Ok, so what do we think of the prototype 3ax pedals?

I am intrigued and feel they could be more substance than gimmick.

me too, sorta-kinda. A little different than the Nikola concept, but I find it confusing when they say ‘allows your foot to tilt sideways’, only describing the metatarsal-phalangeal area. For some riders more support of the subtalar joint (ie, stiffer arch support) works better to control pronation.

here are some interesting metrics on the pedal itself…
– Stack height: 13.2 mm (excl. cleat)
– Distance from centre of the spindle to lowest part of the pedal: 11.5 mm
– Length: 95 mm
– Pedal width (housing, ex. spindle): 54 mm
– Pedal width (incl. spindle): 93 mm (yowza! Holy Stance Width!)

this info taken from http://www.thegearcaster.com/2015/05/3ax-clipless-pedals-let-your-feet-tilt-sideways.html