Salomon Speedcross 3

Salomon,after getting one of the leaders in the Trail Running shoes with Speedcross 2 has been proposed to improve some aspects in these Speedcross 3 changing little visual part. In this way the French brand remains at the forefront renewing one of their classics. Now you just need to verify that the changes have been for the better.

Once we have a set upper quite soft, having a good sense of comfort The flexibility of the sole is not defined at any point, being totally progressive. On the contrary, the upper flexes in a very specific place, right where front end protections. 

The damping is very generous, very good quality. In the heel cushioning material we found much our footsteps very good way. In the front also very good cushioning, although it is less noticeable. But what I liked most is the great sense of damping in the central part of the sole. Great.

As far as the system is typically tied say that you are using Salomon,an edge thread that quickly strained by a plastic tensioner. The SpeedCroos 3 incorporates a lightweight chassis which also controls the type of tread. The stability of the shoe relative to the ground is very good: once the foot is centered and the sole makes contact with the ground the Speedcross 3 very well behaved. With such protection, stronger materials are rather little breathable, resisting some splashing or some time in the wet, but in a timely manner.

The sole is composed of very prominent tacos. Some, small, are arranged in the outline, while the most important are in the central part. Touch are middle flexibility and can even move the hands, doing some strength.

These Speedcross 3 remain a benchmark for trail running shoes on rough terrain and can be used perfectly to make Fell Running. In this model systemtying Salomontogether with the upper structure, we has been somewhat short in terms of fastening. We should note that it is a shoe designed to land complicated so we were expecting a sublime subject. Salomon has combined an aggressive sole, with much traction, with a very generous cushioning, making it perfect for hard ground where they seek to have a very good grip.

Mizuno Wave Harrier 2

For lovers of the Mizuno brand, will find in this model a great ally for trailrunning, I must say that the shoes are very light, and a very good breathability. Nothing you put a Mizuno Wave Harrier 2 you have the feeling that going without shoes, lightness rewards in this model brand running.

Once with them on the feet, on the ground, the sole has a lot of flexibility and lateral torsion It is very good, on the other hand the suspension is slightly marked in both the tip and the heel. If we make Largon training with them and are heavy, the joints may resent, but not very technical careers, will be our best ally.

As for the strings, in this model Mizuno has opted for a system to prevent loosening and we can ensure that work, after many kilometers with them perfectly fulfills. The shape of the shoe is wide as a whole, can hold all the right foot with the bound system, but with a feeling of lightness.

The sole has good tacos and features the Mizuno Wave system, the grip is very good for all types of terrain, but due to the lightness of the shoe notice that in areas with much inclination or clamp side steps we need, we have to use much ankles and legs to relieve the sensation of poor stability.

In conclusion, Mizuno Wave Harrier 2 are designed for racing due to its lightness and highly recommended for some technical fields, tennis or very marked paths.

X-Running 2.0 Shorts

Gore Running Wear has created a collection of clothes for long distances, dubbed X-running, which we will analyze the X-Running 2.0 Shorts.

Al take the pants we quickly realize the fineness of the whole. Yes, we talk together, because the X-Running 2.0 Shorts are the union between tights and shorts, garment that has increasingly more users.

Once placed, and with a good fit of the net, the feeling of comfort It is total. Meshes, composed of 78% polyamide and the remaining 22% elastane, assure us a good muscle support, but not enough to qualify them for compressive. With good elasticity, the mesh adapts well to the body, it seems we're going comfortable. The composition of the thin outer pants is 86% polyester and 14% elastane, apparently resistant and a nice touch.

The fit trousers Gore Running Wear is perfect, good elasticity contributes to good fit in our legs. Also it provides complete freedom of movement. The fabric breathes well, but not enough to soak not reached the top of the pants, especially in the back. The rest of the X-Running 2.0 Shorts are not even wet note to stop running, so humidity is very focused on that point back. At lower temperatures the wearing two layers will be a point in its favor, by keeping the muscles warm.

Lto good quality pants has been noted over the kilometers and the number of washes. The X-Running 2.0 Shorts are like the first day, and it seemed that it might be his weak point, the mesh pockets, stand firm and elastic, continue pressing as in the first use.

