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3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting start, but the trade offs are hit and miss, September 10, 2009
This review is from: FiveTen Men's Freerunner Freerunning (Apparel)
I looked around for a while for a good pair of Free Running shoes. After checking out the main site for these people, these things would have you thinking that you can walk on water upside down. The premise is cool, take the rubber from a pair or rock climbing shoes and slap it onto a running shoe. The result is what you would expect, a rather sticky tractioned shoe. I have to say, it does work. I have gotten far more steps into a wall run that I managed on my Cons. Anything that has even the slightest texture becomes perfect footing for all of your steps. I found that they stuck rather well to metal rails too (but they were painted and not polished). The only problem I ran into with the rubber was dust and dirt. As soon as I set one foot into dirt, the traction is gone. This also happens from picking up dust on walls and on sidewalks. Not an issue for the true city dwellers, but I live in a dust bowl. The layer of the rubber is also rather thin, something around half a centimeter. Given how soft the rubber is and the rough stuff I run on, I can't imagine these lasting all that long. This layer is likely thin due to the stiffness of the rubber. By stiffness, I mean that. When I first got these things, they did not bend. Even after a few weeks, they are still a bit stiff. This is a rather large issue for me since it means the difference between slamming my tiptoes into a wall and bending my shoes up to catch the wall on the balls of my feet. The shoes are well padded, I can't argue that. That alone makes them so much better than my throwaway sneakers for falls. In summary, these things are a bit pricy for what they are but they do it well. I find them a bit stiff and heavy in comparison to what I like, but the trade offs are good. I would give them a 3.5 honestly, but I can't see a 5 in them due to their stiffness and lack of comfort. They will help you get that extra step up a wall as well as help you land that jump, but you will whack your toes several times before you get used to them.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You do Parkour/Freerunning? Get em!, April 11, 2008
These shoes are perfect for Parkour and Freerunning. I owned them for about a month and I'm very satisfied because they provide amazing grip (except metal surfaces) and enough cushioning. I let my friends try them on and they could feel the difference against regular shoes.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty kwl., February 8, 2011
Great shoes, nice looking and not too hot for the summer days. Slightly narrow at the toes for my broader-than-average-feet, which leads to cramping, blisters and general unpleasantness. Before training in such a shoe, I recommend running a few KM every day, just to break in the shoe and get used to its subtleties, gradually increasing length of run. Before long the shoes will fit properly. (if you have the right size) *for people with broader feet* The initial blisters and rubbing (pinky toe side of the foot for me) can be delayed with woolly socks, and the cramping is just temporary. 2 high-impact days, tops. (woolly socks and junk can be phased out after a few runs.) I'm used to running distances and training in Vibram Five-Fingers (which toughen the soles of your feet, but leave you unprepared for brutal attacks to the side of the foot) which have little to no excess padding whatsoever. So with the FiveTens, you can really bash around in them! Unfortunately, the hype for the 'phenomenal grip' proved to be freerunner propaganda (five fingers stick to more surfaces). but still great nonetheless. :) In summery: Freaking awesome looks, best grip I have encountered with sneakers, and beefcake durability can keep you going for quite a while, but treat them with care and respect! Don't trail run in areas of sharp, snagging bush, or shift piles of potentially sharp things with your feet. And another thing; try not to feel invulnerable while playing in them! It's easier than you think. Big jumps may be exhilarating, but think of how your body will cope with the force. ALWAYS roll after jumping down heights taller than your head, distances/speeds you cannot land from, and play it safe :| peer pressure does not always result in mastering a new talent.
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