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Gear Review: Mizuno Hitogami 2

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Having a two shoe quiver, I noticed I am lacking in a quick and light trainer/racer.  My Zoot Kiawe are triathlon specific so running track workouts or tempo days in them really doesn't play to the sock-less use for that shoe.  In my research, I came across this shoe and thought to give it a try.  Billed as a quick day training shoe or a racing shoe, it features light weight less cushion for speedwork. For many, it could also double as a racing flat. First Impressions These shoes are loud.  Not in sound but in color.  I purposely chose the brilliant fluorescent yellow shoes and they certainly are hi-vis.  The material feels supple and well-made.  Putting them on for the first time, I immediately felt how comfortable and roomy they were.  They have a wide toe box and none of the shoe feels constricting.  It is obvious that there is not as much sole underfoot as other shoes but that is to be expected for the stated purpose.  I would not say they are minimialist since the ramp