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FeelingAlright FOOTWEAR outdoorinsightmag.com 20 • Outdoor Insight • May 2019 Tecnica The big story for Spring 2020 from Tecnica is the introduction of its customizable fit technology into trail running. The Origin trail running shoe features thermoforming upper zones and a fully customizable arch and heel cup for natural support and foot hold. Retailers selling the Origin will have a machine available in-store to mold the shoe to the customer's foot in 20 minutes. This custom fit technology was first introduced to retailers by Tecnica in the Forge hiking boot last year. The aim with Origin is to not only offer a custom-fit trail running shoe, but also allow retailers an opportunity to provide customers with a customized in-store experience. n Hoka One One The brand's flagship trail running franchise, the Speedgoat, gets an update in its fourth iteration for Spring 2020. Known as an ultra runner's fave thanks to its cushioned ride and the traction offered by its Vibram Megagrip outsole, the Speedgoat also has multi- directional and grippy lugs that function without being too soft. The style is named for Karl Meltzer, aka "The Speedgoat," who holds the record for the most 100- mile trail race wins and epitomizes the "go everywhere, run everything" attitude. This shoe is designed to attack all kinds of technical trail. n Salomon "The fit and feel of trail running shoes is different than that of road running shoes," says Travis Hildebrand, endurance commercial manager at Salomon. He notes that because trail running shoes are used in an omnidirectional setting on a three dimensional surface, trail running footwear needs "to have a greater degree of foothold and react more securely with the foot and shoe acting as one unit." The brand's $160 X Alpine Pro is a mountain running shoe with a Carbon Edging Chassis and a climbing zone in the sole for stability and grip while scrambling. The upper is reinforced with a light, durable film for rugged terrain.