Before Christmas I received a nice pair of Five Ten’s Diddie Schneider shoes, and thought I’d post a review. The Five Ten page for the shoes is here:
Out of the box they look like Karvers, with a few differences. They are a lot more conservative/subdued looking, which might be a plus depending on what you prefer. Tread pattern is a lot finer - less grippy for hiking but really good grip on pedal pins, and possibly more durable.
They are fully high top (similar to Impact High’s) and have a wraparound tongue, but with less bulky padding. Unlike Karvers/Impacts they have full over the toe protection, almost like steel toed shoes although a lot more comfortable.
They fit big - not big as in wide, but as in a full size larger (e.g. I fit size 9.5 in Five Ten generally, and size 10.5 in these shoes).
Ankle support is really good, and they shed water and mud like crazy - best shoes for wet weather riding I’ve used. Ankle shifting with a geared hub is super easy with these shoes. I’ve never yet ridden with them in hot weather but I suspect they’d be similar to Impact High’s or Karvers. Midsole support is excellent - good support without being too rigid. I haven’t used them long enough to say for sure but I suspect that midsole durability is at least as good as Karvers and Impacts.
Overall, I’d say these are a good option for anyone who wants a fully over-the-ankle riding shoe, especially if you want something a bit more conservative than Karvers or Impacts, and want the most toe protection you can get.