Better Kanye West Air Yeezy 2: “Solar Red” or “Red October”

The Nike Air Yeezy 2 is considered to be one of the most hyped and sought-after sneakers from Kanye West. Debuted in three color options, both the “Solar Red” and “Red October” were head-to-head on which was the better release.

Designed by Nathan VanHook, the Nike Air Yeezy 2 took inspiration from classic Nike silhouettes such as: Air Trainer 1, Air Foamposite One, and the Air Tech Challenge 2.
Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Solar Red” release featured a Black-based upper with Solar Red accents atop glow-in-the-dark outsoles.
“Red October” Nike Air Yeezy 2 :Five years ago today, Kanye West made jaws drop and eyes light up with his debut of new music and new sneakers on Saturday Night Live. That sneaker as we now know, would be the infamous “Red October” Nike Air Yeezy 2 — West’s last shoe with the Swoosh.

Taking to the SNL stage, West appeared a man possessed or at least enraged, playing for the first time the single that would set off his upcoming solo effort. Scarier than “Monster” or “Hell of a Life” before, the Marilyn Manson-resembling “Black Skinhead” opened up to images of dogs barking and the sound of Kanye screaming, revealing a rage never before displayed on record by the multi-faceted artist.
The loud and aggressive new sound was matched by his shoes of the same volume. Triple-red, the dark tone of both the lighting and the music would cast a shadow over the sneakers, allowing just enough of a glimpse to prove they did in fact exist. Fortunately for fans still in the dark, his partner Kim Kardashian posted a shot of both the shoe and the original album artwork that night prior to the performance.
Later in the show, West would perform “New Slaves” with a more stoic but equally serious disposition. He would remain in the shoes while the internet would erupt and bloggers in both the sneaker and music space would rush to get their coverage live.

Never before seen on Kanye, the shoe was subject of rumors for months leading up to its on-foot debut which served as an appetizer for the West’s most abrasive sonic effort yet, Yeezus.

The “Solar Red” released in June 2012, while the “Red October” launched in February 2014, which was revealed by Kanye West during a live performance on “Saturday Night Live” almost a year before the shoe originally become available.
Looking back at both pairs, which would you guys say was the better release? Cast your vote below, and leave your thoughts in the comments section.

Q4 Sports 495 Lo SP Performance Review

The Q4 Sports 495 Lo gets an update and a performance review.
Traction on the Q4 Sports 495 Lo SP is just as it was on the Q4 Sports NForcer: herringbone, a pivot point and an outrigger. No frills, no gimmicks; just a simple pattern that works on an outsole that will last both indoor and outdoor.
Just like the Q4 Sports Nforcer, the 495 Lo SP was tested indoors and outdoors. Indoors, the traction worked well as long as there wasn’t too much dust. When dust became an issue, a quick wipe was in order and I was ready to keep playing. Outdoors, on the other hand, bites and it bites hard. Unlike outsoles from plenty of other brands that we test, there are no signs of rubber fraying or wear. For a shoe that retails for just $100, your dollar will go a long way.
Cushion, much like the traction, is the same found on air jordan 33 . However, unlike the NForcer, it wasn’t as plush or bouncy. I’m not sure what the reason for this is. Maybe I bought a bad pair or maybe there are inconsistencies in the foam compound. I honestly couldn’t tell you as it could be anything. All I know is that when I’ve played in this same exact tooling on multiple other Q4 models, including some wear-test samples, it has always been a great mixture of plush, bouncy cushion with enough court feel to keep you feeling fast. This time around, it was just firm. I’m pretty disappointed because I love the colorway, but they’re just not like the other models I’ve tried.
Just for those wanting additional information, Q4 Sports uses a foam that it calls KOMpress for the midsole. It’s an open-celled foam in certain areas for rebound and tightly-celled foam in others for court feel. The bounce I’ve received from this setup in past models has been awesome. I’d say it’s the brand’s most comfortable tooling setup other than what’s featured on the Millennium Hi model, though just not this time around.
Q4’s models don’t all fit the same and for the 495 Lo SP, I’d recommend going down 1/2 size. Wide footers will likely be able to get away with going true to size.
Lockdown in the shoe is pretty standard. They fit nicely from the midfoot to the collar and when laced up tight, you don’t feel any slippage or dead space. Much like the outsole, there’s nothing fancy to see here — nothing special or extraordinary, just something that works and works well.
I felt support on the Q4 Sports NForcer was a bit lackluster. The 495 Lo SP, however, feels more in line with other Basketball shoes I’ve played in.
The heel counter was much stronger than the NForcer thus I never had an issue in the rear section of the shoe. I never felt like I was going to roll over the footbed at any time. The torsional plate could have been a bit more rigid. However, Q4’s product description reads “T.S.S./26 midfoot shank technology that ‘moves when you move’ for optimal motion and fit” — which it does. When you’re locked into the shoe and onto the footbed, you never feel like the midfoot torsion is lacking. It’s noticeable in-hand but not on-foot.
The 495 Lo SP is my favorite model from Q4 Sports. This just wasn’t my favorite experience in the model.
Everything was on point except for the cushion. I don’t mind it when cushion is a bit firm, especially when it’s been advertised that way, but I’ve used too many Q4 Sports models with this same exact tooling to know what I was supposed to get versus what I felt. I’m hoping that anyone else with this colorway received the plush and bouncy cushion that I’m used to with this tooling setup, but I will never know unless someone that owns a pair happens to read WearTesters — which is possible but unlikely.
I still recommend trying out Q4 Sports if you’re into trying something new. If you aren’t the adventurous type then just stick with what you’re comfortable with.

