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14 • November/December 2022 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com FOOTWEAR / ALL ABOUT THE RUN ASICS / SUPERBLAST e newest hero of the brand's Blast series, Asics' Superblast is built to offer a lightweight and responsive ride ideal for long runs, tempo runs, and everything in between. e upper construction has an asymmetric woven design. e midsole features a combination of FF Blast Plus and FF Blast Turbo cushioning for a light and bouncy feel with so landings and a more energized rebound at toe-off. MSRP $220. ALTRA / VIA OLYMPUS A max-cushion road shoe designed to provide optimal cushion and efficiency for a comfortable run no matter the distance, the VIA Olympus has a rocker shape geometry that encourages a more efficient toe-off, plus it boasts the brand's FootShape Fit, Balanced Cushioning and EGO MAX midsole for a plushy road ride that helps put runners in a more forward leaning stance. MSRP $170. BROOKS / HYPERION MAX Featuring Brooks' lightweight nitro-infused DNA FLASH cushioned midsole for energy return/adaptability, the Hyperion Max is a neutral/speed shoe for long, fast workouts. It has a Green Rubber outsole and a 3D Fit Print stretch woven upper. It features Rapid Roll technology: e unique curving of the heel and toe is designed to propel the wearer forward for fast transitions. Substantial midsole foam helps absorb impact. Available in January. MSRP $170. CRAFT / PRO ENDURANCE TRAIL New for 2023, the Endurance Trail aims to deliver responsiveness and energy return to serious trail runners. It has a full Px Foam midsole for explosive toe offs and so landings. A mid-height lugged outsole delivers grip on moderate trails, and crosses over to roads and light trails. Its one-piece mesh upper works in unison with the foot to provide comfort and support with every nimble step. MSRP $174.99. HOKA / CHALLENGER ATR 7 Road performance meets versatile trail traction in the new Challenger ATR 7, which has been completely reimagined from the ground up. Featuring a simplified mesh upper with a so new foam, the shoe has a plush feel and its reimagined outsole design, inspired by gravel tires, delivers improved traction on uneven terrain. e shoe is lighter than the last iteration, with increased stack height, plus new materials across the upper, midsole, and outsole. MSRP $145. INOV-8 / TRAILFLY ULTRA G 280 Designed for trail running and ultramarathon running, this new long- distance performer from inov-8 has a nitrogen-infused midsole foam for more underfoot bounce. Designed to be light and sustainable, the shoe aims to help runners "feel connected to the trail like never before" with a soer ride, greater bounce, and more underfoot trail control. MSRP $185.