ePodismo online | U.S. edition | Issue 58 | March 2019
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ON CLOUDACE - The Cloudace is a new addition to the On Running line, dropping in at the top of their range. It is a hybrid of sorts, straddling the luxurious and performance ends of the spectrum. The upper is closed mesh with welded supports and while not softly luxurious, it has a comfortably appointed feel to it. The midsole consists of On's speed board, the snappy polymer plate which is shared by all of their performance shoes, and their unique Clouds, here with a beefier configuration to provide durability and a well cushioned feel, though far from a mushy or mattress-like ride. The outersole is a grippy, low profile, rubber sole, with the expected performance and durability, though the construction does come at the expense of a little extra weight. Runners who prefer a firm and responsive feel from a shoe will find the Cloudace has a familiar feeling, but is a durable and more protectively cushioned daily trainer and recovery shoe. New shoe.
Testers: "The cushioning is firm, with a stable and responsive feel. Fits well, with good support from the upper."
Sizes: Men 7-13, 14; Women 5-11
Weight: 12.9 oz. (men's size 11); 10.3 oz. (women's size 8)
Shape: semi-curved
Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
Geometry: Full contact
MARCH 23 - The Brescia castle is one of the most interesting fortified complexes in Italy, in which signs of the various periods of domination are still evident. The Dodici ore nel castello features a 1.8 kilometer loop on dirt paths, and through tunnels, towers and drawbridges, that participants can circle continuously for 6 or 12 hours non-stop, or running on it until they cover the 26.2 miles distance of a marathon. Once focus of Brescia's famous "Dieci giornate" rebellion, today the castle offers visitors the opportunity to stroll on its rolling slopes on Cidneo Hill, an important park area within the city, home of one of the Brescia's oldest and most prized vineyards. The castle itself is full of unexpected paths and hidden rooms and provides a marvellous panorama of the entire city centre, nearby hills and valleys. www.trailrunningbrescia.it |