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Kizik
Athens 2
The hands-free slip-on that actually stays on. Ideal when bending to lace is hard; cushioning is decent but not performance-grade.
Best for
- ✓Hands-free slip-on convenience
- ✓Mobility limitations
- ✓Everyday wear
Not ideal for
- ✗High-mileage walking
- ✗Buyers wanting firm support
Specification sheet
- List price Approximate US retail
- ≈ $129
- Weight Manufacturer-reported, size-dependent
- 11.0 oz (312 g)
- Heel-to-toe drop Height difference, heel vs forefoot
- —
- Stack height (heel) Midsole thickness under the heel
- —
- Cushioning
- Moderate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Widths available
- Standard, Wide
- Waterproof
- No
- Slip-resistant
- —
- APMA seal American Podiatric Medical Association acceptance
- —
- Rocker sole Curved sole that rolls you forward
- No
- Breathability
- Medium
- Flexibility
- Medium
- Upper
- Knit mesh
- Midsole foam
- EVA
- Outsole
- Rubber
Upper
Knit mesh
Breathability: medium
Midsole
EVA
— stack · — drop
Outsole
Rubber
Flexibility: medium
Where these specs come from
Status
Source
Manufacturer & retailer listings (pending verification)
Last checked
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