PhantomJug wrote on Sep 13^th, 2011 at 3:51pm:

I thought for sure I had reviewed these shoes about 5 years ago around here - Hmmm, couldn't find it but . . . .

Yeah, my search turned up no hits.  I also thought I remembered reading something about them some time back.  Strange!

When I was finishing my walk a couple of days ago, I ran into a guy that was wearing the Spirit version.  He indicated he liked them, but he wished he had selected a version with a slightly more "grippy" sole.  (That would have been my guess because that model has no lugs, etc.)  I asked if he had any issues with his toes on rough terrain, he said he didn't.  In fact, he felt that the shoes (at least his) were better off pavement than on (which was were the trail junction was).

I also think I'd prefer a back (heel) strap as well as one across the top of the arch.

I may have to start with toe socks before I plunge into toe shoes, just to see if I can deal with something between my toes.  Anyone use toe socks with toe shoes?  I'd never even consider putting on my hiking boots without AT LEAST one pair of socks (and if hard hiking is in the offing, two).

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