>>2476866They're worn by practicing sports enthusiasts often in competitions and they're not marketed to lifestyle nerds? Why does outdoor gear often style bright noticeable colours you think
>>2476876>they did not design the sole pattern based on computer simulationsThey're based on what works and what sells, if you think trail runners arn't buying their shoes based on the quality of their outsole and traction, you're delusional, its a market that has been going for decades and has exploded over the last 20 years. Most of the big most popular brands didnt just come out of nowhere, they're outdoor companies that pivoted into it, Salomon is one of the most respected alpine gear companies in the world. Innov8 hedged the market in the UK for fell running because they make what works for the environment here, and I never doubt the quality of most of their stuff, there arn't many shoes made you can trust with bounding down open mountainside but go to any trail/mountain race and you'll see for yourself