http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/02/05/golite-suspension-shoes/ A Daily Bleatdown Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/02/05/golite-suspension-shoes/#comment-6129 shoebum Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:22:02 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/02/05/golite-suspension-shoes/#comment-6129 Love "the Goat" Rocky, but I have to take issue with your assessment of this shoe. I can't speak much for any of GoLite's softgoods, however I am quite familiar with these shoes. The concept is unusual, but I have to give GoLite, errr, Timberland some credit for their unique approach to this category. The cleats are ominous but the concept should work similar to the soft lugs on an off-road bike or truck tire. The trail is rarely flat, why should your sole be? Furthermore, the construction of the uppers on these babies is also unique and a good step forward in design. I was impressed by the tough (looking?) laminated design with very few if any stitches to pop out. So if innovation is near the tops on your list, you gotta give these a chance. And after all, Crocs were there...how can anything get worse than them? Check out http://shoebum.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/firstbush.jpg for proof how bad Crocs can be. Thanks for never holding back! Love “the Goat” Rocky, but I have to take issue with your assessment of this shoe. I can’t speak much for any of GoLite’s softgoods, however I am quite familiar with these shoes. The concept is unusual, but I have to give GoLite, errr, Timberland some credit for their unique approach to this category. The cleats are ominous but the concept should work similar to the soft lugs on an off-road bike or truck tire. The trail is rarely flat, why should your sole be? Furthermore, the construction of the uppers on these babies is also unique and a good step forward in design. I was impressed by the tough (looking?) laminated design with very few if any stitches to pop out. So if innovation is near the tops on your list, you gotta give these a chance. And after all, Crocs were there…how can anything get worse than them? Check out http://shoebum.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/firstbush.jpg for proof how bad Crocs can be. Thanks for never holding back!

]]> http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2007/02/05/golite-suspension-shoes/#comment-5939 summitbum Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:01:24 +0000 http://thegoat.backcountry.com/blog/2007/02/05/golite-suspension-shoes/#comment-5939 The brilliance of a licensing agreement. Timberland bought the Go Lite brand last year this must be the results of the their strategic thinking. Nice work keep being original you are bound to get people talking and gain market share faster then a brand making truly remarkable products. The brilliance of a licensing agreement. Timberland bought the Go Lite brand last year this must be the results of the their strategic thinking. Nice work keep being original you are bound to get people talking and gain market share faster then a brand making truly remarkable products.

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