 Avia, New Balance Are Off And Running Fall Fitness Styles Bring Technology To Training Whether he's putting his heels to pavement or she's burning rubber on the family treadmill, this season offers options for all types of runners. With new technologies to absorb shock, cushion the foot and provide stability, these styles are sure to be frontrunners for fall '09. 
Avi-Lite Guide II by AviaPrice:
Retails for $115
With geometry to enhance biomechanics, men and women can both get their motors running with the Avi-Lite Guide II. Other features of the shoe include Shear Cantilever System (SCS) technology, a crash-zone clip and rear foot cleft to dampen shock and achieve a more efficient mid-foot stance and crumple zones for proper midsole compression. 
1225 by New BalancePrice:
Retails for $140
Looking for a running shoe that will go the distance? Constructed with the brand’s patented N-ergy responsive cushioning system, the New Balance 1225 is a high-mileage trainer designed with moderate stability and exceptional cushioning for both long and short runs. 1225 is available in women’s and men’s styles (men’s shown). 
Pursuit by RykäPrice:
Retails for $70
No matter what her fitness goals are, the Pursuit will make sure she never runs out of steam. Part of the Kelly Ripa Collection, this shoe was developed for the avid female runner looking for moderate pronation support. The combination of cushioning and lateral and heel shock absorption ensures a smooth heel-to-toe transition mile after mile. 
Tubes Run 100 by K-SwissPrice:
Retails for $75
He’ll feel like he’s walking (or running) on air with Tubes, since the primary feature of the sneaker is an innovative cushion design with regionally specific tubes placed along the sole. Other shoe benefits include a durable Aosta II rubber outsole, anatomically correct flex-grooves and Superfoam, an energy-return material found in the heel. Tubes is also offered in women’s styles. 
Shoecurity and Knot Sak by ShoecurityPrice:
Retails for $5 per pair
Athletes on the go can feel secure knowing Shoecurity will keep everything in place. The eponymous shoe accessory not only keeps your shoelaces tied, but will also hold a running chip or house key. Knot Sak is Shoecurity’s edgier style, branded to appeal to image-conscious youth. | |
FALL/WINTER
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One trend has already played out "quite strongly in apparel" - Kamik Introduces Sock Line
Material will feature special wicking properties - Birkenstock, Betula Slip Into Something Wonderful
Casual slip-ons fuse comfort and style - Bettye Muller, J Shoes Are Blockbusters
Similar shades and neutrals blend the best - Bebe Sport, K-Swiss Warm The Bench
Sport-inspired sneaks make it chic to watch from the sidelines - Däv, Chooka Are Singing In The Rain
A wet weather staple becomes a fashion statement - No Plain Janes For Mini Mia, Jumping Jacks
A traditional girls’ silhouette steps outside the box for fall - Keen, Northside Are Ready For Boot Camp
Winter meets its match in these rough and tumble styles... - Kara James, Sondra Roberts Act Naturally
High-end handbags reflect the season’s signature shades Avia, New Balance Are Off And Running
These sporty sneakers leave the competition in the dust- Keen, Terra Plana Are Weekend Warriors
Sneakers get technical for fall - Bettye Muller, J Shoes Cast A Shimmering Rainbow
Designers put a new twist on traditional metallics - Betsey Johnson, Franco Sarto Take A Bow
The ultra-feminine detail adds a touch of girlish insouciance - Beverly Feldman, Salpy Are Snake Charmers
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