Zoot Running Shoes offer cutting-edge, triathlete-specific, technology. Over the past 25 years, there have been great performance breakthroughs in swimming and cycling that can be traced directly to triathlon specific products. But no one has impacted T2 and the most crucial part of the race, the run, until now. Not surprisingly, that innovation is once again coming from Zoot Sports. Men's Triathlon ready Ultra Tempo $130 Ultra TT $130 Post Race Recovery Sandle $65 Women's Triathlon ready Ultra Tempo $130 Ultra TT $130 Post Race Recovery Sandle $65 After years of studying triathletes, Zoot Sports has identified four inherent footwear problems specific to triathletes: 1. Speed of Entry. The need to get in and out of T2 as quickly as possible. 2. Sockless Wear. Triathletes don’t want to take the time to put socks on. 3. Biomechanics. Athletes run differently after racing a bike. 4. Water Retention. Studies have shown that traditional running shoes can gain an additional 30% of their weight during a race. # Speed of Entry Zoot Bootie construction for quick entry # INTAC grabbers on heel and tongue to quickly open bootie # Tacked down sockliner in heel and forefoot for non-slip entry # Patented Quick-Lace system with one-hand adjustment BareFit Technology # Shoes are fully-lined with moisture-managing, anti-microbial material # Entire lining is coated and patented FRICTION FREE technology Tri-o-Mechanics # Z-bound foam delivers shock attenuation and energy return # CarbonSpan shank allow for comfortable and efficient midfoot strike Tri-Dry Technology # Perforated sock liner allows water to flow through # Perforated strobel board allows water to flow through # A series of ducts and drainage holes allow water to exit from the bottom of the shoe # Closed-cell foam in collar and tongue reduces water retention