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« on: July 14, 2009, 12:03:58 PM »

DR. Martens Lenny Gallagher

http://www.drmartens.com/ (go to mens then shoes and scroll down)
http://www.dmusastore.com/p-2780-gallagher.aspx (this is the buying page)

FIT:
very sleek and form fitting but not to tight when laced (on my feet anyway)
kinda like climbing shoes (responsive and compact)


FLEXIBILITY:
on a scale of 1-10 they are at least a 9.

(without my feet in them) i can easily fold them in half and they spring right back (very durable rubber)
with my feet in i can bend my feet almost as far as i can without shoes

WEIGHT:
1 being no shoes 10 being snow boots
4/10

they aren't bulky (very form fitting) but not as light as a pair of running shoes (in general, ive found a few running shoes heavier)



GRIP:


Grass: 6-7 depending on dew/wetness
pavement: 8
walls(concrete/ brick): 7-8 depending on the wall
tile: 10 sticks like glue

the sole is very flat giving a lot of friction on hard flat surfaces but less traction on grass and similar surfaces
*note on the sole there is a ribbed grippy surface on the toe, heel, and wrapping around the outside of the shoe which makes it great for wall-runns and tic-tacs

the sole is made of non marking rubber that is very durable and flexible

BREATHABILITY:

made of leather so breathability isn't fantastic but they are breathable enough to be comfortable
7/10

CUSHIONING:
in these shoes shock absorption is mostly left to you there is about 1/4 inch of padding in the heel but i find it to be enough
 
these shoes are about as responsive and balanced as you can get with this thick of sole (unless you get a pair of five fingers)

the sole is made of non marking rubber that is very durable and flexible
DURABILITY
9/10

the only area that wore at all on my shoes is on the toe there is some decorative stitching that wore through and i had to cut the frayed pieces off so they wouldn't catch on anything (the rubber on the toe is securely glued i would assume the stitching was either additionally securing or decorative)

other than the toe thing these shoes are as hard as nails. the rubber on the sole is very durable and  the entire shoe is made of genuine leather backed with strong fabric. they also clean very well and don't necessarily look like athletic shoes so they are usable for everyday wear and training.

Price
I paid 60 bucks for them on clearance
their website has them listed for $90.00 (ie. you can probably get them cheaper on amazon or e-bay)


GENERAL COMMENTS:
i like them becase they hold up well (had mine for over a year and still almost in perfect condition)
grippy on most surfaces (especially tile)
toe stitching issues have not affected the overall shoe at all
they look badass

The Bottom Line:
8.5/10
i would recommend them for all around wear (so you can be ready to do some impromptu training and still look classy)

Pros:
durable
grippy
look nice

Cons:
price
the toe stitching thing i mentioned
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 05:53:05 PM »

I've been wondering about these shoes since I saw them in your signature.  It's nice to finally read a review of them, nice job!
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 05:58:50 PM »

your certainly welcome (i was promted to write a review by the shoe guru also known as Mike Patella so if you got any shoes you would like to review im sure he would appreciate it)
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