Stanley T. With Under Armour Curry 6 Performance Review

After having trouble through the years to find a Curry shoe that fits my wide feet, the Under Armour gods have finally answered. Here is my performance review on the UA Curry 6.
Of the Under Armour shoes that I’ve tested out, Under Armour has always had (at least for me) kick a** traction. What I find funny is the Curry 6 is one of the few that does not use traditional herringbone. Hell, the pattern implemented doesn’t even look like it would work. Luckily, looks can be deceiving as the Curry 6 traction held its own and then some. The rounded traction played well on clean courts and, of course, the necessary habit of the occasional wipe helps when dust is present. With the traction pattern being as tightly spaced as it is, you’ll be wiping a lot more when playing on dirtier floors. If you were curious on if I’d recommend playing with these outdoors, the answer is… don’t. The soft rubber will be eaten up rather quickly.

For anyone curious, I have not had any outsole issues in terms of ripping or peeling — luckily. Overall, the traction has been pretty consistent for me and a pleasant surprise on the court.
Full-length HOVR cushioning. Say what? We finally have a Curry shoe that has cushion again!
While the HOVR foam isn’t overly soft or overly firm, it felt just right for me — even for being on the bigger side. If you’ve tried the HOVR Phantom (a personal favorite of mine) and Sonic (2nd only to the Phantom), it’s definitely not the same feeling under-foot as the foam on the Curry 6 is dense in comparison. However, it does warm up once you begin to break them in. Being a big man, I do prefer something that compresses a little bit more upon impact. On the bright side, the HOVR used here was able to provide me with moderate protection with a lot of responsiveness — something that tends to not interact well when it comes to plusher cushion setups.
Despite having HOVR, the Curry 6 is still made for those who play fast and low to the ground but UA has come a long way in terms of cushion and the Curry line.
A full knit upper is used on the Curry 6. Elastic areas on the top of the foot and fused placed on high-wear areas — pretty standard for basketball shoes in this era.
There were some areas of minor discomfort upon the first try on; the eyelet area did cause some unwanted lace pressure. Luckily, after numerous hours, I was able to adjust and find a fit that worked well for me.

I have a slightly wider foot than most but I was able to go true to size. I’ve heard that some people had been experiencing some minor heel slippage, which I did initially, but it was nothing a double-sock didn’t fix.
Lockdown started out a bit strange due to the lace pressure, but again, once I found my groove I was ready to go, locked-in if you will, every time I stepped back onto the hardwood. I will say that a separate tongue would be my preferred option as I’d be able to lace the shoe, hopefully without additional pressure on top of my foot, while being able to customize the fit a bit more than I was able to here.
Stability of the shoe is one of its best support features, and has been in a Curry since its inception. The slightly wider base of the shoe kept me grounded when I needed while the TPU speed plate helps reinforce the HOVR when I was a bit more mobile.
Overall, Under Armour really surprised me. The Curry line has had its fair share of highs and lows (I couldn’t wear the 5 at all meanwhile the 1 is still my personal favorite). However, this is easily the most well-rounded Curry we’ve had since the 1.
If you’ve been playing in the Under Armour Curry 6, let me know your thoughts and if you have your own review, I’d love to hear it.

adidas Pro Vision Performance Review

The most affordable model in the recent trio of basketball shoes, the adidas Pro Vision performance review is here.
Once again, we have herringbone but this time around, a slightly different implementation gave different results. As expected, these played well on clean courts, but the difference came around dust. Though it wasn’t great on bad floors, the shoe was able to maintain adequate bite for quite a few plays between wipes.