The X-Running 2.0 Shorts Gore Running Wear the house have been created to run long distances, and there is no doubt that the brand has a good product, because if we are to stop running it will not be because of the pants.

Adidas Supernova Riot 6

Adidas Supernova Riot 6 today analyze Luis Alberto Hernando, Ultradistance world champion, looks therefore your cover letter is not bad. These shoes could be defined as a Range Rover equipped with the comfort of a Mercedes. Prepared for the worst situations without losing an ounce of comfort. In short, comfortable, very comfortable but also surprisingly lighter than its appearance conveys at first glance, both these high profile as the large number of protections that count.

The midsole is now a single block which frees weight eliminating parts also to give it greater flexibility in the absence of rigid parts. But it is not only lighter also has a considerable thickness. It has 33 mm in front and 23mm in heel for a 10mm resulting drop. We also have an upper holding and does it very well along with a sole that gains in stability thanks to its greater width and flat. Besides heel-toe curvature is high which together his weight very content and flexibility, give a transition tread very fast and agile.

The mesh of these Adidas Supernova Riot 6 breathes and fits very well. Termoselladose strips strips integrated with logo Adidas and heel counter. This achieves hold the foot, stabilize the heel and at the same time allow it to carry natural mobility elastic pieces, adjustment adapts to our foot.

The Adidas Supernova Riot 6 are hard, very hard, and difficult to overcome, of find them weaknesses. they are like "the answer". You are rookie runner, they serve; you are an expert rider, they serve; you compete, they serve; you train, they serve; short or long distance, you decide it will work equally well; track, path, trail, trail end ... they serve. They are a true SUV. Will take you where you're able to take them, we assure you that the limit will put your legs or your head, not the Riot 6.

Patagonia Houdini's Pants

The wardrobe of a Trail Runner must be quite large, especially when going to run in winter, on the heights or during the worst days of the year. One of the elements that many times we are not over pants, or pants covers, but in our opinion this is one of those items we should have in our closet.

The American brand Patagonia knows perfectly and in his collection Trail Running owns about Houdini Pants. We were very surprised by its technical aspect, avoiding the common design of trousers, rather wider and less fitted.

Once placed, tested its light weight and his court. It is hard to believe that these pants are made ​​of 100% nylon and is really more like a tissue, as it is very malleable and light. Regarding his compotamiento in the mountains, despite its lack of flexibility in career does not bother at all. This is because the Houdini Pant is pretty tight to the body, following the shape of the leg, with part of the anatomical knee, causing no bother.

Other great features of this on pants Patagonia Houdini's treatment DWR water repellency. It seems incredible that such a thin fabric is able to repel water that way: if you throw water directly or if we put the garment under the tap is really spectacular to see how the pants is unfazed, not wet him down and water slides over the surface without a trace of passage. In addition to this water repellency, the envelope is correct pants windbreaks. If the wind is blowing hard and cold fabric will stick to our skin and we notice the cold, but considering how light and thin it is, the Houdini Pant is a windbreak that we can properly serve. Another thing that makes Patagonia Houdini Pant fairly well or fairly well, is to evacuate sweat. The on pants do not have any specific system of ventilation, but the fabric leaves transpire properly.

The nylon on trousers has the RipStop technology, these squares, in theory, prevent tearing of the fabric, if unfortunately we chickened out. The tissue slides nicely into the brush that we have found and has never been engaged with anything. Great in this regard.

In short, this is one of those items that, given their weight, their size and their very good performance should consider to always carry in your backpack. It will be difficult to find one on trousers, without membrane, as good performance as this Patagonia Houdini Pant.

Saucony Xodus 5.0

Saucony is one of those brands that every runner knows, but off-road in tracks and trails is perhaps not as well known. The model we speak today, the Xodus 5.0 are declared flagship Saucony on trail.

We can say that the Xodus 5.0 surprised us for many reasons. At calzarlas our first feeling was a certain stiffness. After the first impressions and a few steps, we acclimatize and then perceive the advantages of an upmarket which is very comfortable and fluffy and also check that the fit is really good and very safe.

