New Balance 1290 Made in America - 2013

Made in America has become a rarity, especially when I comes to the athletic footwear and apparel industry. Fortunately, companies like New Balance are still making a concerted effort to keep production on their home soil. New Balance is proud to say that the upcoming 1290 is 100% Made in the USA. The 1290 is a great neutral trainer for your daily mileage. New Balance is able to achieve this lightweight design through their innovative REVlite midsole. REVlite provides premium responsiveness and durability with a 30% lighter weight foam. ABZORB cushioning is found in the midfoot for maximum cushioning in the highest impact area of footstrike. The New Balance 1290 uses a no-sew upper construction that reduces friction and abrasive seams. Weighing 7.5 oz, the 1290 looks to be an amazing lightweight ride for $125.

 

Saucony Kinvara 3 - Expert Reviews

Saucony’s successful Kinvara series has reached it 3^rd iteration with the Saucony Kinvara 3. Many fans for the Kinvara 2 are extremely excited about the updates that Saucony has made to the minimal road running shoe. Changes to the upper include Saucony’s move from a two layer mesh to a single layer. This 1 layer mesh is much more durable with the addition of Saucony’s Flex Film. This heat welded material helps give the breathable mesh stricter and durability, while flexing with the foot’s natural movements. Runners will also be pleased to find added rubber in key hot spots where the previous model saw early wear. Check out multiple reviews of the Kinvara 3 below:

Blog Review	Thoughts	Conclusion
Average Guy Hits the Road	“The outsole and midsole are similar, but tweaked for durability and ride. The looks? Amazing.”	“To me, it is a workaday hero without any real downsides.”
Running Shoe Guru	“A shoe that looks this good, and runs this smooth, could convert even the most stalwart fan of the last version to lace up a new pair.”	“If you’ve been looking to try out the Kinvara, or have been looking for a good shoe to transition to minimalist running, there’s no better time than now.”
Run Blogger	“The other noticeable difference in the Kinvara 3 is that the forefoot feels a bit springier.”	“It’s a solid update, and the Kinvara remains my distance shoe of choice!”

Asics DS Trainer 18 - Spring 2013

The Asics DS Trainer will see an update in January 2013 with its 18 iteration. Redesigns will occur in the midsole, as Asics implements its Dynamic Duomax System, enhancing stability and support with reduced weight. Also shedding weight is the seamless upper design that hugs the foot securely. The DS Trainer will also offer Asics Heel Clutching System that locks in the heel for an improved fit. A WET Grip outsole, consisting of organic and non-organic compounds, helps with traction on wet surfaces. Weighing in at 7.6 oz, look for the Asics DS Trainer January 2013 for $115.   

 

 

Source: Feetelite

Mizuno Wave Creation 14 - Spring 2013

The fourteenth iteration of the Mizuno Wave Creation will be releasing in Spring ‘13. Little changes have been made to the Creation’s midsole and outsole, as it continues to feature Mizuno’s Wave technology. Main changes occur in the uppers design as the Wave Creation 14 will give runners a streamline design that is much lighter weight. This neutral cushioned shoe has a 12mm heel-to-toe drop and weighs 11.0 oz.

Source: Running Village

Asics GEL- Kayano 19 Spring 2013

Asics will update the GEL-Kayano in Spring 2013 introducing the GEL-Kayano 19. Asics flagship high mileage trainer has gain significant following since its introduction in 1993. Look for the GEL-Kayano 19 next Spring for $150. GEL-Kayano iterations 1 and 18 can be seen below: