this shoe is exceedingly durable. here durability is compared to other shoes playing sports that would otherwise rip the stitching out. for example, kendo, tennis and parkour will rip the stitching out of most shoes after a week or so, simply due to the constant and violent acceleration and deceleration. jumping from large distances to angled landings is further stress on shoes that can tear the sole apart or have rubber designs flake off. however, these shoes will stand up to particular abuse if you practice the above sports. keep in mind, sprinting and running for several miles a day is light use in comparison. for basketball, sprinting and hiking these shoes are essentially indestructible.
the rubber is very sticky. this shoe is able to give sketchy landings a margin for error, because of its tight fit and sticky rubber. this allows more adventurous free running and accessibility to more places. in tennis, the stickiness is more predictable for chasing down drop shots and getting to those near winners and forcing your opponent to go for more and making more errors. in kendo, the rubber supports high acceleration, allowing you to keep up in milliseconds to your higher ranked peers who maintain that barefoot is the traditional advantage. furthermore, stickiness is important if tacking is important the stickiness will add a few inches to your max tack height. it will make double or triple tacks confidently. if you're not running at walls, it's also an excellent climbing shoe. not that it replaces a real rock climbing shoe, however, for buildering and other casual climbing this shoe would be difficult to beat, even compared to actual approach shoes. speaking of which, even compared to official approach shoes, this shoe should at least be comparable if not better.
this shoe is light. for those who may need to spend days or weeks in a shoe traveling, this shoe's weight will not become a factor. they will not be the limiting factor on fatigue, especially for hiking. they are light enough that jumping height is not noticeably affected.
unfortunately, these shoes look very nice. they are simple and elegant enough that you can wear them to work or take a girl on a date with them; as such, it is difficult to decide whether to abuse them and do well in sports or to keep them clean and use them for casual wear. it's possible to use them for both, with sufficient will to clean them. however, i personally to not possess such discipline.
another disadvantage is that your feet will become accustomed to breathing, donning normal shoes will feel like airtight containers and make normal shoes nearly unbearable. after using this style for several years, i can no longer wear normal shoes.
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I also purchased one of the early models of this shoe. I've worn this shoe in Africa, the Middle East, and Germany in wet and super dry conditions and for many hours everyday. This shoe is easily the most durable and comfortable athletic shoe I have ever owned. Only now, 5 years of abuse later, is the rubber worn down and the seams breaking.Best Deals on Salomon Men's Tech Amphib 3 Cross-country Shoe
Bought my first pair in 2005 and they were superbly made. The breathable, rugged, protective, and lightweight design was years ahead of competitors. The 2013 model that I have been wearing for the last month is simpler and less expensively made than the earlier model. The basic design is the same but they probably won't last for 7 years like the last pair. I do not use them as water shoes although they work extremely well for this--they are my regular footwear when I'm not in nice work shoes. I looked at competing shoes but no-one had done as good a job of combining the qualities: Nike puts your heel up on an unstable cushion that is just asking for a rollover ankle sprain. Merrell is not lightweight. Others are not breathable. While competitors are improving, the Tech Amphibians are still the best combination of breathable, rugged, protective, and lightweight.Honest reviews on Salomon Men's Tech Amphib 3 Cross-country Shoe
Picked these up for my 13 year old son. He loves to fish so he continues to destroy shoes quickly due to mold. These drain off hopefully will not get moldy. They fit well and the rear "zip" tighteners are nice. We will see how long they last.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Salomon Men's Tech Amphib 3 Cross-country Shoe
Here are the facts. I purchased the first model of these over 5 years ago by chance and they were more than I ever expected. I live on a NH river and spend much of my time in it or around it. I can no longer walk barefoot in the river because I have become a 30-something year old wimp. These shoes have allowed me to again enjoy my surroundings. They are light enough to feel like I am not wearing footwear at all but supportive enough to feel I am. Without question I can walk, jump, dive and swim without any discomfort. The adjustment in the heal will allow for a perfect fit and the lacing is quick and convenient. I have probably logged more than 300 hours in my river with these. In fact, the year I bought these shoes I spent everyday of that summer, rain or shine, in my river searching for rocks to build the "cathedral of fireplaces". I would carry rocks that tested the limits of my strength with confidence that the grip on these shoes would not allow for slippage even on algae covered terrain.My minor complaints would be that the rear adjustment loosened over time and did not hold, however, by design I could simply reach down and tighten again without losing walking or wading stride. Other complaints written by many regarding river/water shoes is that sediment will get in. This is true, and uncomfortable, but the ease of slipping these on and off is a quick fix and the benefits for water to escape greatly outweigh the burden of sand getting in.
I will admit that before buying the latest version of these shoes I purchased a pair of Teva water shoes through Amazon. I have opted to return them to Amazon because the design was not even close to my Salomon's. (New Balance looks to have the closest design.) So, with the Teva's at home ready to be returned I stopped by Eastern Mountain Sports in Conway NH to check out other options. My Salomon's were there!!! I am so happy.
On a side note, the salesrep told me the rear of the shoe is designed to fold in which is suppose to imitate a sandal. I don't know if I'd ever use them that way but thought I would pass that along. On another side note, I purchased these for $72 on site, which makes me lose more faith that Amazon is the best deal.
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