In the midsole are three technologies:

-The SSL EVA, EVA derivative uses Saucony, with double density to control overpronation, maximize rebound and durability while minimizing weight.

- The Powergrip composed of Saucony that now extends throughout the shoe and absorb addresses impact and distribute pressure so that not only allows smoother reception but also a considerable response. Come on, it makes the transition tread is smooth and pleasant.

- The EBO (or External Bedrock Outsole), located in the forefoot and protected from rocks and other elements that we can find our wayoozes.

In terms of stability, on all four sides. It has strips designed specifically for the trail, located in the middle and rear and which fit our foot. And do not forget the Pro Lock, the side strip is born in the bridge area and reaches central eyelets. Their mission: to embrace the foot in the time we tighten the lacestissue..

The heel is high and has in its interior with a dry devised to keep our feet on the longer runs  Saucony calls "Run Dry". But not only keep our feet dry. Thanks to its soft touch will also prevent us suffering abrasions and given the good fit that gives the set also prevent the heel from moving, thus providing greater comfort and stability.

If there is something that Saucony has highlighted is always that their uppers are very ventiladitos and keep feet dry outstandingly and they Xodus 5.0 you would expect, just seeing the ease with which the upper light and let us do an idea of his good ventilation. In fact the balance protection / transpirailidad is very successful.

The Saucony Xodus 5.0 are slippers with which we can face workouts or racing distance you want (each one puts its rational limit). Oriented runners over 70 kg and with neutral feet (I think those who are between 75 and 80 are the clearest customers) that prevail cushioning and comfort. We are facing a real Swiss Army knife for his aggressive outsole allow us to deal with any guarantees ample terrain that decide steam.

K-Swiss Blade Max Trail

We opened the box the Blade Max Trail of K-Swiss and the first impression is of firepower and robustness, which is linked to a slightly higher weight of the shoe. Building your curious sole is his trademark, drawing wide attention their "Blades".

When we put on slippers Blade Max Trail of K-Swiss's feel comfortable with enough space for your fingers to not mistreat them in our outings, lighter what the scale says, higher above the ground than estilado on the trail lately and a strange (rather nice) feeling heel to get some subject, to be a light suit walking.

From the first kilometers check that despite their appearance may indicate otherwise, the Blade Max Trail are some shoes that flex well. This flexibility is progressive and is particularly marked in some particular point. Blade Max Trail shoes K-Swiss can classify within the segment shoes with plenty of cushioning, no doubt looking for users who want to make many kilometers with sufficient protection. The Blade Max Trail of K-Swiss shoes are a trail with a classic drop of about 11mm. The high profile of the Blade Max Trail, and great cushioning, severely punish the sensitivity that we have the land, and this is very low. A highlight for the high protection we have in the foot against stones or outgoing. Rock Block plate insulates and protects us even more, perhaps redundantly.

The subject of our foot in the shoe Blade Max Trail improved. Ankle forward is very good. Midfoot and forefoot are highly secured and comfortable, largely thanks to the five heat-sealed strips that make up the classic drawing of K-Swiss, along with the plastic material between them. The foot is shown sufficiently stable within the Blade Max Trail of K-Swiss. It is the effort that we must make is the one that, accompanying the shoe properly. If you have a better stability returns to place the blame on the heel support, which does not accompany the level of the rest of the shoe.

 

The level of protection does not reach the heights that, for example, marks a Goretex, but can reach be sufficient for small splashes, dew on the grass or water or light rain for a short period of time, getting to obtain a good level of compromise between impermeability and breathability.

Finally, by way of conclusion on the first trail shoe brand K-Swiss are strengths and weaknesses:

A please find the concept of a high damping well resolved, capable of devouring kilometers and stones with comfort, a rugged upper with Ion-Mask technology, high level finishes and an acceptable overall stability . Against this, an excess of insensitivity of the land, a little aggressive grip, especially laterally, light protection and a lack of heel support which results in lack of greater stability, better performance and security.

