The GR9 has such a nice feeling sole, hey. Almost as thin as the Freerider but stiffer for more support. I didn't get along with the grip as much as you, though they are a good shoe.
I too would like to see a cover or something on the Freerider EPS (or its potential replacement). I also find them to draw dirt and rocks in like there's a vacuum inside them, at least the high tops do. Don't you find the gusset on either side of the tongue helps prevent water ingress lower in the shoe? I find, with the high tops at least, that I need to hit some deep water and have it splash high enough up the ankle to get in.
Feb. 17, 2021, 5:41 p.m. - AJ Barlas
The GR9 has such a nice feeling sole, hey. Almost as thin as the Freerider but stiffer for more support. I didn't get along with the grip as much as you, though they are a good shoe. I too would like to see a cover or something on the Freerider EPS (or its potential replacement). I also find them to draw dirt and rocks in like there's a vacuum inside them, at least the high tops do. Don't you find the gusset on either side of the tongue helps prevent water ingress lower in the shoe? I find, with the high tops at least, that I need to hit some deep water and have it splash high enough up the ankle to get in.