Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)These are the best running shoes I've ever owned. As to the other reviewer's issue of getting holes in his Achilles I suppose it depends on how they fit your feet. They fit my feet great and I've never had issues wearing them with or without socks. Also, I never wear a new pair of shoes (or make any changes to my running) on a long run without a transition period but these were more comfortable out of the box than any other pair I've ever owned.
I mostly wear them running on sidewalks or on the track. I typically use them for 3.5-10 mile training runs (almost always after riding). I used them for a half ironman race that was running on grass/gravel. It rained during the ride and so the grass was wet and they seemed to collect more water than drained out of them.
Some folks (including Zoot) say they aren't for full marathons but I think they're fine. Lots of folks also advocate barefoot running and while I'm not willing to do that I think these are fine if you have good form - and IMHO if you don't have good form you should work on your form not buy special shoes. I do like to run on a track when I can though.
I got a pair of Zoot Energy's and I like the Ultra Race 2.0's much better.
Pros:
+ Good arch support - not sure if it's the carbon or what but these just feel better than any other shoes I've tried without some kind of insert
+ Great fit
+ Light weight
+ You can wear them with or without socks
+ Easy on with the gripper holes in the heel and tongue
+ Quick lock lacing
+ There's no separate tongue to get in the way and be uncomfortable - the top is separate materials but it's one piece
Cons
+ They aren't very durable - not that they fell apart too quickly, they just are made to be ultra light, not to be ultra durable
+ On wet surfaces drainage holes let in as much water as drains out
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Zoot Ultra Race 2.0 Cushion Running Shoe MensDesigned for multi-sport athletes, the Zoot® Ultra Race 2.0 men's shoe is ideal for triathlons. It's crafted using lightweight, breathable neoprene, and built to be worn comfortably without socks. Tri-Dry® technology provides exceptional moisture management, and the patented Quick-Lace system allows fast entry to reduce transition time.
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