New Balance NP Long Sleeve

The American brand New Balance presents the Long Sleeve NP of New Performance collection shirt designed for exercise in average climatic conditions, or as a first layer in somewhat cooler weather.

Sand is a shirt designed to evacuate sweat as quickly as possible, light shirt, soft feeling, woven from fibers of polyester microagujereadas, not surprisingly used the Lightning Dry technology, based technology keep you dry water repelling fabric having hydrophobic properties.

When you get the New Balance NP Long Sleeve you realize that it is a shirt that is loose, good freedom of movement when practicing Trail Running, sleeves also are loose and have no rubber on the back end for fixing of them in the arm, the sleeve is sufficiently long and loose as well. This model of New Balance has a very good elasticity, polyester quality with which it is made ​​and how micro leaky fabric give it a very good elastic qualities.

It has very good qualities of breathability, the Lightning Dry technology ensures that characteristic controlling sweat and keeps skin dry, it is checked as his play also helps the fabric dry before.

We can conclude that the New Balance NP Long Sleeve is a T-Shirt designed for sessions Trail Running in average climatic conditions, consisting of a lightweight and highly breathable, has a significant gap which makes it comfortable allowing freedom of movement, the sleeves are long, loose and without adjustment in the end. This is therefore a simple, light weight and highly breathable, ideal for training sessions shirt.

Feather Lite Blocker Storm Jacket

The North Face has been the official sponsor of the “Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc” from its beginnings to the last edition. One of these specific products to meet the harsh conditions that brokers can be found in the course of the test is the short jacket with membrane wind Feather Lite Blocker Storm Jacket.

The jacket Feather Lite Storm Blocker is composed mainly of a thin reinforced polyester ripstop yielding a weight/volume ratio only 54 g/m2. In turn, it has a coating of the membrane with a thin coating that adds durability and comfort by preventing direct contact of the membrane with skin.

The The North Face Feather Lite Storm Blocker jacket is a garment that is particularly comfortable thanks to thin and light its fabric. In turn, due to the same is not a jacket that we are willing to take away once it stops raining and the thermometer has risen a few degrees.

The impermeability of the The North Face Feather Storm is amazing. It really seems incredible that such tissue and in which, apparently, is not even distinguish the membrane has an ability to stay protected from rain so effectively. Also, after a more or less intensive use, you have not lost any of its properties. The same is true of his short wind capacity. The isolation level thereof is also remarkable. To this must be added breathability is also to rise to the occasion, which is a garment that endure put both severe as conditions when they have subsided.

The North Face has achieved a product for weight and pliability approaches devoid light jackets windbreaker membrane. It is true that over 100 grams and is not saved in a fist, but it does offer a very high pliability to be a garment intended to protect us from major weather during the activity.

In conclusion, The North Face us provides, with the Feather Lite Storm, one more than suitable to join us for the most demanding challenges under really harsh weather, as long as properly combine with the lower order to achieve necessary thermal comfort in every situation garment layers. Especially suitable is found for competition racing medium/long distance, where the weight and volume of the material is always a handicap to overcome, but we must not skimp on safety and security.

Brooks Cascadia 7

The American brand of running Brooks continues to update its models Trail Running. The design of the new Cascadia 7 seems very similar to the Cascadia 6.

Once inside our feet feel a sense of extreme comfort. The foot at the front, at the height of the metatarsals is quite lifted, this will help the transition and off the foot.

The flexibility is quite easy and super progressive. Curiously where more flex is up to the foot bridge, where is situated the inner plate that protects the soil irregularities. At the front of the buffer is not noticeable especially hard. In rear damping we are presented harder, in fact it is quite hard. Bearing plate to protect our foot of outgoing believe that this penalizes excessive cushioning.

With all this the Brooks Cascadia 7 are slippers with little feeling of the land, because all the technology it incorporates. Despite this we believe has slightly improved over the previous version.

One of the novelties of this version 7 is its system of tied asimétrico. This inclination, once seen, the truth is that it seems very logical, as it goes from the center of our instep to the big toe. In practice it works very well and believe it is more comfortable than traditional systems. Also it incorporates many holes to facilitate a little foot perspiration.

