Reebok Fusion DMX Lite
The introduction of the Fusion for spring provided day to day cushioning in a shoe arguably light enough to race
December 11, 1999
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The introduction of the Fusion for spring provided day to day cushioning in a shoe arguably light enough to race
The attention adidas pays to the trail category is exemplified by the sub-categorization of “precision trail,” to which the Incision
Each Brooks addition to the trail line has built on the strengths of their previous offerings. This may seem like
As a replacement shoe, the Spartan is a step forward from its predecessor, the Apollo. The upper is newly tailored
Good design continues to make the Zoom Waffle an excellent choice for cross county racing. This year’s color updates keep
The previous ASICS Harriers have been very effective choices for spikeless cross country shoes. The Harrier 99 builds on that
The 828 is the successor to the 825, 826, and 827 as the lightweight New Balance offering. Each succeeding number
ASICS has made another bold update move which is likely to garner them as much criticism as it does praise.
The 3D Areeba is the update to the Areeba, now equipped with Reebok’s 3D Ultralight, the toughened midsole/outersole configuration which
The Equipment Ride is a name which says quite a bit. The Equipment line has stood for the best technical
Timberland is another of the outdoor companies wading into the trail running category with a serious intent. Their foray into
The Air Tuned Max offers a definition for state of the art. The features which tend to set it apart
Critics described adidas’ shoes as being too wide, so adidas responded with a new last built to fit a narrower
Fila was founded in 1926, as an Italian knitwear manufacturer. By 1973, the company had become known as Fila sportswear.
Outstanding Features: Breathable mesh upper with synthetic trim and high reflectivity. HydroFlow ST, modified diagonal rollbar, crumple zone for improved
The serious contenders in this category, both Running Brands and Outdoor Brands continue to show their willingness to support shoes
Racing shoes are not for everyone, but they can help improve racing times. The Pegasus was a stalwart in Nike’s
Fila keeps hitting closer to the mark, and has come up with a lightweight model which could well attract a
adidas has improved the Adios upper with this update. The good value, well cushioned ride, and light supportive feel are
Last year’s Electrolyte proved to be quite a find, if you happened to be highly efficient with no eversional tendencies.
Nike has done a couple of new things. First, they rolled back the price of the Triax shoes to their
The Fulcrum Racer is a new shoe to Karhu’s storied line. The upper features mesh in the vamp and midfoot,
Etonic’s cushioned shoes have had a difficult time gaining acceptance by runners looking for serious performance. Perhaps the Zeta will
The Burn is either a “feel the Burn” or the instrument of scorching the blacktop (i.e. burning up the road).
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