{"id":1826323,"date":"2026-03-14T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1826323"},"modified":"2026-03-14T10:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:11:00","slug":"five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-review-a-comfortable-flat-pedal-shoe-with-stealth-rubber-grip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1826323","title":{"rendered":"Five Ten Sleuth DLX 2 review: A comfortable flat pedal shoe with Stealth rubber grip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1601\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202400%201601'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a black sneaker resting on a bicycle pedal, with a blue bicycle frame partially visible in the background. The sneaker features laces and a subtle logo. The scene is outdoors with fallen leaves and natural lighting, suggesting a casual biking environment.\" class=\"wp-image-714932 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Five Ten made a name for itself in the mountain bike world with the Freerider, which is still the brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/ZeOfkA\/\">top-selling mountain bike shoe<\/a>. In second place? The Five Ten Sleuth. This year, an all-new version of the shoe, the Five Ten Sleuth DLX 2, was released to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the brand\u2019s sticky Stealth Rubber outsole. I\u2019ve been testing the new Sleuth over the past several weeks, and while I think it\u2019s a good mountain bike shoe, I think it\u2019s an even better eMTB shoe. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-key-specs\">Five Ten Sleuth DLX 2 key specs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fit: True to size, medium-wide toe box width with room to stretch<\/li>\n<li>7mm drop<\/li>\n<li>Price: $135<\/li>\n<li>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/oKXk7W\/\">Adidas Five Ten<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a muddy shoe sole with a dotted tread pattern, held up in the foreground, with a teal bicycle partially visible in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-714931 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Starting at the outsole, Five Ten Sleuth DLX 2 shoes feature Stealth Phantom rubber in a Dotty tread pattern that\u2019s identical to the pattern used on Freeriders. An EVA midsole provides cushioning, and the shoe is not very stiff overall. The stiffness feels like it\u2019s on par with a pair of canvas Five Ten Freeriders, and more flexible than a pair of Five Ten Freerider Pros.<\/p>\n<p>Though the Sleuth DLX 2 is a flat pedal shoe, technically, it\u2019s not flat. There\u2019s a 7mm drop from the heel to the mid-foot, which is a little unusual for a non-clipless shoe. Coming off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/the-lems-trail-thrasher-is-the-colorado-brands-first-mountain-bike-shoe-review\/\">Lems Trail Thrasher<\/a>, which is zero drop, I was surprised the 7mm drop didn\u2019t feel much different, particularly on the pedals.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-cce24ad79d9abfc1c7397f0d6ade706c singl-content\" id=\"singl-cce24ad79d9abfc1c7397f0d6ade706c\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-1170x780.jpg\" alt='Close-up of a black sneaker with a textured leather upper and black laces. The shoe features a visible logo on the side and a small red tag that says \"FIVE TEN.\" The background shows a blurred, rocky surface indicating an outdoor setting.' class=\"wp-image-714926 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The Sleuth DLX 2s feature real leather uppers, unlike the standard Sleuths. The lace closure is very basic, and I wish Adidas Five Ten would add a lace keeper to ensure the loops don\u2019t get tangled in my drivetrain or snagged by brush. While we\u2019re at it, I\u2019d love to get a second set of eyelets at the top of the shoe to enable a \u201cheel lock\u201d lace pattern. In my testing, the Sleuths are vulnerable to heel slip, and the ability to lace a heel lock would be an easy fix.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba-1170x780.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-714941 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sleuth-vs-samba.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sleuth left, Samba right. The Sleuths don\u2019t get the three-stripe treatment, but the Adidas Terrex logo is right there on the tongue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When I first unboxed the Five Ten Sleuth DLX 2s, I was worried they\u2019d be far too narrow for comfort. They look very similar to Adidas Samba soccer shoes, and not nearly as wide as my canvas Freeriders. My foot is on the wide side of average, and with certain shoes, I struggle to get a pain-free fit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Reviewer profile<\/strong>\u00a0<em>height<\/em>: 190cm (6\u20193\u2033)\u00a0<em>weight<\/em>: 75kg (165lb)\u00a0<em>testing zone<\/em>: Southeast, USA<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-db25add36b75a43185c467628630c539 singl-content\" id=\"singl-db25add36b75a43185c467628630c539\"><\/div>\n<p>As it turns out, I didn\u2019t need to worry about the Sleuths. The uppers, while low profile, seem to have stretched out after just a few rides. And despite appearances, the shape of the Sleuth DLX 2 outsole matches my Freeriders almost perfectly. Bottom line: the Sleuths are true to size and seem to tilt toward the wide side of the average shoe width.