In conclusion, the Cascadia 7 remain, undoubtedly one of the most walkways shoes Trail Running. And this will continue as it is one of the most used shoes for runners who want to leave the asphalt gray (asphalt) and move to the brown and green (Trail). Its main highlight to improve would be the subject of the heel within the shoe, and even the stability of the entire rear, although details will not suffer if we take them for very technical terrain. Ideal for tracks and trails of difficulty Slipper easy or average. Trails for short, medium or long distance, although there are softer damping for these long corridors distancias. For low or average weight.

Trangoworld Deron 10 Backpack

The Trangoworld Deron 10 backpack is a lightweight (500 g / 100% Polyamide) with a mesh very bored in all parts in contact with the body to promote the evaporation of sweat and does not accumulate, making the backpack ponding is ended and gaining weight. The rest of the Deron 10 is constructed with Polyamide 210 Ripstop prevent tearing if engaged with branches.

By putting the Deron 10 is necessary to properly regulate all tapes. First regulate the height of the backpack will serve to compress more or less the content of the interior and thus prevent the contents of its rebound inside. Two elastic chest to help the gums backpack win in subjection. Adding  tape features to hold it at the waist.

We realize you have take care finishes and details very detailed way, functional pockets scattered throughout the Trangoworld Deron 10without doubt are designed to allow up and handling in conditions typical of the ultra trails.

The backpack is equipped with two cans of 600ml. They are easy to access and manipulation. A point to note is that as we go drinking, we must readjust because the volume of water is decreasing but is very easy, the tapes are adjusted quickly and smoothly.

The Deron 10 Trangoworld it is known for its comfort and remains attached to the body. The back provides good breathability and how little wet drying is very fast. When running and in general we have not had any friction in the handles, lower back. The combination of ergonomic handles with belts (pectoral and ventral) with elastic system has given us a feeling of complete mounting and above all comfort.

In conclusion, if you want a backpack to go to the mountains carrying a lot of material. The Trangoworld® Deron 10 is a backpack with good benefits, if you're looking long road for both outputs average distance with little material to compete in ultras who are demanding compulsory material or resistance marches on it takes carry several outerwear.

Under Armour Stealth Run Storm Tights

For years in the United States Under Armour brand is gaining ground to the classic running brands and this trend has spread across the pond.

The Stealth Run Storm Long tights Tights are designed for those who want maximum performance, endless endurance and quality finishes that will help us overcome any adverse situation. This pant combines windproof, water repellent and compression functions. In addition to a very strong security for evening activities bet.

The first thing that strikes you is the large reflective panels that are not classic aluminum. Heterogeneously arranged and polygonal shapes emulate the factions Stealth jet fighter F-117. The impression is that of a tough, durable pants, made ​​for the "battle" for each output.

The Stealth Run Storm Tights is included within the range ColdGear and is built with the classic combination of polyester (88%) and elastomer (12 %) which gives a very good balance between comfort and technicality. The fit is very good, all parties is fixed, except for the arrival of the ankle where wrinkles are made ​​due to the rigidity of the tibial zone (elastomer-nylon combination), over exits this area rises slightly.

A level of elasticity the Stealth Run Tights Storm has two distinct parts: one is the main part and the other is the final part of the legs. While in the second the elasticity is very good in the first tissue it seems rigid and that has generated difficulties in raising the leg at the time of takeoff. Until you adapt, you feel like you have a small elastic leg gets you. In steps or field grimpada we've had to exaggerate the movement.

The Stealth Run Storm Tights have been very breathable groin to the ankle, except the problem that generated the reflective areas where moisture accumulates.

The Stealth Run Storm Tights They are long pants to find a good balance between warmth and breathability and be very difficult you want them removed when winter comes.

X-Bionic Effektor XBS Competition

The products of the Swiss home X-Bionic does not cease to surprise by the array of technologies presented by the manufacturer. In fact, in just a dozen years X-Bionic has been known position in the market with its own identity, to develop and apply high technology to a textile product. We have this time, the X-Bionic xbs.competition tights, long compression socks that belong to her Effektor collection that are designed for racing.

