Not Featherweight, but still good

By Travis Liles Ranked #7 - Men's Trail Run Shoes April 27, 2009

At 12.35 oz (size 9), I think calling this a featherweight shoe is a bit misleading. However, it is a lighter weight shoe and because it is low profile it feels even more lightweight. The uppers on these are awesome. Very sleek looking and streamlined. The scree gaiter keeps the snags down and of course keeps the grit out. I do wonder what I will do if my laces break because you can't get to them below the top 3 eyelets. The laces that come with the shoes do seem to be good quality. I don't recall ever breaking a lace, but it’s something to think about, though if I was in a race and it happened, I’d just cut the material. The upper is pretty breathable, but not airy. Meaning it's not bomb-proof, but it's also not flimsy. The outsole lugs are nice for 2 reasons. 1- Great grip on lots of different surfaces. 2- They provide extra cushioning on hard pack. The toe box is medium height. This is good as a lot of low profile shoes do not have that. They run about a ½ size small compared to my road shoes and other trail shoes.

Overall, I think this is a great shoe for those looking to transition to a lower profile without jumping right in or you want a faster feeling shoe with monster grip. To go super lightweight, I’d check out the Skylite (9.45oz) which is the same shoe as this with a less aggressive outsole.

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