Brooks Running's new minimalist line, the PureProject, is slated for release in October. Among the highlights of the line are a rounded heel that encourages a better footstrike, an elastibe band around the upper to provide a snug fit with less material, and a very cool split-toed sole that enables you to use your big toe as a lever arm during toe-off.
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| Check out that sweet split toe sole on these guys. |
Ecco Sport's had some very cool shoes in their BIOM line, but their spikeless golf shoes, the Hybrid, made a huge impression. Using smaller lugs and thin, tough yak leather, the spikeless shoes are designed to be as comfortable during casual use as they are on the golf course. Plus, they look really sweet.
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| If it's good enough for Veejay, it's good enough for me. |
Alright, one more before bed. 5.10 makes shoes for a variety of sports, from mountain biking and rock climbing to hiking and slacklining. While none of these sports are for slouches, none compare to the badassery of running with the bulls in Pamplona. Enter the Altas Pamplona, a shoe designed specifically to keep you one step ahead of being gored. I was told they were field tested without a single casualty. I plan to find out firsthand how effective they are.
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| The official shoe of bull sprinters worldwide. |
