SCOTT eRide Grip Men Reviews
The Scott eRide concept is awesome technology but this shoe really falls short. I have the Scott T2 which is a wonderful shoe and was looking for more or less a trail version of these from this purchase. The eRide Grip could fill this role and be awesome as well except that it is absurdly narrow in the toe box, to the point of making it almost unusable. And my feet are on the narrow side at that. When I run in them I have to place a wrap of tape around my pinky toes or it will be rubbed raw. A great trail shoe requires a relaxed fit toebox to help with balance and allow the foot to naturally absorb on downhill. It's hard to imagine that the designers of these could have tried them out on a trail or even pavement unless they came from one of those countries where they bind your feet from childhood to make them smaller. Traction is very good with the outsole using a slight variation of the tried and true triangluar lugs, doesn't retain mud. The upper has a nice blend of keeping water out while maintaining breathability. Nice reinforcement on lower part of upper to protect from stubbing toe on stone. Color is gastly, I can live with that but it would be nice after their running days are over to be able to use these for casual use on days other than Halloween. Very light and nimble. This is a love/hate relationship. Love the shoes but I need to limit distance and although the shoes really excel at downhill I have to avoid long/steep decents or my pinky toes will pay the price.
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