Improvements over the last shoe I tested, the adidas Nmd Boost, resulted from wider spacing between treads throughout, further coverage up the outsole edges and solid rubber – which has been on most, if not all, Pro Vision colorways if I can recollect.
A couple hours outdoors and traction still performed well. I’m still not sold on its durability, however, despite this being marketed as a shoe that transitions seamlessly from hardwood to blacktop.

Bounce cushion is used in the adidas Pro Vision and it rides low to the ground in the forefoot. The heel is a little heftier and has enough plush, comfort and protection.
Something about the court feel in the Pro Vision gave me a different kind of confidence. I’m knocking on an already cracked door of 30 years old so I haven’t feltthis quick in a while. I found myself cutting and driving to the basket the way I used to – all thanks to the response and flexibility of the tooling.
Although I said there was enough impact protection in the Pro Vision, but I still prefer a little more underfoot. However, the Pro Vision was enjoyable for a setup that typically isn’t my cup of tea.
There’s mesh on ¾ of the upper, a tailed collar, felt-like material over the toes and rubberized-ripstop overlays that integrate into the lacing system. It’s not much to expect at the Pro Vision’s price point but functional nonetheless.
The mesh has a crinkly sound and feeling that screams “cheap”, but it is reinforced with an internal heel counter and lacing wings to get the job done. The felt-like material in the toe had me worried at first, but honestly, it felt good and conformed to my foot very well. Initially, I had a slight pinch in the left shoe where the material meets the tongue but after a couple of wears, it was a non-factor.
The collar cut is odd but was never uncomfortable for me – just keep in mind I only ball in crew socks so rubbing might be an issue for some. The felt material sure gets dusty as hell but that’s from getting stepped all over. Otherwise, everything looks intact so durability shouldn’t be bad in that area.
Overall, the materials aren’t great, but there aren’t bad either. They are just kind of…there.
Fit was almost perfect for me, but I can easily tell it wouldn’t be the best for a lot of wearers. The shoe simply runs narrow all the way through — something I could tolerate, but wide and even average width-footers may be bothered by it. If you are a part of the latter, prepare to start out trying at least a half-size up or just them skip entirely.
Lockdown was okay, but kind of a nuisance. The ripstop overlays hold all the eyelets, so it was nearly impossible to keep the laces tight throughout. The overlays split into three sets of panels and the more adjustments I made going up, the more the laces just loosened up between the first and second panels. Ultimately, I just had to accept it and keep it moving.
This is kind of veering away from fit, but watch out for the Pro Vision tongue. It sits over the upper and under the overlays, so if you aren’t careful making adjustments, it can create gaps or fold underneath itself, which can cause discomfort. It’s not a good look to have those type of concerns lacing.
One of the highlights of the Pro Vision is support, and it has an abundance of it while maintaining a lightweight feel. As I mentioned, the fit was good for me personally, so the other support features put it over the top. A huge outrigger, a midsole that cups your foot and strong overlays placed for lateral containment. If the fit works for you, everything else will fall in line perfectly.
The adidas Pro Vision has some good spots at a good price, but I can understand why it doesn’t seem to garner as much interest. If you are looking for a cost-efficient sneaker that plays light enough for guards but has enough support to satisfy a big man, these will work. However, I do think there are other decently-priced sneakers out that give you more without sacrificing too much of the benefits.
Price may come first for some — and there is nothing wrong with that — so if we are talking $100 and under for retail, I can’t think of anything that has this type of versatility.
It goes without saying, but thank you for taking the time to read. I appreciated the support from my first performance review for a hoop shoe and I hope you find this helpful if the adidas Pro Vision is on your radar. Until next time folks, Leak out!