When one of these tights sets, you might take a while, do not do well if we hurry. Basically for two reasons: first, because being a compression sock especially the part going down hill is not too elastic. And second, because once set, it has a very specific position for each party to perform its function. Obviously that over time will improve our ability, but you still have to devote a few long seconds.

Once set, the setting is perfect, with no wrinkles, with a different compression in different parts. We especially like ankle support (X-Cross Bandage technology-a cross with elastic materials for extra support and protection of the ankle). In comparison with other models of the same house, these X-Bionic Effektor xbs.competition are "more" compressive and have a differential point, but by no means have the feeling of "tightening" routinely transmit compressive garments. They are really comfortable and feel is very nice, things to be grateful when we are running. Technologies involving the bottom: (Lambertz-Nicholson Achilles Tendon Protector, Toe Protector, Instep Protector) Achilles heel protector, toes and instep protection, provide an outstanding level of protection for these tights and a point of comfort. The most noticeable when we run is the protector of the instep. These extra millimeters surprised by its functionality and comfort.

X-Bionic incorporates three technologies (AirCool Stripes, Traverse AirFlow Channel system, Air-Conditing Channel) to achieve these tights maintain the ideal temperature of the foot dry while (and we are talking of a tights).

In practice we have are tights which have the ability to keep your feet dry and always the same comfort temperature. That translates into more comfort for the rider and ultimately in higher performance.

In conclusion, from our point of view the X-Bionic Effektor xbs.competition are a weapon of competition recommended for short distances (up to half marathon). Compression level, may not be suitable for everyday use and for all distances, is probably overkill if you are not accustomed to this type of clothing.

Black Diamond Hoodie Solution

The Solution Hoodie, simple in design but suitable for many outdoor thermal jacket. Let's see how it behaves in the field of trail running. When we hand we see that has a very simple design, without stridency. The interior is very smooth and gives a sensation of fleece. And the exterior has a more technical touch as a kind of very soft also mesh. In short, it's a sense of comfort.

The outer fabric Hoddie Black Diamond Solution is made ​​of 94% polyester and 6% elastane which gives it elasticity it has. It also incorporates the Powerstretch membrane Polartec, a membrane that works by removing your sweat to the outside and extending to the greatest possible surface to evaporate quickly.

Once the race note that it is not an article specifically designed to run but can be used perfectly forever that we are not in a very demanding activity. Light rebounds noticeable due to loose fit and weight a little more specific than garments.

The thermal capacity is very good and Powerstretch provides a comfortable temperature even below 5 °C. If the temperature rises a little we can play with the zipper to adjust a little but not recommend spending 10 °C as excessive sudaremos.

The Solution Hoodie is built evenly throughout the garment. There is no distinct area where perspiration is favored. With this model, Black Diamond, offers a thermal jacket and that's what gives us. Not a raincoat or a windbreaker so in situations of rain and strong wind will notice we need more.

We can say that the Black Diamond Hoodie Solution fulfills its function very well, protection from the cold. Not being a specific garment to trail running, its field of action recommended are no easy ways out for technical and land roads and forest tracks. We recommend its use in really low temperatures. There complies perfectly. If the temperature rises will notice excess heat. 

Asics Trabuco 14

No doubt the Trabuco 14 is a shoe designed to look good. These shoes are used by many people and so we thought it appropriate to analyze them.

At the bottom we find very comfortable, cushioned by noting his heel. What is most curious is that much notice the weight of the sole. Your point is well defined bending, right where front end protections. Even it is defined in the sole. Recover its initial shape in a quick manner. To quench Asics use GEL. In the rear is good cushioning, although it is kind of hard. At the front it is still good cushioning, but it has not seemed so hard as in the rear.

Asics employs narrow laces, type sling for the restraint system. We have found certain deficiencies in the foot support respect to the shoe. The foot is too loose, little subject, little steady. Possible causes we found that most shoes are between 6 and 7 cord anchor points on each side, while our Trabuco 14 only has 5. This causes the piece, width, tighten the laces can be little.

