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peter303 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:37 pm
In late September there may be a snow-ice crust above treeline. Sometimes traction like microspikes is useful. I start carrying them around then.
the heel extensions on the TenNines should make microspike fit interesting.
What is up with that heel anyway? I've never seen anything like that. We shoe wearing humans step with our heels first. Wouldn't an extended heel like that make the step initiation unstable?
not sure about the hikers, but the original TenNines were designed for exclusively downhill running, and i believe the heels were for extra stability and cushioning when going downhill. not sure how much utility there is for shoes that are designed only for downhills, since most people need to go uphill first in order to go downhill.
anyway, they were extreme enough that Hoka felt the need to post this warning on their webpage:
WARNING: HOKA ONE ONE designed this product as a piece of specialized equipment specifically for running. Think of these like ski boots or cycling shoes. Using this product for anything other than running may impair balance and dexterity. So, don't wear these on stairs or while driving.
"The decay and disintegration of this culture is astonishingly amusing if you're emotionally detached from it." - George Carlin
I think the Tennine is the perfect shoe for committing crimes in. They leave a footprint that makes it look like you wear a shoe that is 2 or 3 sizes larger (at least) than what you really do. Perfect alibi.
mountainrev wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:08 pm
I think the Tennine is the perfect shoe for committing crimes in. They leave a footprint that makes it look like you wear a shoe that is 2 or 3 sizes larger (at least) than what you really do. Perfect alibi.
also, since the shoe went into production, Bigfoot track reports have increased by 109%. coincidence?
"The decay and disintegration of this culture is astonishingly amusing if you're emotionally detached from it." - George Carlin
