I've used egg beaters for ages and wouldn't change back - I feel the lateral float means there's less tension at any one part of the knee.
One problem with egg beaters is on the track though; on the slopes they tend to hit the tarmac - you'd need to get the Smarty or Candy for the track.
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I've used egg beaters for ages and wouldn't change back - I feel the lateral float means there's less tension at any one part of the knee.
One problem with egg beaters is on the track though; on the slopes they tend to hit the tarmac - you'd need to get the Smarty or Candy for the track.