Product Details
- Size: 11 D(M) US
- Color: Burnt orange
- Brand: GoLite
- Model: 1102TR02M
- Fabric type: Textile and synthetic
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
Features
- Soft Against the Ground Technology for superior stability and comfort
- BareTech zero drop and contoured last for a natural ride
- Sticky Gecko? outsole, inspired by gravity defying gecko uses over 300 mini lugs for maximum surface contact, friction and traction on any terrain
- Lightweight, performance "second skin" lycra upper forms to your foot, dries quickly
GoLite Men's Tara Lite Trail Running Shoe,Burnt Orange,11 M US
Product Description
The GoLite Tara Lite is inspired by the Tarahumara tribes of Mexico. These amazing long-distance athletes are best known for their superior trail running abilities while wearing minimal thong-style sandals. This men's trail shoe takes the best aspects of this type of sandal and adds protection, stability and traction, resulting in a hybrid shoe with a breathable mesh upper and internal sandal thong. Hit the trail with the GoLite Tara Lite.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By WildRunner
I agree with the previous review. It isn't a "ultra minimal" shoe.But I just appreciate the fact that GoLite did not fall into the "barefoot" and "minimal" fad going on out there!This is not for people who want to run without any shoes, but for people who want the benefits of running minimal without sacrificing the safety and comfort.After seeing few runners in the last few races wearing Tara Lite, I couldn't resist but to try them myself.Tara Lite has managed to fall perfectly on the fine line between a "minimal" and a "performance shoes".First thing I noticed was the post... like the thongs in the running sandals.This combined with the stretchy outer, the shoe grips my feet exactly where they should be without the heavy-ness and restraint.Then I felt the zero-drop construction.They claim that the shoe has absolutely no raise on the heel (most typical shoes have almost 200% raised heels).As I have competed wearing minimal shoes and trained barefoot for awhile, I was already in my comfort-zone when I put this shoes on.With slightly cushioned sole and their gazillion number of small rugs, I felt the protection, absorption, and strong grip in the trail.I must admit, I am not a fan of bold colors, but when I run in races, I do recommend this color.People couldn't take their eyes off of it :)Another down side is that it took me about 2-3 runs before getting the shoes to it's 100% flexibility and smoothness.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Eric Schneider
First, as many others have noted, this is not a "minimal" shoe. There isn't much structure, but the soles are thicker than flyweight trail shoes. The heel drop is pretty minimal, however, so these do lend themselves to forefoot running. The extra sole thickness is welcome on rough and rocky trails. The shoes provide good protection from small stones that would make you wince if you were wearing a pair of New Balance Minimus shoes. Traction on all kinds of surfaces is terrific. Control is awesome - you really get a feeling of very precise foot placement, with no sliding around. I suspect this is due largely to the interior thong, which brings up the one big drawback with these shoes, at least for me. I found that on down hill sections of trail the thong would dig into my foot unless I really backed off on my pace. This may be an indication that I need to adjust my down hill form, but I'm not sure yet. Until I figure this out, I need to hold back on giving these a full recommendation.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By kw
4 stars. Be very aware these are neither ultra minimalist nor main stream. THey are quite radical, having a thong like post between the big toe and "index toe" just a like a pair of thongs. They even come with tabi socks split between the toes. I found the toe post took a little getting used to, and the need for toe socks or tabi socks is a bit of a pain.My wife found the burnt orange color hideous but a little more trail grime and they'll look styling enough.K
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