Lou3000 wrote:
I have them, and "slow as molasses" would be how I would characterize my running style, so feel free to make fun of me as I go by. I ran a half marathon in them about two weeks ago, and got a lot of complements. Basically just crazy looking DS Trainers without the new Heel Retention System.
So, some stability.
Though the "for triathletes" tag is a little misleading. They supposedly have drain holes and are stitched to be more comfortable barefoot. But strangely, no heel loop to make them easy to pull on.
No drain holes, just a very open upper. You can pour sand or even fine gravel straight into the shoe through the toes. Medial side of the tongue is stitched to the inside of the shoe, so no tongue wash, and the liner is glued to the shoe so it won't slip.
Very nice shoe, but its main selling point for triathletes is the color, not the function. It does nothing that a number of other, less expensive shoes on the market don't do.