Shoe manufacturers are constantly looking to improve their sports models, whether it's lighter weight, softer feel or improved energy return. Today's running shoes include a host of included features that make them more of a gadget than just sports shoes. Companies such as: adidas, on, asics and Sacconi offer models that are suitable both for people participating in races and for those who want to run in the park or on the treadmill at the gym.
Adidas SuperNova Rise - new foam technology - DreamStrike Plus
The SuperNova Rise are Adidas' new running shoes, which include DreamStrike Plus technology that improves comfort when using the shoe. This is a midsole that was developed inspired by other shoes of the company - AdiZero, but with an updated formula, which allows it to offer better comfort and cushioning. The middle sole was developed according to the movement of the foot, in order to provide better stability. To give the feeling of stability, the bottom is built similarly to AdiZero, only with rough rubber instead of smooth.
Another feature of the SuperNova Rise is Comfort Heel Fit, which uses a combination of foam, padding and soft fabric that improve comfort. The tongue itself is very padded and stable, with the padding continuing all the way to the back of the heel.
The heel area in the lower part of the shoe is built in the form of a slope (relatively high slope), the purpose of which is to prevent the foot from dragging when it touches the ground and to improve the movement which will be smoother. The heel area also includes a hard plastic spring in its body, which maintains the grip of the shoe. The upper front part of the shoe is made of breathable and stretchable fabric, including padding in its lower part, which protects the foot.
Price: 600 shekels
The GEL-NIMBUS 26 comes with Hybrid AsicsGrip technology for running on wet surfaces
Asics has new running shoes - Gel-Nimbus 26, which combine the Hybrid AsicsGrip technology and AHARPLUS type rubber in the sole of the shoe. Together they improve the durability of the shoe, offer a good and soft grip, which allows runners to feel comfortable when running on wet and slippery surfaces.
Another technology present here is PureGEL designed for the rear foot. This allows for improved shock absorption, softer landings and smoother transitions. The new padding is lightweight and contributes to maintaining energy during activity with the shoe. Also, the outer sole is more durable and designed in the shape of a rocking chair to maximize comfort while using the shoe.
The padding of the shoe is of the FF Blast Plus Eco type, it is a lightweight and energetic foam, which creates a cloud-like padding that is made of 24% material based on renewable sources such as sugar cane processing waste. The structure of the shoe is soft, breathable and stretchy. It features a mesh collar that provides easier entry and fit to the foot. The weight of the shoe is 262 grams for women's models and 304 grams for men's models and provides great mobility.
Price: NIS 850
Sacconi - Triumph 21 with PWRRUN Plus technology and lots of padding
The Triumph 21 model by Sacconi features the company's PWRRUN Plus technology, this offers a soft foam that provides a consistent feel over time in different temperature conditions and it also provides a smooth landing with a springy feel. To this should be added the ventilated knitting of the shoe, which helps them to freshen up.
The changes between the new model and the previous generation focus on an upper part that is knitted and sewn in a flat way that surrounds the foot, while the outer area of the heel is made of a hard material and the inside is lined with a soft material. Also in the heel area, you can find a tight strap in the upper part of the spring that allows you to hold the shoe firmly when you put your foot into it. The tongue of the shoe itself is soft with medium thickness and the lacing system is slightly designed. In the end, all this design comes to give a feeling that the shoe hugs the leg. The rubber outsole has good grip with a slightly wide platform and enough rubber to keep the inner foam.
Price: NIS 750
on – Cloudmonster 2 and Cloudeclipse model
The Swiss company on has become very popular in recent years in Israel, when it is not difficult to miss people wearing them and it is no wonder, these are shoes that provide a pampering softness when you wear them. The Cloudmonster 2 are a new model for the 2022 version, with the differences between the two: an upper limb with engineered mesh and lining to improve foot grip and Speedboard technology fixed between the two components of the midsole, which gives a stronger forward push. This technology is made of a nylon mixture (TPU), it is the one that enables the energy return of the shoes. Another improvement is the double density Helio Superfoam that adds springiness.
The interesting technology in on's shoes is CloudTec integrated into the sole. It is a light sole with few components, which is built in such a way that stones do not get stuck, it is engineered with vertical and horizontal padding, which provides the softening when meeting the ground.
Another model of on is the Cloudeclipse which includes the speedboard and Helion technologies alongside the CloudTec Phase, which is similar in its capabilities to the regular version, but it tries to predict the feeling of absorption and running and to optimize the transition from the heel to the forefoot by optimizing the feeling of absorption . The sole of the shoes includes a double layer of padding that provides high shock absorption. Also, the rubber pads on the outsole provide better grip in wet conditions.
The price of Cloudmonster 2 and Cloudeclipse is NIS 1,000 (official importer ING Sport)
Cross-country running shoes - Kjerag by Nnormal
The outdoor running shoe company - Nnormal is a boutique company that appeals to running enthusiasts who prefer to run on the mountains and less on the paths in the park. Nnormal is not a well-known company, it is a company that was established only about a year ago, when the person who founded it is the well-known trail climber Kilian Zorna, who was involved for 20 years in the development of running shoes at the Solomon company. Zorna is a member of the Spanish shoe company Camper and this is where the brand was born.
The Kjearg shoe (the origin of the name is a mountain at a height of 1,110 meters in Norway), is surprisingly light, weighs only 200 grams (size 42), is a bit narrow and wraps the leg like a sock, with the aim of keeping it stable in the conditions of the terrain it is used on. It comes in several colors, with the white-grey model offering a clean look. What breaks the look is the light blue sole. On the side of the shoe, the company's logo appears in large size and is not particularly noticeable, since it is also gray in color. The upper part is made of breathable and durable fabric, the limb is woven from polyamide threads coated with Kevlar threads (the material used in a protective vest), so these are strong shoes.
The low weight of the Kjearg also comes thanks to Vibram's Litebase outsole, which the company says has reduced 30% of the sole's weight by reducing its thickness by 50%. The Megagrip sole is suitable for running in many terrain conditions with strong grip.
At Nnormal, we designed a new foam for trail running with a 6 mm drop and a midsole - EExpure, which helps improve energy return and also reduces slipping. In addition, the sole allows you to feel the terrain well, but it is not very padded. Also, there are no removable insoles inside the shoes, which contributes to the natural feel and the low weight.
Price: NIS 1,200 (official importer You Sport)