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Gear Reviews: Shoes: Fila
Last Modified: 9/22/2008 1:31:43 PM
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Fila Alfa

Fila AlfaMEN
Price: $95
Weight: 14.6 oz.
Sizes: 7–12, 13, 14, 15
Ideal Foot Types: Neutral and supinated

SALES PITCH:
Everything about the Alfa is designed to give you the most comfortable and accomodating ride possible.

OUR TAKE:
Sometimes Fila shoes favor fashion over function. The men’s Alfa (the women’s model wasn’t available for review) breaks tradition, as its substance matches its style. The Alfa has excellent cushioning in the heel and forefoot that doesn’t weigh the shoe down. Weartesters found that the soft leather upper provided a comfortablefit right out of the box, although it could have been more breathable. But the lining has Dri-Lex material to wick away moisture and keep your foot dry. Stability could be amped up around the heel, but that’s a quibble in an otherwise nice step forward for Fila.

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