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26 • May/June 2023 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com RUN ESSENTIALS CURREX Product: HIKEPRO MSRP: $59.95 Tech Details: HIKEPRO offers increased stability fit for everyday walks, short hikes and all-day outings — or even weight training. Triple layers offer optimum moisture wicking with a special mid-layer for fewer blisters. Medium rebound PORON cushion in front aids in push-off performance. Semi-dynamic arch technology provides superior support for less fatigue. What Runners Want: "Currex offers the most customized, over the counter insoles scientifically engineered for specific sports. Currex HIKEPRO Insole helps customers who spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoy nature without the distraction of foot pain or discomfort. In addition to being the only OTC insole measured to reduce plantar pressure in the shoe while adding increased comfort over the stock boot liner, the product and packaging uses recycled materials to accommodate the need for sustainability, which consumers increasingly value." - Lutz Klein, vice president, Currex North America SUPERFEET Product: Run Cushion Medium Arch MSRP: $49.99 Tech Details: Superfeet delivers flexible sup- port that fights foot fatigue and minimizes stress and strain thanks to patented Adaptive Comfort Technology in this option. Medium arch flexible orthotic support cushions the foot while running; made to fit well in run- ning shoes and athletic footwear, including zero-drop running shoes. An energizing heel cushion helps disperse impact with every heel strike, reducing excess vibration to fight fatigue and minimize stress and strain that can lead to conditions like plantar fasciitis and shin splints. What Runners Want: "Runners today recog- nize that utilizing an insole to help modify the loads the body experiences can help resolve existing injuries and help prevent new ones from cropping up. With such a wide variety of people lacing up their shoes and going for a run, insoles are uniquely able to bridge the gap between the needs of a Couch-to-5k runner, a runner training for their next 50k and every- one in between." – Matt Gooch, VP of product and innovation, Superfeet INSOLES Superfeet Run Cushion Medium Arch Currex HIKEPRO