Thy may look ridiculous but it's functional.
Limited usefulnessOther media outlets are reporting that this is the biggest running shoe on the market, as if that’s a special selling point. Or how it’s unsafe to wear while driving a car.I’m here to tell you that it’s also completely unnecessary, overpriced, and destined to be used by only a small number of people who want to run as fast as possible down ski slopes. But, that’s all part of its charm. Here’s why.You’re really only going to strap on the TenNine if you plan to hammer downhill.
That foam is super soft, squishy EVA—like you find under other beefy Hoka models—designed to completely swallow trail obstacles as you stomp over them. Unlike other shoes that have rock plates to keep you from bruising your sole, Hoka’s layer of foam is so thick that rocks never make it to your bony bits, generally.
Unlike most shoes, which have a beveled heel—it curves upward where you might otherwise heel strike to smooth your landing—the TenNine’s sole actually sticks straight back, so it sits flush on the ground. It was most noticeable whenever we were cruising smooth dirt trails along flat terrain. As I made heel contact, I could feel the extra foam pushing my foot down onto the soil.
My one gripe is that the broad midfoot can be slick. After going through a small patch of mud, I slid off an exposed root because there’s nothing more than foam in the middle of the shoe. Of course, that’s a tradeoff in the construction in order to keep weight in check. While it’s not exactly a lightweight shoe, it’s not terribly heavy for its size, either. My men’s size 12 checked in at 14.7 ounces. If there was full rubber coverage on the sole, that figure would be far higher.
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