adidas Dame 5 Performance Review

An thesoleline frontrunner for best basketball shoe of 2019.
Much like the rest of adidas’ current lineup of basketball shoes, the Dame 5 utilizes herringbone traction from heel to toe. However, the implementation of the pattern is the best they’ve done thus far.
Each line of the pattern is thick and widely spaced apart, making it harder for dust to clog up the outsole when you’re playing on less than desirable courts. Based on my experience in both the YKWTII and CNY editions, the traction and rubber compound, despite being translucent, worked really well on every court.
However, the very first time I played in them they were very slick, similar to my experience in the Harden Vol 3 and N3XT L3V3L. I’m not sure if there is some sort of residue on the outsoles of these adidas models or not, but the first time I’ve played in them they always start out the same. Just something to note in case your first experience has been the same as mine — I’m sure I’m not alone.
When on one of those less than desirable courts, the bite of the grip lessened a bit yet remained reliable. A quick wipe here or there and all was good again.
Outdoors, the traction was just as reliable. Because it’s as thick as it is, they’d make for a very solid outdoor option for anyone that plays primarily outside.
Bounce is back but thicker than it was on the Dame 4. This may make many hoopers happy as the thin forefoot of the Dame 4 was a major complaint for some.
For those that preferred the lower profile setup of the Dame 4, they might miss the court feel, but even with the thicker midsole, court feel is still readily available. It’s one of the bright sides to using something like Bounce over Boost.
While I didn’t dislike the ride the Dame 4 offered, I absolutely love the ride that the Dame 5 provides. This iteration of Bounce was felt from the moment I tried the shoe on to the moment I took them off after a three hour pickup session. Its full length setup is more than welcomed on a shoe that has remained affordable since its inception. There’s plenty of impact protection without causing any instability or loss of court feel. Did I mention it’s full length? Yeah, this might be the best Bounce setup since the Dame 2.
The Dame 5 currently has two material options: mesh and leather. Luckily, I was able to test both.
The mesh versions are slightly lighter in weight, but not significantly. They also feature a synthetic nubuck/suede rear panel that is more felt-like than anything. This section I didn’t like, not from a performance aspect as it played just fine, but it’s just noticeably cheap. I don’t like it when it was used on the Kobe line and I don’t like it here. Granted, there is a decent price difference between the two, but I’d still prefer something nicer no matter the price point.
Meanwhile, the leather (synthetic leather) does a great job of being consistent throughout. However, like the felt material, the “leather” is noticeably cheap. Nothing wrong with it from a performance aspect; it felt and played like leather on-foot which is the whole point of using it. It just won’t give you the look of premium leather but that might not be an issue if you’re just using these on-court. I know I wouldn’t care unless I was stuck wearing these on and off the court.
Were there any glaring differences between the two on-court? Surprisingly enough, not a single thing. Each shoe felt exactly the same and once I started playing, I never even noticed the shoes at all other than the fact that they were working really well.
Inconsistent per usual. While I’ve felt going true to size with the Harden Vol 3, N3XT L3V3L and BYW X was the right option, going down 1/2 will be best for the Dame 5.
The Dame 5’s fit is slightly long at the toe and there is volume above the toe as well. Wide footers, this means these were made for you. Regular/narrow footers will likely want to go down 1/2 size for the best one-to-one fit.
The reason why the score for the fit section is a high as it is was due to the lockdown. Despite fitting a little long in my true size, the lockdown saved the shoe from a fit standpoint.
There is absolutely nothing special with the way the lacing system is structured. However, it works. It works so well that I never was distracted by the fact that there was more length and volume above my foot than I’d prefer. Usually when this happens, I end up getting a sloppy fit and with the Dame 5, I never had anything but great lockdown.
This might have been due to the fact that the interior is lined with more pillows that my bed, really allowing you to tie these bad boys up as tight as you’d like without any kind of discomfort.
The support on the Dame 5’s has been amazing. Lockdown, as described above, was great. You also sit inside the midsole a bit. There is that ugly TPU panel on the lateral side for additional lateral coverage — which didn’t cause any discomfort for me for anyone wondering and torsional support was solid. But the best part was the midsole and outsole.
Not only is the tooling flat as hell but the forefoot is wide at the forefoot in both the medial and lateral side. This will cause you to give yourself the illusion that you have some extremely fat feet while you’re wearing the shoe, but the stability you receive from the width is incredible. I always see a spike in my shooting percentage when I wear shoes with greater forefoot stability and these may have taken the second place spot — number one still goes to Ektio. Yeah, that’s a deep cut for anyone that’s been rocking with me for that long.
As I mentioned from the start, the adidas Dame 5 is easily an early frontrunner for best basketball shoe of 2019. Yes, it’s very early on in the year, but the shoe just plays well.
Pushing aside my dislike for the materials and the overall design, the Dame 5 is solid all the way around: great traction, great cushion, superior lockdown, wonderful support and stability. The materials might scream budget model, but the performance is what you’d expect out of a premium signature basketball shoe.
Whether you’re buying the Dame 5 for full retail price or grabbing a pair for a discount, you should end up liking the hell out of these things.

