Nike Lunar Racer+ 2
FIT
Fast yet soft, the improved Lunar Racer+ 2 wowed our test team with its obliging fit, flexibility and
almost transparent feel. The update of this responsive racing shoe ups the arch height and durability of
the outsole. Our test team reported a comfortable fit for a variety of foot types and couldn’t believe its
lack of weight given the outstanding cushioning and shock absorption that was more characteristic of very
light training shoes instead of your typical racing flats. That impression was due, in part, to the differential
between a higher heel and lower forefoot, moisture retention and rubbing on seams with bare feet.
FEEL
RIDE
Heel: snug Mid-foot: close-fitting
Forefoot: slightly narrow
Flex: flexible Weight: very light
Instep: softly wrapping
Cushioning: soft Stability: somewhat free
Response: somewhat dampening
Transition: somewhat fast
Reebok Premier SF Attack $90 | Reebok.com An unsung hero, the Attack is almost generic and yet was a hit across the board when it came to a comfortable fit, resilient feel and outstanding performance, all in a lightweight, neutral, low-profile package that is good for the iron distance. Testers enjoyed the aptly-named “smooth” fit of the Attack, which was sock-free friendly and slightly more giving than a standard racing flat but still conforming and containing enough for a higher cadence without slop. The low-profile feel was offset by simple and firm cushion- ing, and the no-frills midsole translated to an efficient, smooth-transitioning stride for many a mile.
Heel: snug Mid-foot: close-fitting
Forefoot: slightly roomy
FEEL Flex: flexible Weight: light
Instep: softly wrapping
RIDE Cushioning: somewhat firm,
Stability: stable, Response:
bouncy, Transition: smooth
FIT
80 triathlete.com
october 2010
