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34 • January/February 2023 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com KURU The brand's best-selling Atom sneaker goes rugged with the new Atom Trail. The $160 style is designed for hiking and is built to deliver adaptive heel cushioning and arch support for comfort. Multi- directional treads offer stability, and an abrasion-resistant mesh upper keeps dirt out and airflow in. It also features a protective toe bumper. XELERO Ready to tackle the outdoors? Xelero is introducing the Steadfast Trail in Fall '23. Xelero's footwear features patented motion control technology that is designed to provide the perfect balance of support and cushioning. With the Steadfast Trail, Xelero delivers its signature tech in a trail-ready performance package that is durable, comfortable, waterproof and breathable. MSRP $234.99. INOV-8 The new ROCLITE ULTRA G 320, $190, from inov-8 is specifically designed with the comfort, grip and protection to tackle long-distance runs over soft, muddy ground as well as hard-packed trails. The brand first launched ROCLITE 18 years ago, and say this new style is the most cushioned ROCLITE to date. It features the use of Graphene in both its rubber studded outsole and foam cushioned midsole, for longer-lasting performance and durability. The studs on the shoe are 6mm in depth, allowing for a better grip in muddy, winter conditions. OBOZ The Katabatic is a trail-ready style with an athletic vibe. The lightweight hiker is designed for hikers looking for speed in a shoe that also provides the support, stability, protection, and performance of a hiking boot. A welded TPU heel cup wraps the foot for stability and protection while a welded TPU toe provides additional protection. Its rockered sole profile provides a smooth ride while the outsole provides exceptional grip and features a multi-directional lug pattern for superior acceleration and braking. Available in mid and low in waterproof and non-waterproof in Men's and Women's styles. MSRP Mid $155 (B-Dry $170)/ Low $130 (B-Dry $145). SCOTT The Ultra Carbon RC is the brand's first Dynamic Carbon Plated trail shoe. It features a Carbitex GearFlex carbon plate with a swallowtail design. The plate increases stiffness as you run faster and retains flexibility at a slower pace. What does that mean? For trail running, carbon plates need to be lightweight, thin and more flexible — that's why it's not a full-length carbon plate. Trail runners need more agility and ground feel. So, the carbon plate inside this shoe, created by Scott and Carbitex, is split under the forefoot and towards the heel, allowing for lateral flex. ON THE RISE

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