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and colorways were incorporated for excitement to wear it for more than just the time they're working out," says VP of product Gretchen Weimer. Key Performance Features: A midsole and outsole made from a rubberized EVA foam blend is springy and responsive and capable of making fast, quick movements, and provide all-day comfort outside of the gym. Magic Price Point: "We know it's the shoe athletes will pack if they only get to choose one, so that means a more accessible price point: $120," she says. Altra Do-Everything Shoe: "Versatile categories such as athleisure, all-day trainers, and road-to-trail are as popular as specialized categories now. You can do aerobics, cross- training and running in the SolsticeXT, yet it is stylish enough for errands without looking like a 'gym' shoe," says senior designer Steven Shorten. "People don't want to be 'liers' or 'runners', they do it all," adds founder Brian Beckstead. Key Performance Features: The SolsticeXT, which launches in November, combines Altra's foot-shaped last and balanced cushioning with a new supportive liquid rubber foot cage. e flexible full- rubber outsole allows the shoe to firmly grip surfaces, but is flexible enough for effortless runs. Magic Price Point: $110 Ryka Do-Everything Shoe: Ryka's focus for 2020 is creating shoes that serve a variety of the consumer's daily activities, according to product manager Erin VanTrease. For spring, the Devotion XT has "amazing cushioning and an interior attach support system, great for classes combining high impact activities with lateral movements. From studio dance workouts to weight training or just wearing out, this shoe delivers," she says. Key Performance Features: Devotion XT features a pivot point in Re-Zorb material for easy transitions and increased forefoot flexibility. Magic Price Point: $80 On Running Do-Everything Shoe: "e Cloud X is the lightest fully cushioned running shoe in the world for consumers who are looking for both runnability and lateral stability," says ON founder David Allemann. Key Performance Features: e outsole is made to move in all directions, and its proprietary Zero-Gravity foam keeps the shoe lightweight while still providing cushion and support. A lean, engineered heel cap keeps the heel secure and foot stable (critical for cross-training), and a patented midsole Speedboard TPU plate helps propel the runner into forward motion. And according to Allemann, the Cloud X's seamless shoe tongue and "sleek, stripped-down design" give it an "unmissable" look. Magic Price Point: $140. Athletic Propulsion Labs Do-Ever ything Shoe: "All of our products are designed with function first and foremost, but the Techloom Breeze is for everything your day entails," says APL co-founder Adam Goldston. "We create shoes where you can change your clothes throughout the day but keep your footwear the same whether you're running a marathon or running a meeting," adds co-founder Ryan Goldston. Key Performance Features: APL's proprietary Propelium midsole/outsole degrades at a slower rate than traditional EVA. e stretch rebound Techloom upper has full 360 degree stretch with full support and instant recovery. e shoes are machine washable. Magic Price Point: $200 inov-8 Do-Everything Shoe: e brand's $140 F-LITE 260 Knit style is "stable enough for plyometrics and squats, but also flexible and cushioned for short bursts of cardio," according to Al St. Jean, U.S. sales and marketing director. Key Performance Features: e brand's META-FLEX technology moves with the foot creating a natural, stable platform for lis, and the 360-degree ROPE-TEC upper tech delivers traction and durability on rope climbs. Magic Price Point: "Considering the physical demands of these workouts, the $120-$150 range is ideal," St. Jean says. n Altra SolsticeXT APL Techloom Breeze inov-8 F Lite 260 G Grip Ryka Devotion XT 2 On Cloud X Brooks Ricochet Saucony Freedom 3 ASICS GT-2000 7 Hoka One One Wool Hupana Flow 32 • Sports Insight July/August 2019 sportsinsightmag.com DO-IT-ALL-STARS

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