement.
They are a bit 'clumpy' if the truth be told but I wouldn't wear them for anything other than biking.
Giant Anthem X4 (2010) GT Avalanche 1.0 (2010)
Kingley Vale and QECP Trail Collective - QECP Trail Building
Previously used to use skate shoes and they fell apart rapidly. Proper MTB shoes are stiffer for riding, but still comfortable off the bike.
Considered 5.10's when I bought my AM40's but they were more than twice the price!
Whyte 905 2011
Trek Madone 2.1 2013
I had some nasty airwalks, and they were destroyed utterly in one ride, whereas I have one pair of Vans that are now getting on for 5 years old, and are still fine, if a bit smelly
My Etnies sole was torn to pieces but my vans didnt wear out.
Just got some 5:10s so see how they go!
B'Twin Triban 5
I can get the power down so much quicker using my AM40s, than I ever could in DCs or Vans.
I run pedals with huge pins; on long rides in Vans, my sole started getting sore. It doesn't happen with bike specific flat shoes.
2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
The stiffness and grippiness of the sole cannot be overstated enough; they are bloody brilliant!
Charge Cooker, Ragley mmmBop, Haro Mary SS 29er
Pics!
only problem i've ever had was slippin off int' wet, just awaiting my am41's to see for myself the difference in performance
Deviate Guide
Specialized Sequoia Elite
Pivot Mach 429SL
Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
Salsa Mukluk Carbon
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er
Vans Gravel flat pedal shoes. They have Trax soles and work great with my Nanos.
I've done the very same thing not two minutes previous 8)
oooo my word, i was stuck to the mongoose flats, it was ridiculously easy to get the power down and not worry about a slip >_< what have eye been doing in skate shoes all this time :oops:
Has anyone had both? and which do you prefer?