ePodismo online | U.S. edition | Issue 80 | January 2021
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SKECHERS GORUN SPEED ELITE HYPER - Skechers has earned a performance reputation with shoes like the Speed Elite Hyper. The heart of the shoe is, not surprisingly, the midsole, with its springy and durable Hyperburst supercritical foam and a cleverly designed carbon infused "plate" comprised of dual winglets in the forefoot, to provide the rocker motion so desirable in the Marathon racers of 2020. The upper is a thin polyester which is light, secure, and comfortable. The outersole is quite spare, with enough rubber for traction, though plenty to handle the job, the rest of the sole exposed Hyperburst - which is tougher than you would expect. The fit, ride, and price make the Gorun Speed Elite a worthy contender in the Marathon racing realm, but also for distances at the shorter end of the spectrum as well. New shoe.
Testers: "Fast feel with a really effective forefoot roll. Light, fast, and protective. A solid racing shoe for the whole range of distances."
Sizes: Men 8-12 (full sizes)
Weight: 6.3 oz. (men's size 11)
Shape: semi-curved
Construction: slip-lasted
Geometry: Full contact
SNÖWALK STROLLER SKIS - The innovative Snöwalk stroller skis, made in Sweden since 2011, have been an ingenious solution for those who go to the mountains with young children in the winter. Runners, hikers and walkers who have found themselves having to push a stroller in the snow or on the ice surely have faced considerable difficulties. To solve this problem a couple of particular skis were needed - ones that were durable, easy to use and that could be effortlessly mounted on all strollers. Snöwalks skis respond to this criteria: in just a few seconds, even wearing winter gloves, they can be applied to wheels up to six centimeters wide and up to thirty centimeters in diameter (typical of most running strollers). Rigorously tested in the harsh Nordic climate, they benefit from a nine-hole locking system allowing to position the correct-size bracket at the right distance to securely lock the front wheels of the stroller. The package contains a pair of skis, brackets of three different sizes and two nylon laces. Available in orange, black or turquoise.
www.snowalk.com