Obstacle Mud Runner - issue 13

obstaclemudrunner.co.uk ForEliteAtheletes toFunRunners 14 For more information and to purchase, go to www.asics.com FOOTWEAR : REVIEW Asics METARIDE I’ll get the scary bit out the way first and tell you that it comes with a £225 price tag from asics.com but we all know, looking after our feet is an investment. But, what do you get for you hard earned cash? Well, you get this for starters... n FLYTEFOAM™ Propel technology n Circular knit upper n Rearfoot GEL™ technology n FLYTEFOAM™ Lyte midsole n Gripsole rubber n Meta clutch counter Yes, I know it all sounds very good but what does it mean? Well, it means they really care about your comfort. It means it’s a brilliantly performing road running shoe, designed for those who want to run further. It oozes luxury with its energised cushioning, it fits like a glove to your foot and looks incredible too. FLYTEFOAM™ Propel technology – sounds great doesn’t it? Well it simply is! The foam in the sole offers a high-energy return and the shape of the ANALYSED sole immediately tells you you’ll have an increased bounce when you run and for less effort too. The curvature of the shoe does all the hard work for you during your foot-strike offering a super smooth transition from one stride to the next. It has built in shock absorbers to the rear of the shoe in the form of the GEL™ technology and additional comfort all around the upper too. The super gripsole rubber outsole means you can place your feet confidently and just focus on running. The ISS (Institute of Sports Science) have created this shoe by analysing runners and have discovered how to increase their efficiency with this technology. Ideal for heel-mid foot strikers this shoe reduces energy loss by 19.1% by minimising the ankle joint movement. It helps to save you energy with every step and therefore will give you that advantage each time you run, helping you run for longer. Mikko Somos – The Shoe brain @ Asics states “there is no direct competitor”. These shoes are sure to take you further than you’ve been before. Efficient, streamlined design METARIDE From first glance you can tell there’s something very special about this shoe