The stability of the shoe relative to the ground is great. They are stable in any circumstance, especially in the front, which is fully stablemedium-high.

Breathable these Asics is medium or  the upper consists of a grid with small holes interiorly covered by another mesh, this and denser.

In short, there are shoes for runners who begin in the world of Trail Running. Slippers to avoid surprises but at the same time do not stand much of anything concrete. Best for runners up to middleweight or a little heavy, any tread. Ideal for long workouts.

Modular Belt Kalenji

Kalenji running brand of Decathlon, presents its Modular Belt hydration. This brand is characterized by search for products with an unbeatable value for money, a fact that is perfectly demonstrated in this belt.

What first strikes us this belt is its elasticity. When we put them is clearly evident elasticity. The belt having a uniform width of 7 cm, is firmly fixed by velcro. Its setting is very good and, thanks to its size, it does not bother, even though we we tighten more than necessary.

The hydration system consists of two 115 mL cans of self-adhesive Velcro. The shape of the containers is ergonomic for a good grip and the lid for replenishment is threaded. The end is as usual in this type of drums so, to drink, we just need to raise the nozzle with teeth. To close, a blow nozzle is lowered and the container is tightly closed.

Once the race, which is what is really important, the behavior of the belt is very good. If we adjust correctly, we check that does not bounce, do not bother and, most importantly, it does not loosen.

As pockets, access to them is also very good. There is an inner pocket capacity to carry mobile and keys, and the outer flap pocket a little smaller to take some gel or stick. On the outside, some jelly beans to place up to 4 gels.

In conclusion we can say that Modular Belt Kalenji offers two new features, such as its elasticity and adhesive cans with Velcro, making it a high performance belt for trail running .

GTD Jacket by The North Face

The Californian brand of outdoor clothing and accessories The North Face has given us a great windbreak, the GTD Jacket. Just taking it in our hands we can see that is a very light jacket with great finishes to the naked eye, with aeration zones and a very soft touch anything plastic.

Most of the windbreak The North Face GTD Jacket is made ​​of nylon 54g/m2 ripstop to prevent tearing. This material is treated with DWR "Durable Water Repellent" perfluoro chemical respectful with the environment. The GTD Jacket adjustment is loose because it is supposed to take depending on conditions other layers below. The fact that it is loose no bother at all, indeed is very comfortable.

With regard to the sleeves, are also very loose, so that we do not hinder at all during the race and are topped with a slightly elastic rubber the dolls. The neck is low, perfect to combine with a panty a windy or rainy day. In addition, all the inside is coated with the polyester mesh to evacuate perspiration and avoid possible friction in wet areas.

The windbreak The North Face GTD Jacket, having a clearance fit in both sleeves and the body does not compromise our mobility no case. In fact, being so loose, you can even bring a small backpack between 5 and 12 L underneath to prevent goods within us wet..

The nylon fabric with which is made ​​the windbreak GTD Jacket presents ripstop in all its extension. It is these cells that prevent the garment to catch a tear spread occurs. Washes make the garment is losing its water repellent ability, but never degrade the garment in other ways.

 

In conclusion GTD Jacket The windproof jacket is perfect for racing environments in which the volume and weight are critical. The behavior on windy days is great but must be complemented with a given baggy pants and low neck. Great impermeability and breathability same. You can bring in any situation as the loose fit allows comfortably carry other layers underneath. The price, while not cheap, is more than justified for performance that he can take the pledge, and do not forget that is approved for the UTMB.

Lurbel Monduber

The brand Lurbel brings the model Monduber Feel Cool series, a first-shirt sleeveless coat, designed to maximize the expulsion of sweat and rapid evaporation during high-performance exercise.

This shirt was designed for the people looking for properties Lurbel tissue in combination with a more loose and elastic design without the typical T-shirts brand Lurbel compressive properties.

When not wearing shirt sleeves this problem could offer many items of this type have in the market; that is the movement and the moving struts one end working on the neck. After testing it on fast descents by winding paths and make series of speed on flat stretches we note that the grip on the shoulders is good. The open, round and elastic seams neck makes it very comfortable and not to overwhelm.

