Asics Evoride

Were these the trainers worn by Frodo in Kona?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7885335/Asics-new-smart-shoe-make-better-runner-performance-feedback-real-time.html

To increase running efficiency etc etc.

No - these are just the newest shoe in the ‘ride’ family, after MetaRide and GlideRide… I haven’t tried it for running yet - but held it in my hand and it felt great… it’s lighter than the GlideRide and will be a great temposhoe/raceshoe (but to use the Nike shoes as reference - I’m pretty sure that you should think of it as a Pegasus Turbo)… not the Carbon shoe, but maybe pretty close

I look forward to trying these. Currently running in the glideride which I’m loving for training and I like the sound of a light version for race season.