In reply to galpinos:
> Was there any info on how the UP Rise Pro fits/should be worn? I would imagine that, despite the claims of all day comfort, all that rubber over the toe is going lead to some pretty sore toe knuckles unless they are sized (and designed) to be worn with the toes flat, not crimped.
I suspect that this will be something we'll be able to pass further comment on when it's reviewed, but the noises being made were certainly suggested that they were designed with comfort and support in mind; however, I share your concerns.
From personal (and shared) experience, rubber on the topside of the toe doesn't always equate to discomfort, at least not when done well, but there are several instances of it not being done well. I know that Theo had massive problems with this back when he reviewed the Anasazi Pro, as it turned them into a much stiffer, clunkier and less comfortable shoe than it was without the toe patch. As a result it made them almost unwearable for longer periods of time (i.e. trad).
On the flip side of the above, having tried the new Boostics, which have a whole load of rubber around the toe, but equally have a toe-box that's designed in/around this, demonstrate that with the right design you can easily achieve both performance and comfort.