Starting today you'll see a new editorial feature on slowtwitch called "What We Have Noticed" and in this new series we will cover products and services we have stumbled upon. But we are not reviewing these items, we are merely introducing our readers to them. Our first issue deals with items from Xtenex, Zipp, AVIA and fi'zi:k.


Xtenex shoe laces

What: Shoe laces with unique collapsible knot technology. More knots in an area means less tension, and less knots in an area means more tension.
Colors: Lots of them
MSRP: $9.95
Website: www.xtenex.com

Zipp drying towel

What: A transition towel with unbelievable absorption quality.
Size: 16"x40" (40cm x 120cm)
Weight: 99 grams
MSRP: $25
Website: www.zipp.com




AVIA Avi Stoltz trail running shoes

What: The first trail running/XTERRA shoes introduced by AVIA and named after Conrad Stoltz.
Weight: 10oz (men's size 9)
MSRP: $110
Website: www.avia.com




fi'zi:k Dual Tape

What: Foam padded bar tape with a little air pocket running the length of the tape for more comfort.
Colors: black/blue; black/grey; white/blue; white/red; black/red
MSRP: $21.50
Website: www.fizik.it