The MATRYX upper with Kevlar genuinely locks my foot in on off-camber sections, no sliding around inside the shoe. The Megagrip outsole bit into wet granite slabs where my old pair just skated.
Riley★★★★★
Wore these on a rocky, rooty 12-miler and the Vibram Megagrip outsole just bit into everything, even wet slabs. The PEBA cushioning is springy without feeling mushy on the downhills.
Penelope U.★★★☆☆
The MATRYX upper with Kevlar feels locked-in on rough descents, but the fit runs narrow for me. Cushioning is decent, though I expected the PEBA midsole to feel softer after longer runs.