Adidas Hydroterra Shandal
Adidas, Hydroterra Shandal, roller shades, roller shutter, shoe, sports, Step Down Construction April 2nd, 2010After gym the other day, I stopped by at one of the big shoe shops at City Mall… to look for outdoor shoe… coz I have been using my Adidas Mega Bounce 09 for gym and outdoor thingy. I came here before and saw a nice outdoor shoe… it’s a sports shoe which can turn into sandals… just nice to wear for outdoor stuff especially photography… 
I took photo of it in the previous visit and did some research about the shoe… First I thought the shoe name is Adidas Step Down… but when I Google Adidas Step Down, I can’t find anything about it… After doing more search, it turn out the correct name is Hydroterra Shandal…
This shoe is great coz it really looks just like a normal sports shoe… sneakers… but what makes it special is the ankle area… you can just step on it… it is constructed to be stepped-on… well, we do step on our shoe just like that but usually it will spoil the shoe… but for this Hydroterra Shandal, it is constructed for that… and it will take the stepping punishment like a man…
Anyway, while inside the shop… well it was quite late already about 9.30pm… without any warning, the shops assistants started shutting the shop’s roller shades?… roller shutters? I have to rush out before they shut all the roller shutters… and too bad, the Hydroterra Shandal shoe is no longer there… have to go to 1Borneo Adidas to shop for it I guess…
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April 19th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
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April 24th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Oh, I also really want to buy Hydroterra Shandal. I am sports walker – amateur. Soon receiving a scholarship – and finding that happiness
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April 27th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Yeah, yeah, yeah!!! I have bought the Adidas Hydroterra Shandal! I am happy!
Thank you for the review of the model. I have set a link to it in my post.
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swordie Reply:
April 28th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Lucky u AliFester and glad my review helps u to decide… hope u will win races with the shoe
and hope you’ll get your scholarship…
I visited your blog… but I have to use translator to read it…
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July 28th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
dude, is the shoe good for running on rocky/dirt road, and short distance trekking? the shop asst. cant answer my question :p
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swordie Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
mot, sorry can’t answer u, i have not bought the shoe until today…
But I did hold it before… looking at the sole, I’m sure it is good for trekking on rocky and dirt road… I hope so…
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September 19th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Just been available in our country 4 U$84. Tried it on the story. It’s pretty good & I have the response trail 16 to compare it to. It’s not as stable as other trail shoes, or may not as grippy but it is very functional and it will do. If you have problems with heel support, this is not it. It has a better feedback and feel to the ground than the resp-16.
Yes, I think it can be used for running, but I doubt if the sole will last as long or will offer the same long term function. For neutral feet with no issues, it should be good. If you are serious with running, best to pick something else like adizero XT w/c is as close as it go to this model. But if you want good all around use and will dry the feet faster in water, this may be it.
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October 23rd, 2010 at 12:33 am
Just bought it today. It was the last one on the store. Adidas had a sale where you donate an old but usable shoes and you get a U$23. So, now it is U$63 from U$84.
The shoe has a decent cushioning. Lacing is good, tight and quick. Quick is important since this is a shandal.
It can be used in running. It has a nice heel-to-toe action. Heel is too high for my taste though. Cushioning is also very good. Grip seems to be ok though I still have to test it on trails or off-road. In roads, it’s just like a regular running shoe.
The mesh is very cool when you don’t wear a sock. Fit is snug with the wire-like lacing.
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swordie Reply:
January 26th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Hi Caterpillar… i guess it’s not too late to say thanks to your comments… your pre-purchase comments are very useful… and i guess you have more to tell after been using it for few months now…
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January 26th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
I just bought one from store about $120. very comfortable and nicel fit on hiking. up n down hill no problem. very sastified
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swordie Reply:
January 26th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Hi DD… lucky you, I have not seen the shoe after almost a year… really want to buy one… but it seems the shops here are not interested to bring the shandal here again…
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April 16th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Oh, I also truly wish to buy Hydroterra Shandal. I am sports activities walker ¡§C amateur. Shortly receiving a scholarship ¡§C and obtaining that happiness.If you have time.Please visite my blog waterproof cameras digital.
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April 29th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Hi..i already have one, this shoe is great for trekking on rocky and dirt road i like very much…
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