2021 Man Athletics [946135]

1 review for 2021 Man Athletics [946135]

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Brent Denisar-Green (verified owner) – November 6, 2022

   I always have a challenging time finding shoes. I have an unusual foot size: 12.5 and super wide. That and I am a supinator (explains lots of ankle sprains). The shoe size, width, and supination are out of the norm.

   That’s why I was happy when I found these shoes as my others were out of stock or out of production – not sure which.

   The good. They are lightweight and comfortable to walk/run in. “Cushioned” is probably the word I’m looking for. That’s important for supinators as they have a more ridged foot versus your neutral or pronators. I’m sure they dry quickly too based on the material, but I haven’t been able to test that yet.

   The unusual, shall we say (versus “bad”). The material. Not sure how to describe it other than mesh or mesh-like. Not sure how they’re going to hold up or their longevity (as they are still fairly new). It’s most unusual with the tongue of the shoe. It does not have the rigidity or stiffness of your typical shoe. The material is kind of flimsy and very thin (compared to the norm). You have to wrestle the tongues into place and make sure they stay there. There is some elasticity there. Regardless, they do seem to stay put once you get them all tied up. Maybe I’m just not used to the material or difference yet. Something I would liked to have known before purchasing…so I’m sharing it with you! However, this material probably explains why they are so light weight. Tradeoffs, I suppose.

   Jury is still out on my recommendation. I am leaning towards a, yes. Would I buy the again, maybe. Time will tell.