Men's GEL-Noosa Tri 8 Running Shoe
Men's GEL-Noosa Tri 8 Running Shoe
This pair of GEL-Noosa Tri 8's is my sixth pair of Noosas. While the Tri
6's will probably always be my favorites, I still like these shoes and
prefer them to my two pairs of Tri 7's. These shoes are fairly light yet
are supportive, which is important for me as I weigh around 220 pounds,
and typically run about 40 minutes to an hour a day (I am a slow,
noncompetitive runner, averaging 9-10 minute miles.) I like the mesh
upper carried over from the Tri 7, and I do think the cushioning absorbs
shock very well; there are two pairs of laces provided, the
conventional pair of many hues, and a yellow pair of elastic laces. I
don't care how long they take to don or doff and won't comment on that,
but I can say that I find them comfortable to run in, though I find the
position of the tongue a bit uncomfortable as it is sewn to the sidewall
of the shoe. As with my other Noosas, I have cut the tongue loose which
allows it to better center on my foot.
Of course Noosas are
notorious for their garish color schemes and glow in the dark features,
and the Tri 8's in the onyx, black, and confetti palette is no
exception: at the very least these will get you noticed and I can't
begin to estimate how many compliments (or comments in some cases) I
have had over the years about these shoes and their forefathers. My only
negative comments are that for those with slightly wider feet the
conventional laces are a tad too short, and the tongue seems a bit less
padded compared to earlier generations (the latter point is quite
subjective as I have to rely on memory.)
I like these shoes and
have no issue recommending them. If you want supportive shoes that can
take a beating and still look outlandish, these are at the top of the
heap.
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Men's GEL-Noosa Tri 8 Running Shoe
