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8 • January/February 2022 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com Under Armour / Flow Velociti Wind 2 Can you say lightweight design? The $160 UA Flow Velociti Wind 2 boasts lightweight Flow construction, eliminating the rubber outsole, removing a few ounce of weight. The foam has naturally sticky traction and energy return, along with consistency and durability. And the UA Warp upper adapts to the runner's foot throughout their stride and has supporting tapes designed to act like seatbelts on the foot. RUNNING HOKA / Carbon X 3 Hyper-supportive and hyper-propulsive, the Spring 2022 Carbon X 3 ($200) is engineered with a responsive, carbon fiber plate and aggressive Meta-Rocker. And the shoe has an energized new foam midsole and a performance knit upper. Slated to launch in April. l HOKA / Tecton X This new trail shoe's design includes two parallel carbon fiber plates, helping the Tecton X ($200) provide a smooth stride even on uneven terrain. It is built for speed with a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole and a ProFlyX midsole that is light, responsive and ultra-soft. Set to launch in May. BROOKS / Run Within When runners work out indoors, are they looking for different details in their garments than when they run outdoors? Brooks believes so. For Spring 2022, the brand is introducing the Run Within Collection of apparel. The tops, bottoms, and layers are built for the run, while also meeting the demands of a broader exercise regi- men. The design team at Brooks paid special attention to the details, creating streamlined designs with minimal seaming, lightweight materials, and optimal breathability. Plus, each piece features sweat-wicking DriLayer fabric for comfort in any climate. Pieces range from tees ($38) and shorts ($48) to tights ($65) and sweatshirts ($98). Altra / Mont Blanc This shoe is designed for running further and faster on the trails. By incor- porating engineered weight reduction in the upper and midsole, the shoe offers protection and efficient energy transfer even in a minimalist design. The Vibram LiteBase outsole features micro and macro lugs for traction on any terrain and the Altra EGO MAX foam is luxe, light, and durable. The $185 Mont Blanc is ultra-lightweight and ultra-aggressive. Dynafit / Ultra 50 The Spring 2022 Ultra 50, $129, is made for long runs on mixed alpine terrain. This lightweight 290g shoe provides cushioning for long runs, and it features an alpine rocker system and a Pomoca Gliding path sole for reactivity. The Ultra 50 has a max volume fit and comes in four colorways for men, and three for women.

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