The two products I am going to describe are very different in all fields especially in terms of "technology" and "purpose" means ZigFly Reebok, the latter characterized by the Zign technology, and the Supreme Reebok Premier Verona.
from the first: the shoe looks very futuristic, made to wave the sole makes it very "special".
upper mesh is almost entirely a very light (rather than a painting, I would say that is a network), a factor that makes it light and soft. The sole is very flexible, given its shape, and recalls the idea of \u200b\u200bNike Free, the Zig I expected softer and is protected by resistant material in small areas at points of maximum impact with the ground. At the foot of the fit is rotund, particularly in the where the hell is this technology that Stable Fit loosely close properly, the shoe will be extremely flexible, convenient, on average amortized. As there is no real "sole" is in full contact with the ground: for example, between the first metatarsal and big toe (where the bone sticks out a bit 'down) feels the stiffness of 'cushioning, which gave me some trouble. In essence, beautiful shoe, comfortable, round, light ... but not racing, I think. The catalogs along with the Nike Shox, which are running only "on paper". It will be a little thing, but for example do not even last through the two holes. However, good features, nice idea and in line with trends of many brand, particular aesthetic ... De gustibus ...
Now for the other shoe, Reebok Premier Verona Supreme.
The first time I picked it up, looked like a brick, heavy, stiff sole, little flexibility. Then I saw that Runner's World has called the Premier Verona KFS, older sister (I think), "Best Debut" of the season, so I decided to try it. The first thing I perceived (inevitably comparing it with the Zig) is the upper much more padded, which I remembered my Saucony Guide. In any case, a nice fit, comfortable. The presence of a small shell is not too hard on the heel holds the foot without bother. Soon after I also had to change his mind about the hardness at the foot is well cushioned and amazingly light behind the front. From the point of view of the weight is light, but the programs do not make any sound. Even the arch, plastic, keeps the shoe stable without being heard. recommend it to anyone who wants a well-cushioned shoe that has good feet, this summer for those who will be 10km in his company and does not want the first thought once crossed the bow of arrival is "I want to take my shoes off ". Also suitable for medium-heavy subjects, because the heel has a soul, sort of plastic that increases the stability of the support. The list price is 100 Euro, very good from this point of view.
LOGBOOK: Towards the Treviso Marathon (5th episode): doubt and pain
-20 days After long break, I participated in a non-competitive ... I chose Lovadina, due to its proximity to home for the presence of a friend of RunningForum.
initial idea: to start half an hour before, make the 5.6 km and then leave for the 21km. At least eight flights are under 2 minutes and I see that someone else had the same idea, scared by the short time given birth. first major decision: I will mark the SportBand Only the distance. No time, no speed. Let me choose my legs. The route is pleasant, almost completely paved or beaten, only a few bits dirt. The temperature is still stiff, I would say about 4gradi. The route was marked and all the volunteers were already at critical points. By slalom among those who have gone before, walking (when they reach the end altimenti refreshment -.- ') arrival near the end, and I find two signs saying "deviation". One pointing to the right, one pointing to the left, together. Doubtful, wondering which way to turn a mannikin, you need to ship to finish the 5km to go, and he sends me to the left ... I listen, but they start the doubt: people running in my way (since I'm going to start, I should be in reverse), the road is not what I thought .. until you step in front of a house already seen. 5km before. I was back in the path. I ask directions and people tell me to go back. I insulted that old volunteer in a variety of languages. But there's more! Why to go back to the start, I was "wrong direction" in a lot of parties obviously aged over 60 before the start. And here the first foul deed: to dodge a ... CRACK! the left foot rests and evil takes a retort ... Curse and I collapsed to the ground. Indifference. Indeed, a nice gentleman who soprannominerò The Old Man, look at me and says ironically "You have cramps?". Only the pain stops me from the jump on him. I am about to leave but I have to stop after 5 meters. A lady stops to make sure of my condition, I tell her what happened and "No, man .. .. I still can not call someone who is to take, you can not run this ..." "... you can not run this ..." This sentence triggered me all the adrenaline I had in my body, and unladylike, I did say "ENOUGH! In 20 days I have the marathon." Somehow, I get up and continues running. Excuse me, ma'am, I was a bit 'nervous. little farther, I find RunningForum of Horeb, he had just made the 12km and was about to make 21, I turn and I I put in wake: We chat, then know that its wheelbase is about twenty seconds faster than mine, I greet him and let him go. Another strategic choice: Ipod not run: after the 5km, I put it in his pocket and hello. I decided after that on Thursday, in practice, no ipod, and without checking the time, I made my Personal Best of 10km, taking it in 46'45 ". Assuming that I was not healthy, I felt slow and a bit 'dismantled ... I was shocked when I plugged the SportBand and appeared:
therefore, no ipod, no time ... just my legs. The ankle has not suffered much, the "run above "this time it worked. I hope I am not surprise tomorrow morning. The course is articulated in beautiful places, the atmosphere was really nice, because being the party a bit 'before I was almost alone. It also enters in a beautiful park, which, however, has the ground at times a bit muddy and uneven, with some up and down. All things very short, but they do get attention. On my 15th km (one-tenth of 21 Journal) beginning to reach me from the first half-marathon, I pass like lightning. Sensing arrive, I always try to move and give him the best path. the first restaurant I purchase sugar, maybe even too much given the assumption of energy gel. The stomach is a bit 'suffers. Around the nineteenth beginning to feel tired, but I'm well, which gives me more energy. I decide to walk a few yards when I arrived at 21.100km, to see my pattern simulating a half marathon. Calculating the wrong (bearing in mind that when I fell and when I stopped to rest I stopped the clock), the confusion caused by the wrong indication, leaving the runners that come to pass behind me, I do not expect to make a much time on the half, because I saved some energy to finish the race. Twenty, I walk a few meters, look at the clock: 1:42 a.m. '. I remember that my PB is about half 1h42'35 ". I can not seconds to decide to see if this time was beaten or not, but it comes second ... and anyway, I am petrified. Bello cargo division. 100metri after there is refreshment and catch a glass of water. I could not imagine that, after 1km, would begin the rout. The muscle of the right leg, one just inside the knee cap (I've never done anatomy) jumps. The leg yield any support and I'm limping. I do not. 6km missing on arrival, and I have to stop. Without even the clock and going to a hundred meters, I think it passing ... because the pain fades and starts to run ... for another km. Then, again, stop. This walk-race series I made up arrival. Aware that walk after 22km and then resume it would have been devastating. arrival of the legs were boulders, terrible evil in any position: sitting, standing, walking, lying ... Slowly I head to the car, Dovo remain for fifteen minutes with his feet on the dashboard hoping steps. Still in pain, confinement to home, already with the vision of the couch. I still hear them posthumously, with cramps and muscle aches. A great disappointment. It is a big doubt. Do not hold 25km is not a good sign, and the idea of \u200b\u200bseeing me in Piazza dei Signori in 20 days is further away. Very bad history.
