CRITICALLY STRUCK

My Review of Keen Newport H2 Sandals (For Men)

2009-03-22T07:04:00.003-04:00

Closeouts . Keen's Newport H2 sandals are as comfortable in the water as on land. Hydrophobic quick-dry polyester webbing straps are ÆGIS Microbe Shield® treated and feature a quickdraw elastic cord for fast, easy adjustments. Metatomical footbed Compression molded EVA midsole Non-marking...

My New Favorite Do-Everythings

FilmJr East Ridge, TN 3/22/2009

Sizing: Feels true to size

Width: Feels true to width

Pros: Breathes Well, Durable, Lightweight, Comfortable, Stylish

Best Uses: Dog walking, Disc golf, At The Beach, Casual Wear, Going Out, Travel

Describe Yourself: Casual, Conservative, Alternative

My everyday, do-everything shoes. Have evolved from old slippers to strap sandals to sport sandals to water shoes, and I'd always liked the look of the Keens. But I don't pay $90 for anything other than cycling shoes or hiking boots.

Thanks to STP, I got this pair of Newports for less than $50. It's a steal. I might buy the other color I love them so much.

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My Review of Teva Wraptor Trail Running Shoes (For Men)

2009-03-22T06:57:00.003-04:00

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Closeouts . The trail shoe has evolved into the Teva Wraptor trail running shoe. Wraptor Fit System wraps around the foot and through a channel in the midsole, securing the foot over the cushioned platform for 360-degree fit. Breathable eVent synthetic leather and mesh upper Goes from trail to ...

Excellent!

FilmJr East Ridge, TN 3/22/2009

Sizing: Feels true to size

Width: Feels too narrow

Pros: Durable, Attractive Design, Absorbs Shock, Comfortable, Lightweight, Flexible

Best Uses: Everyday wear, Running, Walking

Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational

An excellent shoe. The Wraptor system does make them quite snug in the middle, causing them to seem quite narrow. This is perfect for me, because I have a narrow-ish foot, but those with normal-width or wider feet may have to do some tinkering with the straps.

I've always had tremendous experiences with Teva. From sport sandals to hiking boots to casual shoes, they're always durable, comfortable and cool.

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First Post 2.2

2008-12-27T09:58:00.003-05:00

I have little to say. I just thought it a minor victory if I made another post before the birthday of my prior post.

I maintain high hopes for this blog, though if I were serious I'd likely want the flexibility of Wordpress (which I am also diligently not using).

This blog suffers as most of my creative work suffers: from a wealth of ideas and a poverty of actions. I suspect some inverse of this condition explains my modest success with spreadsheets and video production for advertising, as I am able to comfortably churn through work involving either of those with only goals of accuracy and discretion, and without the burdens of creativity and longevity.

First Post 2.1

2008-03-30T23:03:00.003-04:00

Here's what I hope Critically Struck will be:

~~A build diary for my first Windows-based PC after a decade of using Macintoshes;~~
A repository for some discussion of digital life, particularly the employment of technology for art & entertainment;
A place for reviews, opinions, discourse and rants about video games and attendant gadgetry;
Literate;
Slightly funny.

First Post 2.0

2008-03-19T12:45:00.004-04:00

Here's what I hope Critically Struck will be:

A build diary for my first Windows-based PC after a decade of using Macintoshes;
A repository for some discussion of digital life, particularly the employment of technology for art & entertainment;
A place for reviews, opinions, discourse and rants about video games and attendant gadgetry;
Literate;
Slightly funny.

We'll see what happens.