It is a t-shirt despite having two layers, it gives the feeling of heaviness (86 gr. for size M) and even a mixture of synthetic materials, 70% polyester-30% polyamide, provides a very soft compared to most clothing market.

In terms of breathability it is surprising that a piece of two layers is able to evacuate as quickly and keep track of perspiration so good. The side polygons and logo Lurbel, that leave view the inner layer, are very helpful to this function. But to try drying wet it, we notice that the speed of this process is lower than their competitors monolayers.

The shirt Monduber is a basic concept but with details and construction that will allow us to take on many occasions during the summer or days where the effort is so intense that we know we're going to sweat from kilometer one. We will have a comfortable garment that we can use it for other activities and that despite washing and multipurpose not catch the characteristic odor of synthetic clothes.

Lurbel Non-Stop socks

In this blog post we present Lurbel Non-Stop socks. We know the Spanish brand Lurbel a brand dedicated for years to the manufacture of sports equipment, lately, has gained prominence thanks to the skill of its designers and also thanks to a range of products with a more than good value for money.

The Non-Stop we analyze today is a mid-range product, a basic product, designed for cold winter days, or in those days with low temperatures. The ​​Lurbel Non-Stop are within the Feelcool range of the Spanish brand, this means that the product has a denser and thicker structure, compresses can be used in temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees (although we can and ensure that the density they have, we will not have problems with temperatures somewhat lower).

These Non-Stop of the Spanish house Lurbel are some rather simple socks. However, this does not make them a bad product, on the contrary, since one of its main qualities in the race was the comfort in all factors. After testing the sock feeling was full coupling both our standing as our slippers (both models much cushion as minimalist shoes). We believe it is its most important feature, power take them with any shoes and ground, the feeling of not noticing anything at any time. The sock Lurbel Non-Stop is a fairly thick product, with a fabric that gives us comfort, but also We provides high thermal capacity. We have tested these socks at times quite cold and high humidity areas. The answer to these days and temperatures has been excellent, even on rainy days have appreciated this extra temperature in the foot.

In conclusion, it is a product clearly designed for winter, or for outings in which we know that sooner or later we catch cold, we go to tread snow or we will put to rain. Something compressive fabric is very thick, which gives us a very important point for those hot days. It would therefore be avoidable bring in summer, because we may give you the feeling too hot at the bottom.

PROS

- Comfort, lots of comfort, like wearing a second skin.

- Perfect behavior with any type of shoe.

- High, perfect for the holidays Thermicity winter.

CONS

- A product with few technologies when compared to products currently on the market.

- A wear more noticeable than we would wish.

Salomon S-Lab 4

Salomon launches version four of its shoe aimed at competition, the Salomon S-Lab 4. Input few respects to its previous model changes.

The first feeling, once we put them, is extremely light. The feeling is of not wearing any shoe, although it remains very attached to the foot. Damping is optimal: it is very soft, front and rear but with the necessary hardness that provides the Salomon chassis and offers a great consistency. In the front of the shoe feel pretty stones and outgoing, but does not disturb. The sensitivity of the ground is very good you can feel the relief and surface type, which will help us in our trail.

As for the system of tying this shoes uses the typical Salomon tightening system commonly used in all their models and that offers such good results. This, together with the heel shape, which once seated is securely fastened, it provides a perfect fit. Even sometimes it’s difficult to remove them.

Another element already classic that incorporates this S-Lab 4 is the insole of the OrthoLite home and that the French brand also use in their models. A very soft insole that helps the absorption of impacts and the foot does not move inside the shoes, in addition to carrying an antibacterial system to prevent odors.

Moreover, the impermeability is low or low to moderate, enduring not constant splashing. As a downside it is noteworthy that the durability of the sole is moderate.

Shoe designed to compete not very fatty grounds and in all sorts of distances, especially interesting for ultra trails. It is a great choice having them just to compete and not to use them daily, given its relative wear. The high price also requires us to take care especially. Despite this, its value is resoundingly good.