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What is [opti.vibe]?
[opti.vibe] technology is the result of six years of research that has produced a comfortable, high-performance shoe. Finally, a shoe that is both comfortable and dynamic…
A CUSHIONING SYSTEM THAT ...

Running
What is drop in running shoes?
The drop of a shoe is the difference in height between the heel and forefoot. The greater the drop, the steeper the angle between your heel and forefoot.
For example, when barefoot, the heel and fo...

Trail Running
The History and Legacy of the Speedcross
Sixteen years after the release of the first Speedcross, Salomon presents the Speedcross 6, which remains loyal to the source code of the original model as a grippy, lightweight and protective t...

Running
Differences between trail running and road running
When you love running it doesn’t really matter much where you do it, on the road or trail, as long as you’re running. But what are the differences between road and trail running? Is one better for ...

Trail Running
Is trail running and running a no-go during pregnancy?
A compact sports guide for expectant athletes
Exercise during pregnancy is equally beneficial for mother and child. Of course, when it comes to sports during pregnancy, expectant mothers must...

SKILLS & ADVICE
What is trail running?
Have you decided to take up trail running, but this sport seems difficult, technical or even dangerous? Do you think that you can only do it high in the mountains over long distances? What a...

BUYING GUIDE
How to choose the best sports bra
When you exercise, your whole body is stressed including your breasts. Which is the reason women need a bra that’s not only made for their body type but also their sport. With that in mind, here ar...

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What is GORE-TEX
The GORE-TEX membrane is part of the Gore family of consumer products and it is designed to provide superior performance in a wide range of applications. The GORE-TEX products employ a three-pro...

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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES
Trail running involves running off the beaten track. It’s often considered to be a completely different sport to road running, but in fact there are many similarities. They do, of course, ta...