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Typical of hybrids Ive tested over the years, the Mission makes compromises to acquiesce with two very different activities. A bike shoe needs to be stiff in the sole; a hiking or running shoe needs flex. The Mission meets at a middle ground that Replica Tag Heuer waa1415.ba0760 New Alter Ego Watch accommodates both activities, though neither with great success.Another entry, Pearl Izumis X-Alp Enduro ($110, ) shoes, have a nylon plate in the sole to provide the stiffness needed for pedaling. But off the bike a cushioned EVA foam midsole similar to that seen on the companys running shoes makes the X-Alp feel almost like its not a bike shoe in disguise.

Further, the company designed a beveled heel on the X-Alp and a flex groove on the sole just behind the toes. These features accommodate a running stride and a toe-off spring while hiking.In my test, the X-Alp -- which comes in mens and womens models -- gripped rocks and dirt while hiking on a trail. At just more than a pound per foot, they Replica Tag Heuer ww2114.fc6215 Monaco Automatic Watch were a couple ounces lighter than the Northwave Missions. For running, the X-Alp passed the basic exam but I would not mark them as capable of the performance needed for adventure racing or off-road triathlon.A final hybrid I tested, the Keen Commuter ($115, ), appears to be a normal sandal from above.

But a hollowed area under the forefoot accommodates a pedal cleat to let youclip in. Like the Missions and the X-Alp, the Keen shoes are Replica Tag Heuer waf1450.bb0814 Aquaracer Quartz Watch heavy (1 pound 2 ounces per foot) and stiff in the sole. For casual use the Keens are fine, but in the woods -- or even for a long walk around home -- Id wear something more specific to the activity and more suitable for the terrain.-- Stephen Regenold writes a daily blog on outdoors gear at .