Under Armour Anatomix Spawn Low 2019 Performance Review

Five years after the debut of the original Under Armour Anatomix Spawn, the 2019 edition is here and we have the performance review.
Traction was beastly. Straight up beastly. Not quite Kobe 9 level, but just barely below it due to the softer rubber compound used. My one day’s worth of outdoor hoops caused quite a bit of rubber fraying versus just playing with them indoors.
Despite using translucent rubber, which was a dust magnet, the traction was rarely affected negatively. A quick wipe here or there was needed, but nothing out of the ordinary. Out of everything I’ve tested this year (2019) and most of last year, this is the best traction setup I’ve personally experienced.
Micro G is back! Is it on the same level as OG Micro G? Not exactly, but it’s so close you almost wouldn’t notice. This rendition is lighter and less dense, so maybe we should call it Micro G light. Just like the OG Shoes Micro G, the cushion is well-balanced. Offering court feel and impact protection, it’s not as rubbery feeling under-foot but still a very nice setup.
Materials are reminiscent of the original as far as the skin-like sections; they’re applied in layers that offer support right where you need it and flex where you’d want it. Lightweight mesh is the main build with the skin-like overlays atop which keeps things very light while retaining some support within the build. Something to note, for those that care, is that the toe area is very well ventilated as the lightweight mesh lets cool air in and hot air out.
The only thing I didn’t like about the materials were how they fit my foot at the toe.
True to size is what I would recommend, however, the toe area left me with some unwanted dead space. I prefer my shoes to sit right on top of my foot and with the Spawn Low 2019, I’ve had to really yank the laces up in the forefoot to achieve that feeling. Doing so ended up leaving the toe area bunched up and bubbled, something I could feel with every step.
The rest of the shoe fit very well, but I would’ve liked the ankle collar area to have had an extra eyelet so it would draw my heel into the rear of the shoe a bit better.
This may not be an issue for those with feet that will fill out all the additional space within the shoe. However for me, there was just not as much of a one-to-one fit that I received with the original version of the Spawn.
Support is pretty standard. There are Internal heel counters are in place but the midsole is the real star here. You sit within the midsole quite a bit — something I love — so you can feel the tooling really taking care of you, ensuring you don’t slide over the footbed. While there is no traditional outrigger, the forefoot section is caged with the rubber outsole wrapping its way up acting as a barrier — without biting into my foot — which I enjoyed. I’m not sure if there is a torsion plate within the shoe, though I assume there is, but I never experienced any torsion issues. I just had some foot fatigue from lace pressure.
While I personally liked the way the original Anatomix Spawn fit my feet more than the 2019 edition, the traction on this shoe is simply awesome. Micro G that feels good is a huge plus as well. Again, my only gripe was the dead space in the toe; had that not been a problem for me then these would have worked out perfectly for me. If the Under Armour Anatomix Spawn Low 2019 fits your needs and your foot, then this might end up being one of the steals of the year at just $110.
If you’ve been playing in the new Anatomix Spawn Low 2019, I’d love to hear your thoughts below in the comment section. Did you experience any issues with the fit or have they been working out perfectly for you? Was the traction as good for you as it was for me? Sound off below and let me know.
As always, thanks for stopping by, and I’ll catch you on the next one.

