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| Inferno X-Lite-ultra light semi-oversized Trail Runner $110- |
Outdoor Retailer, SLC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Tecnica performance footwear is forty years young-still providing outdoor footwear "with Italian style."
For Spring 2012---the brand continues to build on its Tecnica TRS energy and cushioning system-aimed at providing efficient, stabile and protective transfers of energy and propulsion (" ...better absorption {20% heel strike}, rolling transition {mid foot 60% contact area}, more propulsion {25% contact area}...").
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| Spider X-Lite $120 (front) Spider X-Lite $120 (back) |
Tecnica-unlike a lot of other performance brands with trail runners that we write about-(
Vivobarefoot and
Merrell)-believes in a heel first strike---hence the rocker shape of the outsoles.
Ultra-light is the operative word...
Sprint worthy trail runners -part of the "SUPERVELOCE" group (pictured above) -are built for speed-with precision sock like construction inside for great fit. and a "Stabheel"---composite external heel wings that provide lateral stability by locking heel in place. Very handy on uneven surfaces.
Also new---are a hybrid trail runner/hiker (360*OUTDOOR)---with all day comfort, durable uppers of suede, TRS X-Lite/Technigrip premium rubber composite material outsoles, anatomic Ortholite® footbeds- and precision lacing.
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| Dragon X-Lite women's $115 |
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| Dragon X-Lite men's-$115 |
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| Dragon X-Lite women's-in brown |
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| Dark Olive/Orange Dragon X-Lite-men's |
The lightness of being extends into the new TREKKERS-the Trek Pro GTX® ---designed for multi-day, heavy load adventures--- in Nubuck with comfy/supportive Flex Frame uppers, Stab Heel technology, grippy Vibram outsoles and waterproof Gore-Tex® lining
Trek Pro GTX®-$175
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| Inferno Trail Runners $140 |
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| Diablo Max $130 oversized trail runner-better surface contact |
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| Diablo Max $130 oversized trail runner |
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| Diablo Max -women's $130-with Gore-Tex® liningrugged TRS Max Tecnigrip lightweight outsole, precision lacing |
