Flash Reviews No. 10

[Ryan Jordan]

Companion forum thread to:

Flash Reviews No. 10

[Brendan Swihart]

I'm headed towards wearing out a pair of the Helios SR and agree they're a pretty great shoe. First thing I did was rip out the excessive tongue foam and I wish they were a little lower to the ground (closer to the Vertical K), but overall I've liked them. Traction is indeed fantastic on rock. I do wish La Sportiva would stick to a more simple upper and stop making such stiff heel counters.

[Jerome H.]

Another use not mentioned is as a leak-proof container to hold alcohol for an alcohol stove.

The one ounce "shot glass" is also useful for estimating how much alcohol to use.

[Michael Reed]

A 12oz Gatorade bottle with cap weighs 27 grams. I do like the shape of the flask though.

[sean neves]

I've had the regular Helios for about 200 miles of trail (and no trail) and am interested in the SR. The Helios truly are some of the best shoes I've had. I love the toe and heel cups and the traction. One thing I don't like is the massive tread footprint it leaves. In short, it grips incredibly well and it tears up the dirt beneath you pretty bad. Sort of like "paddles" for a motorcycle. They also stand up pretty tall.

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