Asics Gel-Quantum Infinity Performance Review

Asics broke out of its usual mold and tried something different with its new GEL-Quantum Infinity.
This past December, Asics unleashed its newest runner and were kind enough to send us out a pair to test. I put in just over 60 miles in the Asics Gel-Quantum Infinity and here are my personal findings.
Let’s start out with the cushion system because that was its biggest selling point: the midsole is full-length Gel. If you’ve seen the marketing video for it, you can’t help but be fascinated by what looks like a giant gummy worm twisting and rippling. It just screams squish me! And to be honest, that’s exactly how it felt underfoot.
From the immediate try-on, you have step in comfort like no other. You can feel the Gel breaking apart and snapping back together as you walk around. Then when you start running, you pretty much feel nothing underfoot at all which, to be honest, is exactly what I want. Rogue rocks or random nuts from trees in your path? You don’t even notice them. The GEL sucks them up and spits them back out.
My only complaint in this department is the GEL didn’t seem to give you any added “oomph”. I looked back on my running data, because I’m a running nerd and I keep track of that sort of thing, and I found my average running mile time increased. It’s like the GEL was also sucking up my running energy but not returning any of it to me. Then again, that could have just been caused by my experience with the fit.
Speaking of the fit, it simply was not made for me and my foot. If you’ve seen any of the videos I’ve been in with Nightwing2303, you already know I have a wide foot. This makes buying shoes of any kind a struggle. Asics sent out a size 6, which is typically my regular day-to-day size for shoes. When it comes to running, I normally go up half a size to allow some extra room for swelling and toe splay. The size 6 actually did fit me well length wise, surprisingly enough. If anything, a 6.5 might have been more frustrating to run in because the back of this shoe was constantly pulling my socks down. I can only imagine how much worse the heel slip would have been.
As for width, this shoe is narrow. Narrow to the point where after that first mile, right under the ball of my foot starts pinching. By mile two, I was counting down the minutes until I could get my butt back home and take the shoes off. I averaged four to five miles each time out for those who are wondering. That’s a lot of time spent fantasizing on being done with something I normally love doing.
Lockdown, like I eluded to in the fit, was a bit of an annoyance. I never felt like I was popping out of the shoe, but the back heel would pull at my socks. The only thing I could do to remedy this was to make sure I wore socks with heel tabs and then once I had worked up enough sweat to then stop and really wrench my socks up, they’d stick a bit better. Only then did everything seem to stay in place, but stopping to deal with sock issues is not something a runner wants to do.
Where the GEL midsole ends and attaches to the rest of your shoe is a plastic cup that runs around 95 percent of the shoe. It’s thickest in the back where your heel is and gradually gets slimmer as it heads to your toes. It’s not super stiff as there is some twist to the shoe which you can see in the performance video. At first, I thought maybe it helped cup your foot for stability, but upon further investigation, I found that it really just cupped the plush insole. I’m pretty sure the stability in the shoe is thanks to the very flat outsole.
Traction was never an issue for me. Along the outer edge of the GEL midsole is a good chunk of rubber that runs along the border. There are also small dots of rubber dispersed at key points of impact. I never had any slipping and I’ve been quite impressed with how durable its been. I typically grind right through the front outer edge (supinator problems) and this was not the case here. I thought for sure debris from the trails were going to shred the GEL but it has held up very well.
As far as materials go, the upper is a very thick, one-piece textile material. I feel this added to my issues with the fit. Between the width not being wide enough to the stiffness and low stretch of the materials, there wasn’t really any give in the upper for foot expansion. I will say that the heel is definitely padded, like a sponge, and it feels like it had been put through the ringer once I was done.
Side note: There are no reflective pieces on the shoe. Not even along the back heel. I’ve always thought of that as a running staple. Instead, they swapped it out with some gold stithing up the rear to bling this up a bit. The brightest thing on my particular pair is the Asics logo along the side, but it doesn’t reflect. As a runner who does a major chunk of her running where there are cars, I’d like more reflective material just in case.
Overall, it was a fun experience, this being my first official wear-test. I just wish my findings had been amazing. The shoe is priced at $180 and I think that’s very high. You can pick up two or three great running shoes from last year’s line for that price and consider yourself set for the rest of the year. I normally keep my running shoes completely separate from my every day shoes, and once I’m done with them, I can’t even donate them because they’re so gross.
Now that I’ve painted that graphic picture, when we were done filming for the performance review, I actually wore these while we worked on other projects for a good couple hours. These shoes were perfectly comfortable for that. So, if you like the look and you’re using them for casual purposes or a gym workout and you don’t mind the price point, then go for it. The cushion alone is really neat. I just feel like the rest of the shoe needs to be tweaked a bit to accommodate a wider variety of foot shapes.
While the cushion was a fun aspect of the shoe, something I haven’t felt before, I wouldn’t want to run in them again. Well, maybe I would, if they were wider.