Ecco Biom Natural Motion running shoe concept reviews

http://www.thebiomproject.com/

PR's PNQ review

Positive:

• durable materials (injected PU, yak or textile upper)
• A, B and C (next year) models for fast, normal and slow runners
• the new concept is based on real biomechanics research and developed with University of Cologne
• a wide enough toebox to allow natural spreading of toes

Negative:

• one of the most expensive running shoes
• not the most eco-friendly or lightweight materials
• could prove to be a touch too stiff, hard or noisy
• heart issues forced 'Thunderbear' Sindballe to quit before winning Ironman in Bioms

Questions:

• has anyone actually completed a fast marathon successfully with these yet?
• will the prices come down by half so that ordinary runners could afford them?
• do they naturally strengthen your feet and help reduce injuries like running barefoot does?
• will the next Biom generation feature a lighter (Nike Lunar type) design?

More reviews:

http://www.runningandrambling.com/2009/10/ecco-biom-running-shoe-review.html

http://www.id-mag.com/article/LessCushionforthePushin/