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Sean Dezey (Karma 6)

No more hot hot sweaty feet during running in hot summer

I have purchased pair of these shoes recently in Dubai while on vacation so my first test was done right in the middle of heat - on the Dubai's beaches.I wouldn’t classify them as minimalist, but rather a protective lightweight trainer. There’s a fair amount of midsole to it (more than other lightweight trainers and most racing flats) albeit a very flexible one. Deep flex grooves on the bottom of the shoe provide maximum front-to-back flexibility, which allows your foot to move naturally, regardless of your running style. Unlike a lot of other lightweight trainers, however, this shoe offers a surprising amount of protection underfoot. As a midfoot/forefoot striker, I found the cushioning in the ClimaCool Ride to be firm but forgiving. This is a versatile shoe which is responsive enough to go fast when you want to go fast, but soft enough to absorb impact when you’re just cruising along at an easy effort.

True to its name, the ClimaCool is extremely well ventilated. It’s minimal and extremely unintrusive upper allows your foot to do what it wants to do while optimizing airflow and keeping your feet cool when the weather gets warm. As a lifelong sufferer of Squishy Foot, I was impressed with how much less moisture my socks, and the shoes, retained.

While this is a great new running shoe, with surprisingly tremendous versatility, it’s not for everyone. If you’re a runner who needs a less flexible shoe with additional medial protection in the midsole and/or upper, the ClimaCool Ride just won’t do it for you. If you like to go off-road, I would refrain from taking these guys on the trail. But if you’re a fairly efficient runner, or simply want to experiment with a more flexible, lightweight shoe for training and racing this summer, then I suggest taking this shoe for a Ride.

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