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4.5
I have used these shoes for around two months as an AFM at Amazon. Given the size of my current facility, I usually walk around 12 - 14 miles over the course of my shift.Here are some of the things I have noticed both me and others have reviewed on.1.) The air cushioning in the heel is a great idea in theory.After a few weeks of walking, I've noticed a faint hissing sound coming from my right shoe. Soon after, my left shoe had started doing the same thing.The sound is noticeably louder when the sides of the shoe are wet - for example, walking though dew-covered grass.The simplest solution I've found was to either backfill the cavity with expanding foam, or to drill a hole in the heel to allow air from the cavity to escape easier. This obviously has its downsides.2.) The hardened toe of the shoes doesn't cover the sides of your shoe. (The section of shoe right in front of your pinky toe.)I was using my heel to slow down a pallet jack and ended up ramming the wheel of the handle right into my pinky toe.3.) The cushioning pad in the back of the shoe is rather abrasive.This problem might just apply to me because of the way I walk, but I felt like I needed to include it here.The heel cushion that protects the back of your foot from abrasion of the shoe works well, but only after it has broken in significantly.Here are some things I did really like about the shoe:1.) The sole is nice and hard.The sole is pretty durable, and I don't see it breaking down in the future. It also keeps any foreign objects from going through the sole and into your foot.It also makes a satisfying clacking sound on tile or concrete.2.) The primary color is neutral with a good accent color.I'm one of those kinds of individuals who doesn't like to wear flashy footwear, so these shoes suit me.3.) They are easy to slip your foot into.Since I am rather lethargic in the morning, having something that requires minimal effort to put on is a good bonus to my morning. Sometimes I'll need to redo the laces, but otherwise they are easy to put on.Overall, I am mixed on these shoes. I'm not sure if I like them or hate them.I hope my take on these shoes influenced your view to some degree.
