The good is:
1. Even in really wet conditions, these keep my feet perfectly dry.
2. Semi-wide forefoot gives toes more room than most D width shoes.
3. Low profile and snug heel are very stable.
4. Traction is generally good.
5. Very light
6. Feels very nimble.
7. Pretty much no heel lift! (YAY!)
Now the bad:
1. My left shoe is creasing on my big toe and hurts a lot after a run.
2. The interior shoe is made of some kind of crappy vinyl or plastic that seems to be the culprit. It creases badly where it bends.
Now the things that aren't really bad, but I'd like to see different:
1. Rock guard in forefoot makes forefoot feel hard.
2. Rock guard in forefoot reduces traction (especially noticeable on wet roots) because shoe doesn't bend around them and makes minimal contact when it needs to.
3. Mid-sole is quite firm. If this had Nike free kind of softness, I'd be very happy, but as it is, it's okay on trails and snow, but too hard for me on pavement.
Bottom line is for running in crappy conditions this shoe is amazing whether it's snow or mud. It feels very light, nimble, secure and fast!
I'm working on coercing the shoe to not bend on my toes by using a shoe stretcher and the bunion things to bump it up in the area it bends down and crushes my poor toe.
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Runner: Flat footed size 12. Avid runner.i usually wait a little longer to review products. but since i found it frustrating to find zero info on these shoes when purchasing, i figured i would throw in an initial two cents.
the bad...they are narrow. so if you have wide feet, i would be hesitant. they also do not have a ton of arch support (as a flat footer who long ago switched to trail running, this does not bother me in the least). zipper at the very top of the ankles can be a little tight, but i expect that to stretch a little.
the good...excellent traction on the wet rocks and trees and such. i felt sure footed at every turn and hop. dry feet is a plus with these with solid breathing. i took them through every puddle i could get them in and they were dry all afternoon. however, i am certainly going to clean after every run to preserve the water repellency of the outer material. the shoe is super light despite already having a full shoe on the inside and an additional sole.
overall...these shoes are a lot of fun and pretty much give you every reason to get your feet out in the winter weather. i would recommend.
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