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New Balance WRC5000

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 3
  • Total Losses: 2
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #65332
  • Put your fancy footwork to the test and put the rubber to the pavement with the WRC5000 from New Balance®!
  • A lightweight racing flat designed for track and speed workouts, as well as road racing up to 10,000 meters.
  • Breathable mesh upper.
  • Lightweight synthetic overlays.
  • Lightly padded tongue and collar for added comfort.
  • Soft fabric lining for a great in-shoe feel.
  • Molded foam insole supplies light underfoot cushioning.
  • REVlite midsole material provides optimal responsiveness and durability at a 30% lighter weight than comparable midsole foams.
  • Rubber outsole material is strategically placed for reliable grip.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 3 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 3 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)

Posted: 2012-09-21 15:51:59
Reviewer: Anonymous from United States
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
At 2.8 ounces for a women's size 8, these are the lightest running shoes in my closet. Hands down, they are also my favorite, with the New Balance Minimus Zero Road a close second. Although marketed as racing flats, they're great for experienced minimalist runners. Feather light, grippy, and breathable. I don't even notice the 4mm drop compared to the 0mm shoes I also run in. The Revlite soles may be too squishy for the minimalist-shoe purist, but I've come to love it, especially on runs longer than 10 miles. I was a bit concerned about durability because these are just ridiculously lightweight, but I've run 200-plus miles in them so far, including many runs longer than 10 miles, and they are holding up just fine. The black nubbins on the soles don't even show signs of wear.
Posted: 2013-02-16 01:37:37
Reviewer: Mike from Minnesota
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I loved these shoes, they did rip at the base though and I have to replace them. The material is not strong, but I probably put in a good 200+ miles on these shoes. Plenty for a racing flat. I did a half marathon in these in a size 11 and they felt so light throughout, I know I got a faster time because they only weighed 3oz. Risky shoe that will rip for the price. Great racing shoe and not for regular running.
Posted: 2012-09-01 09:40:18
Reviewer: Anonymous from Indio, CA
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
I bought these for my girlfriend, but have not given them to her. I keep meaning to return them, but just haven't gotten around to it. They look and feel incredibly cheap. They look like they would not hold up through one 10k run.

Dockers Petite Petite Cargo Skooter

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 7
  • Total Losses: 6
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #42673
  • Please note that this style is either discontinued and/or from a previous season.
  • The Dockers™ Cargo Skooter has the sleek look of a skirt and the utility of a short wrapped up in one!
  • Solid skort in stretch cotton poplin.
  • Attached short offers all-day comfort.
  • Subtle A-line shape.
  • Front slash and back button-welt pockets.
  • Side button-flap cargo pockets.
  • Front and back center seam.
  • Belt loop waistband.
  • Side zip closure.
  • 97% cotton, 3% elastane.
  • Machine wash cold, tumble dry medium.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Skirt Length: 17 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 4P. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 1 reviews)

Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)

Posted: 2012-07-18 10:24:23
Reviewer: Sally D from Brentwood, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My frequently worn Dockers skort from probably 5 or 6 years ago finally wore out - the fastener/grommet-deal in front was loose. I tried to find the exact replacement, and this skooter was the closest I could find. I read the shopper's review from the regular misses size, and decided to go with the petite so it wouldn't be too long and frumpy. I'm wearing the skooter now, and I have to agree with many points from the other shopper. This petite skooter is longer which is probably best since I'm older now. :) I did notice the shorts part has ridden up unbelievably - they're all scrunched up like bloomers - feels icky. The sheeting material looks a bit dressier than the heavier fabric. I'm not a fan of the invisible side zipper which tends to pinch, but I guess it gives a flatter, more flattering look to my mid-section. Overall, I can live with this.

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