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[DanL]

But such antics should only be done in empty car parks

I disagree - even in a car park, there's a risk of collision with waiting pedestrians. Any sort of fast shoe work should be kept to the track.

[ShinyAndy]

What if the train is there.. waiting for you.. tempting you to walk that little bit faster so that you don't have to wait 30 minutes for the next one ? It's easy to say "take it easy, watch your step.. keep the fast footwork for the track" but when it comes to reality its not so cut and dry is it. Truth is.. we all need that extra turn of speed occasionally and my "racing pedigree" footwear let me down

[JimH]

If Andy is as an experienced walker as he says he is then the fault must lie with the shoe. It could be a manufacturing defect or an inherent design flaw. Either way I believe the responsibility lies with the manufacturer to both compensate Andy for his loss (as a very minimum they should replace the shoes and supply a courtesy pair of loafers while his new ones are being delivered). I think Puma should think about recalling these shoes if people are not able to use them for their intended purpose.

[ShinyAndy]

I think Puma should think about recalling these shoes if people are not able to use them for their intended purpose.

I shall try the Vans tomorrow and hope for the best but I really don't think there's any substitute for adjusting to the conditions, although....

Do they do tyre warmers for shoes ?

[ShinyAndy]

there will always be other shoes, the important thing is YOU weren't injured!

..but I bought racing pedigree shoes to make me go faster (they are even lighter than standard shoes too). They didn't make me go faster they made me crash and almost damage my rear end, next time I might not be so lucky

THESE SHOES ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE BANNED

[jazzyjeff]

Either way I believe the responsibility lies with the manufacturer to both compensate Andy for his loss (as a very minimum they should replace the shoes and supply a courtesy pair of loafers while his new ones are being delivered).

I think Puma should think about recalling these shoes if people are not able to use them for their intended purpose.

What kind of warranty do you get on Puma's these days?

[jazzyjeff]

Personally I think Andy should be relieved that the damage was so minimal...it is likely the racing pedigree of the footwear saved him. If he had been wearing a lesser form of footwear (say, a deck shoe or sandal, or, dare I say it, even a clog ) then the consequences could have been much, much worse. JJ

[TurboTomato]

there will always be other shoes, the important thing is YOU weren't injured!

..but I bought racing pedigree shoes to make me go faster (they are even lighter than standard shoes too). They didn't make me go faster they made me crash and almost damage my rear end, next time I might not be so lucky

THESE SHOES ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE BANNED

I take it you have your rear end properly covered (insurance)?

Have you declared your mods?

[JimH]

What kind of warranty do you get on Puma's these days?

They're guaranteed to make you look like a pleb.

[ShinyAndy]

it is likely the racing pedigree of the footwear saved him

Saved me ?

I hit a wall for christs sake !

[mal_dun]

Bad show old chap. I agree with JimH on the show side, although I prefer Barkers to Churches. The leather sole induces a walking skill like no other - well that and the zimmer frame

[ShinyAndy]

Have you declared your mods?

Mods ?

[TurboTomato]

Have you declared your mods?

Mods ?

Adjustable laces, remapped internals, high octane race booze fuel

[ShinyAndy]

high octane race booze fuel

Hmmm... you may of stumbled onto something there

[Richy]

What kind of warranty do you get on Puma's these days? 

They're guaranteed to make you look like a pleb.

Im still in shock though.... how could they let poor Andy down

Are you sure the aren't imports, word from the grape vine is that some dealers are selling them with a different rubber rating.. you may have a V on one foot and a W on the other!

[ShinyAndy]

I spent hours on the phone hassling the seller making sure they were Z rated (I'm a high performance walker you see) Definitely not imports and definitely the best grip money can buy (or so I thought)

[ShinyAndy]

..and do you know what shocks me the most ?? About 4 years previous I was a lighter model with a lot more performance potential from my frame, the power to weight was much higher and yet I still managed to travel on said shoes even in snowy conditions. In fact I had shoes that had even less grip than the current model and I still managed not to slip and slide around ? Do I blame myself ???

[Richy]

You got to watch them.. I was caught out before, my adidass Tuscanys have a speed rating of 174mph [it says so on the inside, so it must be true] but when i give it some on the straight im all over the road at 0.4mph Has anyone lowered some , I droped a pair of Cuban heels about 0.2inch they seemed to handle alot better

[ECM]

..and do you know what shocks me the most ??

About 4 years previous I was a lighter model with a lot more performance potential from my frame, the power to weight was much higher and yet I still managed to travel on said shoes even in snowy conditions. In fact I had shoes that had even less grip than the current model and I still managed not to slip and slide around ?

Do I blame myself ???

Do you mean to say that you find yourself in something that outwardly looks similar to your lighter model self but, in reality, there is an unfortunate amount of extra weight in the mid section that has caused your walking experience to become unsatisfying?

Funny I'm sure I've heard you say the extra weight makes for a more satisfying day to day proposition....