Today, Project Management exam finished at 11, the train is at 12.50. I take this opportunity to go into a shop where I always heard about but have never visited, is in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Arena Gardens. After 20 minutes of wandering, I see a small window that says "Pink Strings" and I understand they arrived.
My first idea is "We hope to have the Nike Free". Disappointed. I see only a sample from America, a 45 too big for me.
kills time watching the endless models of Saucony and Brooks present, interspersed with some Mizuno and Nike, but the eye drops into a shoe that I had never seen live: Newton.
I take the first model that I happen to hand, the Distance, and the first risk is to throw away. Not for contempt, in fact, but rather unexpectedly low for a weight of approximately 270g.
The contract comes up to me and I take this opportunity to ask some more information about this unusual product. The first thing the eye drops four fingers are placed under the forefoot, which make up the suspension system of Newton: This shoe, in fact, was created and designed to working mainly with those who run this part of the foot.
I make a little example about that: every runner should run well. The rollers define "complete" (Heel, toe, toe) leads to lower performance and increases the risk of injury, and I would say that with these two things I got 90% of the runner. I must admit, though, that I am one of those 10% who might just runs and says "oh well, thank you, ask what they think about your calves, then we'll talk about it," but with a little self-examination would say that I should do more about it. For a more detailed explanation, I invite you to visit our website: http://www.newtonrunning.com/run-better/optimal-running-form
But back to the shoe. These four fingers protruding below the line of the metatarsals and below them have a "Vacuum" that causes them to move vertically when a force is exerted. Are independent, which means that they can give support and stability in every situation. I follow the sole and I see that the bow does not have plastic on the median, such as Mizuno and Asics and this (in my case) is still earn points with the product. The area under the heel is pretty simple, I would say that it is essentially composed of a softer tire with a hole in the center that gives greater flexibility. I am reminded that it is a toe shoe and this confirms it.
wheel to study the shoe upper: after being hit dall'effige of Sir Isaac Newton on this innersole, I focus on the upper light. The front mesh is a mesh, basically a network closer to the back, the material is reinforced heel and ends on a stiff but not excessive in size. The loop is simple and the last two loops are reinforced with metal eyelets.
finish the job that I look to follow a customer and ask to try a 42.5. I guess the number the first time. The fit is mine: Light, round, with no particular points of contact. The only thing is a little discomfort at the neck of the foot where it touches the tongue.
his foot on the ground and I think it is the only shoe in the world to have a differential negative points higher than that in the heel. But only a half simulating rolling I appreciate the large capacity of this shoe: the forefoot is cushioned and stable, it just feels moved by calls for a shoe that run smoother and faster. Initially I feared that the four points of support did you feel under the foot, but to my joy I feel is not true and comfort is unbeatable.
The toe is very free, perhaps in my case too (fingers move without problems), but I think a lacing designed differently to improve things, although not by much.
The contract shows me his ex-shoes in the store as a trophy. The fingers are slightly filed down, the heel has some small sign, the upper is intact. I remain astounded when I said that they have 900km. I think that could easily sell them.
conclude by saying that a shoe is amazing. The revolutionary technology, which is often synonymous with "want to overdo it" in this case is great. Personally I feel good to get some good times on the 10km or half, even if the model is used in marathons.
addition to the Distance, I discusses models even lighter and more protective models, arriving at a shoe that can be used by all, created to "support the gigantic American physicists." After
TM, my Skylon perhaps start to feel a little 'the weight of miles, and I think this could become an excellent product that can help me in my "short".
only flaw: the tag, which marks € 170. They also go on sale, right?
I take this opportunity to congratulate the store pink string of Padua: the temple of the female runner. All the girls tired of running sports stores and find spectacular shoes for men and zero for women here can have their revenge. Congratulations in particular to the contract: a person who finally knows the product, I said, and is happy to do so.