<\/p>\n<p>Weight is important when it comes to biking shoes. After all, our feet are moving up and down thousands of times per ride. The pair of size 11.5US Sleuths I tested weigh 980g, which is spot-on with my Freeriders and just 5g more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/shimano-gf600-mountain-bike-shoe-review-after-one-year-of-testing\/\">a pair of Shimano GF600 shoes<\/a> in the same size. However, that\u2019s 140g heavier than the Lems Trail Thrashers in my size.<\/p>\n<p>Five Ten offers the new Sleuth DLX 2s in three colorways, though a dedicated women\u2019s version is not available at this time.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-1c5b54be87558159de97dade1606f27b singl-content\" id=\"singl-1c5b54be87558159de97dade1606f27b\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"A mountain biker navigating a rocky trail in a forested area, focusing on the rear wheel and pedals of the bike. The ground is covered with orange dirt and scattered leaves, and sunlight filters through the trees in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-714930 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-the-trail\">On the trail<\/h2>\n<p>Adidas Five Ten says the Sleuth DLX 2 is designed for mountain biking and BMX riding, and also bike commuting. It\u2019s certainly a less technical shoe than the Freerider Pro, and is less specialized than the MTB-focused Freerider.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, it\u2019s a perfectly good shoe for trail riding. The Sleuth conforms to the pedals naturally, and the Stealth rubber is as grippy and slip-free as usual. Where it falls short of stiffer-soled shoes is on longer rides and rides where a lot of pedaling is involved. It\u2019s just not the most efficient at transferring power from foot to pedal.<\/p>\n<p>And so, I shouldn\u2019t have been surprised to find that the Five Ten Sleuth DLX 2 is a pretty great shoe for e-biking. With pedal assist, riders don\u2019t need to push as hard and can focus on pedal grip and comfort almost exclusively. One of my earliest test rides in the Sleuths was aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/first-ride-review-specialized-turbo-levo-r\/\">the new Specialized Turbo Levo R<\/a>, and I was genuinely impressed with the ride feel and control the shoes deliver. It felt like the perfect flat-pedal eMTB shoe.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-d31de5d481dbb9aa8eb2bc6a01ac62fb singl-content\" id=\"singl-d31de5d481dbb9aa8eb2bc6a01ac62fb\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"714924\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-1170x780.jpg\" alt='A close-up view of the interior of a black athletic shoe, showing a bright red insole with the text \"5.10\" printed on it. The shoe is placed on a surface of small gray stones, indicating outdoor use.' class=\"wp-image-714924 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-9-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"714939\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-1170x780.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-714939 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/stream-pipe.jpeg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Stealth rubber is legendary for its pedal grip, though that\u2019s not always true on smooth surfaces like wet rocks. However, thanks to the flexible sole, I found good grip on surfaces I would normally avoid \u2014 like the wet plastic pipe in an undisclosed location pictured above. Walking sideways, I was able to curve my foot to increase the surface area for a slip-free traverse.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up image of the sole of a worn shoe, showing a pattern of circular treads and dirt particles. The background features small, dark gravel stones.\" class=\"wp-image-714928 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-2-7-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>After several weeks and at least 100 miles of riding, there\u2019s not a lot of wear showing on the outsole. The amount of pin-hole wear appears to be on par with my Freeriders, which have seen more miles.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;background: #f1f1f1;max-width: 800px;margin: 0 auto 25px auto\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 5px 0\">Share your Five Ten Sleuth 2 review<\/h3>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px;margin-bottom: 15px\">Tried it? 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