Regatta Upstream II X-LT (Women's)
Regatta Upstream II X-LT £50.00
A neat looking shoe for which I had high hopes. Regatta claims it has a 'lightweight shock- absorbing layer under foot to increase comfort'. Disappointingly I could feel most lumps and bumps as I wandered along a not overly rough trail. The footbed offers little stability or support; and, frustratingly, isn't designed to be removed for drying-out purposes.
In warm weather I found the breathability didn't work that well but on the upside the area around the ankle and the tongue are well padded (it's a shame they didn't put more of this under the foot) and the base has good grip. The use of a decent insole footbed, such as Superfeet, would make a world of difference in bringing this shoe up to scratch.
Reviewed on 25/05/2007 by Minnie Burlton