images/Teva

The Teva Forge Pro, coming out in the Fall 2010 season, is advertised to handle differing terrains like The Ledges. The Teva Forge Pro is a multi-sport shoe that boasts technical features such as aggressive lugs on the outersole and an external heel counter meant for stability.

The advantages of the shoe are as abundant as the false rumors stating Justin Bieber is dead. The Forge Pro are low cut which is one of the reasons why they are on the lighter side – 14 ounces. Their wicking ability is commendable even during intense work outs in the baking sun. The footbed did not become a sweat bog in adverse conditions.

The outersole lives up to its claim. The ultimate test is how the shoe sticks to rocky terrain. The shoe performed and can be trusted to hold your balance. Strenuous exercise did not cause excess pain or discomfort in the heel even with activities that required quick and decisive direction changes. The versatility of the Teva Forge Pro makes it ideal for an active day in palces like CVNRA.

There are a few drawbacks to the Teva Forge Pro. The Forge Pro is created for all activities but is not the ideal shoe for excessive use for a particular one. For instance, it is not a great training shoe for long training runs. And it would not be ideal for hiking any trails that have stream crossings since they are not waterproof.

The Teva Forge Pro is hitting the real and virtual sales floor in the Fall. Teva has a suggested retail price of $110. Teva also is introducing the Forge Pro eVent which is waterproof.