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footwearinsight.com November/December 2022 ~ Footwear Insight • 17 ON THE TRAIL INOV-8 TRAILFLY ULTRA G 280 Designed for trail running and ultramara- thon running, this new long-distance per- former 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 softer ride, greater bounce, and more underfoot trail control. MSRP $185. TOPO ATHLETIC MTN RACER 3 This performance-tuned trail runner and racer is built for long and fast runs on tech- nical terrain. Its mesh upper offers a breath- able and secure fit, and the midsole fea- tures Topo Athletic's new ZipFoam formula for a soft, light and responsive underfoot experience. The 33 x 28 mm (5 mm drop) platform offers cushioning and protection, and the shoe is designed to promote a fast transition for a smooth and comfortable ride. Available in May 2023. MSRP $150. BROOKS CATAMOUNT 2 The Catamount 2 is light and responsive for trail runners looking to go faster and farther on the trails. It features a new SkyVault pro- pulsion plate to ensure uphill run efficien- cy/rock shield protection and it has an air mesh upper with a hydrophobic outer layer and soft inner layer made from 100% recy- cled polyester fibers. Brooks' lightweight, nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH midsole technology provides adaptive cushioning for a fast ride over any terrain. Launching in February 2023. 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 soft 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 trac- tion in the new Challenger ATR 7, which has been completely reimagined from the ground up. Featuring a simplified mesh upper with a soft new foam, the shoe has a plush feel and its reimagined outsole design, inspired by gravel tires, delivers improved traction on uneven terrain. The shoe is lighter than the last iteration, with increased stack height, plus new materials across the upper, midsole, and outsole. MSRP $145. XERO SCRAMBLER LOW This high-performance trail running shoe, new for 2023, features a grippy Michelin FiberLite Sole. The 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. LA SPORTIVA JACKAL II BOA This 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. The 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. n inov-8 Topo Athletic Brooks Craft HOKA Xero La Sportiva