The mechanical component and the sole is made in a workshop located in the south of France, while the shoe itself is made in northern Italy. The ENKO company states that their shoes are the only ones on the market that adjust to the weight of the user. They claim that due to the interchangeable studs, longevity is greater than traditional running shoes, and that the springs have a guaranteed life of more than one million cycles. Further, the company states that the shoes optimize a runner's stride, reduce fatigue and lets you run "effortlessly" for longer -- adapting to all running styles. Those are some big claims!
ENKO shoes are designed to run on roads, paths, tracks, and similar but are not suitable for very rough terrain. Why do they cost so much? The company says that the high-tech product is made with the latest materials from the aerospace industry and that "these are custom shoes, made to order." The shoes are delivered to you with shock absorbers that are adapted to your weight. ENKO shoes come with a one-year limited liability warranty that protects against manufacturing defects. Shoes come in white, green, red, blue or black.
Got $428 that you feel you need to spend on something overpriced? I'm not running in ENKO shoes and I'm not endorsing the company. Just passing along the information.
From Him, Through Him, For Him (Romans 11:36),
Paul J. Staso
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Click on any of the links below to see some of my adventure photos:
- United States in 2006 (3,260 miles solo in 108 days at age 41)
- Montana in 2008 (620 miles solo in 20 days at age 43)
- Alaska in 2009 (500 miles solo in 18 days at age 44)
- Germany in 2010 (500 miles solo in 21 days at age 45)
- The Mojave Desert in 2011 (506 miles solo in 17 days at age 46)
- Various Photos From Mileposts Gone By
- Students Worldwide Who Ran With Me Virtually
- Roadside Sights From My Running Adventures
- Some Cycling Moments From The Past
