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SALOMON UNVEILS CONCEPT FOR A RECYCLABLE RUNNING SHOE

By: jamesmackeddie November 8, 2019

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Salomon, today unveiled its concept for a new performance road running shoe that can be fully recycled into a ski boot. The result of more than a year and a half of research and development, the recyclable concept shoe can be ground down at the end of its life, allowing Salomon to take the pieces,…

inov-8 Roclite G 275

By: jamesmackeddie August 5, 2019August 7, 2019

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I’ve tested quite a few inov-8 products over the years, the majority of which have been shoes. From running in mudclaws and X-Talons at the Ring of Steall, to RoadClaws at the London Marathon and countless adventures in-between, I’ve covered many miles in the Lakes based grip experts. Yet, I’ve never purchased or been sent…

inov-8 unveil world’s first-ever graphene sports shoes

By: jamesmackeddie June 20, 2018June 21, 2018

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You may remember back in December, when I was able to share news of inov-8 working on a series of shoes, incorporating graphene into the outsole. Details were limited and despite several attempts, the team at inov-8 were tight lipped, not willing to say anything about their new products. Well, it’s time to reveal all.Normally…

inov-8 X-Talon 230

By: jamesmackeddie March 7, 2018August 7, 2019

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Well, I’d been looking forward to sinking the new X-Talon‘s aggressive outsole into winter’s variety of terrain conditions, but the truth is, I’ve had two crazy temperatures which have knocked me for six! I’ve been off running and when well, have stuck to the road for maximum miles returned. What frustrated me more, was when…

SALOMON UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION FRANCOIS D’HAENE S/LAB ULTRA

By: jamesmackeddie February 26, 2018

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Press Release – Content provided by Spring PR 171 specially designed pairs will celebrate his 2017 UTMB victory Salomon have today announced the launch of a limited edition run of their new S/LAB ULTRA shoe, in honour of Francois D’Haene’s UTMB win in 2017. The shoes, which are due to be launched in February, are…

inov-8 Trailroc 285

By: jamesmackeddie January 17, 2018January 18, 2018

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Designed primarily for hard and rocky trails, I’ve found in my running, a much broader range of trails are able to be tackled in inov-8‘s new Trailroc 285. I was fortunate to use both a pre production and stock pair, which has allowed me plenty of time on the ground and a chance to try…

Salomon Sense Ride

By: jamesmackeddie January 4, 2018October 16, 2018

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Let’s get this one out the way from the start, I was sent a pair of Salomon‘s new Sense Ride trail shoes to take on the Lakeland 50 and this will be the last time I bleat on about getting ill and missing he race…. I promise! Designed for most trail terrain outside of slop…