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K-Swiss Konesic (2010)

The Konesic is a pure stability trainers like those built ten and fifteen years ago. K-Swiss might have found a niche market for the heavier runners who loved the motion control shoes no longer widely available.

Zoot Ultra Speed (2010)

Is this still a shoe? Or is it a running sock with a midsole glued on it? Whatever it is, smart money says it’s fast. And fast it is, but it’s just there for the most efficient lightweight runners.

Scott Plasma 10 for 2010

This bike is a case study in: Not only power, not only handling, not only comfort, but superior aerodynamics is largely tied to choosing a bike that properly fits you.

Adizero Adios 2010

This Germany company is a behemoth, making shoes for athletes in sports many people have never heard of. They were on the right track with their '09 running collection, and their '10 Spring line is even more promising.

Adizero Ace 2010

The Ace, at 7.3oz in a size-9 men's, is a very lightweight trainer that gives a reasonable amount of cushioning and stability in a neutral shoe. Keep in mind, it's a neutral shoe.

Adizero Boston 2010

This more "substantial" cousin to the Adios differs from the Adios in the thickness of the midsole. It's the thickest among the lightweight trainers from Adidas. Its weight is 9.7 oz.

Adizero Mana 2010

The Mana is the shoe for those who might want to run in the Adizero, but, need a bit of medial posting. Just keep in mind that posting comes at a price: a slightly harder feel.

Nike LunarElite for 2010

The new 2010 Nike LunarElite is one of the best updates I've seen this season, and it may be a favorite for all but the heavy runners who can run with success in a neutral shoe.

Tech footwear demystifier

We write about running footwear here a lot. It seemed appropriate to tell you how to read and interpret these articles. What is a "pronator?" What is a "last?" What is an "outsole," and a "medial post?"

Asics Gel Foundation 8 (2010)

Featuring a sleeked down silhouette, this Asics contains support features popular in Asics motion control shoes, but at a lighter weight than many of the motion control anchors on the market.

Ridley Dean

The Dean is a tri bike, made by a Belgian company, that inhabits a niche all it's own - or, almost its own. Wonder what that niche is? Click and read.

Brooks Ariel/Beast (2010)

In contrast to the storming hordes proclaiming natural gaits and barefoot running, the Brooks Beast stands its post, on its wall. Overpronation? Not on its watch.