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16 • November/December 2022 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com FOOTWEAR / ALL ABOUT THE RUN TOPO ATHLETIC / PHANTOM 3 is road shoe from Topo is a high-cushion, neutral trainer built for daily miles, long runs, and walking. Its recycled engineered mesh upper offers breathability and a secure fit. e 33x28 mm platform features a dual-density midsole with the brand's new ZipFoam formula for a soer, lighter, and more responsive ride. Launching May 2023. MSRP $145. LA SPORTIVA / JACKAL II BOA is trail runner is lighter in weight than its previous version, and sports a roomy toe-box and a redesigned heel. It also now features the BOA Fit System, with the added benefit of increased foot speed and improved ankle stability. e dual BOA dials allow for zonal adjustments to the heel and forefoot. Plus, the shoe's eco-friendly upper has a thin and breathable recycled fabric. MSRP $199. UNDER ARMOUR / FLOW VELOCITI ELITE e first "Super Shoe" from UA, the Flow Velociti Elite first launched (and sold out on UA.com) this summer, and will launch globally in early spring 2023. e UA Flow Velociti Elite is a marathon-specific shoe designed to move the wearer forward with speed and efficiency. It has a full-length carbon fiber plate sandwiched in a so midsole foam that compresses and springs back for added li and energy return. MSRP $250. VIMAZI / Z50 is new brand's unique approach — making "pace-tuned" shoes — means each of its six styles is engineered to perform best within a certain pace zone. e Z20, for example, is designed and tuned for elite marathoners (4:30-5:30 minutes per mile), while the Z50 (pictured) is tuned for runners whose pace is 7:15-8:45 minutes per mile. Vimazi's patent-pending tech aims to deliver optimized cushioning and propulsion efficiency for every runner, on every run. MSRP $175. XERO / SCRAMBLER LOW is high-performance trail running shoe, new for 2023, features a grippy Michelin FiberLite Sole. e shoe's design eliminates weight and improves flexibility for speed on the trail. And the sole is flexible and zero-drop. In addition to the Low, the brand will also launch the Scrambler Mid, an Ultra Light Hiking Boot, in 2023. SKECHERS / GORUN SPEED BEAST With its high-performance cushioning and speedy attributes for race day, the GOrun Speed Beast is an ultra-light racing shoe designed with running economy in mind. It features Skechers Hyper Arc tech, promoting efficiency in each stride. And it introduces the brand's new Hyper Burst Pro, a highly responsive, ultra-lightweight, durable, and resilient TPU cushioning. A patent-pending carbon-infused forefoot plate offers stability and energy return. Launching in Feb. 2023. n