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Reader To Reader: Shoe special
By Jane Hoskyn on 25/02/2007 18:05:23
Three Reader To Reader questions for the price of one this week, all on the ever-hot topic of shoes
If there's one bit of running kit that really matters, it's those bits of moulded polyeurethane on your feet. So this week we've picked out three niggling shoe queries from the Gear forum. Lend us your thoughts...Q1: The washing machine conundrum
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RW Running Tights Test
By Runner's World on 06/12/2005 10:53:09
RW tests products from Asics, Brooks, Nike, Ronhill, Sugoi and Pearl Izumi
temperature, but were restrictive to run in. In drier or warmer weather, these are surplus to requirements.Contact www.nike.com; 0800 056 1640Brooks NightLife £40The NightLife range is designed for high-visibility, and you'll certainly be hard to miss
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RW T-shirt Test
By Runner's World on 01/06/2006 17:22:43
RW tests products from Brooks, Concurve, Craft, Nike, Ronhill and Salomon
provides an olfactory assault as soon as the 2.6 million sweat glands in your skin start to work. In fact, you can wear the latest technical kit for several runs without creating a stink - great if you're concerned that too much washing powder is damaging
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RW Running Sunglasses Test
By Runner's World on 30/05/2007 08:49:10
RW tests products from Adidas, Bollé, Nike, Oakley, Sundog and Sunwise
protection, and clip on and off the clear plastic frame easily. A soft gripping material at the temples and a bendy rubber nosepiece provide a nonslip, pinch- and pressure-free fit.Contact www.adidas.com/eyewearNike Counter (women’s) Price £69Weight 18g
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RW Running Rucksacks Test
By Runner's World on 07/02/2006 17:35:04
RW tests products from Original Mountain Marathon, Berghaus, Camelbak, Lowe Alpine, Salomon, North Face
. The straps are held neatly in place with Velcro, and Camelbak’s trademark two-litre reservoir – usually £20 – is included in the price, making the rucksack great value for money. Contact 01845 521 737; www.zyro.eu.comLowe Alpine Wadi – £45Capacity 15LWeight
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RW's Running Watches Test
By Rob Spedding on 08/07/2002 10:32:47
8 good running watches reviewed
for the tiny-fingered. Pros Big digits; good looking; great valueCons Small buttons; cloth strap ContactsAdidas; 0161-419 2500Nike; 0800-056 1640Polar; 01926 310 330Timex; 020 8326 6900
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RW Ultra-Light Jacket Test
By Runner's World on 09/11/2005 14:45:08
RW tests feather-light jackets from Brooks, Helly Hansen, Montane, Patagonia, Raidlight and Ronhill
over 100g, could be a category-killing product.Contact 00800 0000 0041; www.patagonia.comRaidlight R-Light MP+ - £129Weight 124gThis jacket is made by a small French company, which is owned by an elite trail runner. It shows. The MP+ is not quite
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Best Of The Best: Stability Shoes
By Runner's World on 14/11/2006 15:11:40
Some shoes dominate the stability market. Along with the Asics GT-2120, here are stability flagships from Nike, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance
this shoe by a serious runner. It’s worked a treat!"; "A cracking shoe that does exactly what it’s supposed to"; and "Perfect on every count and hard to beat."The latest model, the GT-2120 (£85, on sale November 1) is worlds apart from the GT-2020 of 1997
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Gear on test: Autumn Jackets
By Runner's World on 21/08/2009 13:34:28
When the heavens open, make sure you're prepared with a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket
| Breathability 8 | Comfort 7 | OVERALL 7.5 Haglofs Oz Pullover , £190Weight: 175g Contact www.haglofs.se As with the Gore Axis, this is made from Gore-Tex Paclite so is just as weatherproof - but at a fraction of the weight. The makers say
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Best Motion Control Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 15/06/2005 17:23:19
Roll-call: if your feet overpronate, give them a helping hand with these updated motion control shoes
for someone with average control problems, but with a tendency to crush shoes.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Peerless – £65Weight 362g Motion controlled by Plastic medial post, fabric wrap, straight last, midfoot shank, external plastic heel
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