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To be honest, the first thing I noticed was the stylish teal and gray coloring on Merrell's newest running shoe the CP Paragon. The shoe was striking and extremely lightweight; little did I know they were environmentally friendly as well.

Merrell is working with a Starensier/Cosmo, a company that produces NatureTex 70 for shoe insoles. They use 70% recycled produces to create Merrell's CP Paragon shoe insoles/strobel!! Pretty cool, huh. So of that 70% recycled material, 80% is from plastic bottles and 20% is from post-industrial material. Even the tag that come on the shoe is made with recycled paper; how can you get better than that? (well, I'm sure someone could think of how so reply and spread the word:)

So how does it feel to walk on recycled plastic bottles???? Pretty good over all:) I could feel the ground, unlike the Merrell's Overdrive II shoes, but the wide toe box was very comfortable and I love the way these look!

Here are the Specs:

• M-fit™ Gender Specific Anatomical Curve Last
• Full Breathable Mesh Upper
• Reflective Materials for High Visibility
• T-cup™ Slip Resistant Heel Lining Construction
• Waterproof Vamp and Tongue
• Nature-Tex Recycled Strobel Board
• Eco-etc Antifriction Sock Liner
• iR3™ Rubber for Durability and Traction
• Gait-Phase (g-Phase) Midsole Cushioning
• g2-PHASE for pronation Control and Stabilization
• Q-Form® Provides Extra Control for Women’s Unique PRonation Degree and Location Needs
• Forefoot Protection Provides Metatarsal Support on Unstable and Aggressive Surfaces
• Multiple Forefoot Flex Grooves
• iR1 Carbon Rubber provides Superior Lateral Traction
  Women’s Weight: 9.2 ozs. / 262g

Another feature I was impressed with on the CP Paragon was the ETC. lining. They lined the CP with friction reducing material that helps lower internal heat and moisture levels. Every runner can benefit from this technology.

I might be crazy, but I really thought that these shoes would make great adventure racing shoes or even water event shoes. They are crazy lightweight, the mesh on the sides and top of the shoe is very breathable, so they would dry quickly and they have the Q form soles for support.

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