Well I haven’t really been able to train much lately, but I DID get a new pair of Ariakes and I have to say that they are an awesome pair of shoes. They absorb shock in an amazing way.

I guess, technically, I can say that I’ve “learned parkour” but since it’s an actual lifestyle choice for me, I can never take it off of my “to do” list.

If you are an up and coming traceur, I’d like to say don’t get the Ariake right off. The Ariake has something I’d like to call “freestyle traction” where it will grip in certain positions and slide in others, more specifically in the toes. The heels, however, grip like tires.

Buy the 69.99 model – it has amazing traction and unbelievable support.

The shoes don’t make you any better at the sport, but they can give you the edge when you’re using your shoes to kick off of a wall to gain ground. They’re also useful in raising your stamina because you don’t feel the shock from the ground like you normally would.