Cheapest ultra-light (6 oz.) shoe

At 6oz, this shoe falls in the same weight category as the Nike Mayfly or Saucony Virrata but costs RM30 (~USD10) only at Giant Hypermarket (www.giant.com.my/stores?q=penang).

This model is available in 3 design variants - the left two variants are unbranded, the red one on the extreme right is branded as 'Rocklander'.

A pair weighs 12oz (or ~6 oz. per shoe)

Despite the absence of an outsole, the wear is surprising good. Morever, the shallow and gently sloping grooves do not pick up gravel.

The uppers consist of a mesh outer layer and a rubber-like inner layer. The uppers' poor durability leads to the eyelets elongating under the lace tension. The elongated eyelets are particularly visible at the medial side. The fear of the eyelets breaking mid-race made me retire the shoe prematurely. Additionally, the original black laces quickly frayed and had to be replaced with the white ones above.

 

An elongated eyelet viewed from the inside.

Pros: flexible. Possibly the lowest cost 6 oz minimalist/racing shoe. Highly flexible. Sole does not pick up gravel.
Cons: Shoe is very wide, thus requiring the laces to be tightened to the maximum. To compound the problem, the uppers are stretchy, leading to foot sliding. Upper material is not durable and this cause the eyelets to elongate under the laces' tension. Laces quickly frayed.