![]() Because the Vibram layer is relatively thin and the lugs are not very deep, I will say that you can feel some of the smaller rocks underneath as your running but it isn't enough to be a deal breaker. The heel is beveled well and there is a good amount of forefoot flexibility up front. The midsole is a little bit softer than most other low profile trail shoes and pretty forgiving throughout. The Vibram Megagrip outsole is very sticky and you can just feel a nice sense of traction underneath you without feeling like the lugs are too big. The shoe is certainly a trail shoe once you take it to the dirt or rocks. I loved my HOKA ONE ONE Torrents but these trumped them pretty quickly. There are no frills, but it works really well to hold the foot down, let air through, and avoids holding water when it gets wet.ĭavid: As of right now this is my trail running shoe of the year. The upper is a perfect example of simple performance. The heel counter has moderate rigidity but is padded well for comfort so that it does not aggravate the heel. It has a dialed in, breathable, ad simple engineered mesh upper that holds the foot really well. Stepping into this shoe gives a sense of immediate security and comfort. It errs on the slightly narrow and longer side, but I would not want to purchase a half size either way. Nathan: The HOKA Zinal fits true to size for me in my size 9. I do think I would like the heel security to be a tad better and the toe box to be a tad wider, but this is me being picky for the upper is quite nice. ![]() The tongue is very thin and clearly a racing tongue (still enough padding to lace the shoe down though). ![]() The security of the foot in the shoe is pretty good throughout and I had no problems with slippage or translation. The upper is an engineered mesh that breathes pretty well throughout while still having enough structure to not allow dirt, dust, or sand through it. The toe box, midfoot, and heel are all of normal width throughout. ![]() The fit is consistent with a performance shoe being that it is a little bit more snug than a normal trainer but still accommodating throughout. David: The HOKA Zinal fits true to size in my normal 9.5. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |