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The outsole has two different compounds of blown rubber (lighter and softer than traditional rubber), tuned to smooth out the ride. Theres also a large, thick midfoot shank -- which is great for runners like me who seem always on the verge of plantar fasciitis. Many neutral shoes have a thin, flexible midfoot shank to save weight and reduce clunk, but I appreciated the extra support here. The Converge is still nice and light -- my mens 9.5 was 10.8 ounces; not bad at all. Merrells stated weight is 11.3 ounces. (Theres also a true neutral shoe, a replica Corum 80040.415510 watch hybrid trailroad shoe, and a control shoe.These shoes have their quirks. Some runners will certainly find the ride too firm. Take a few laps around the running store parking lot to make sure you like that feel. But bottom line: This is a line of road shoes to keep an eye on. Well be working them into our road tests, and keep you posted after we log a few more miles. Stay tuned. --JUSTIN NYBERG
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