Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 103, February 2018 | Page 47

FALKE Stride AR3 Anklet
Key features: Extra fine knit with 200 needles, Full-foot cushioning and support,
Drynamix fibre, elasticated arch support, sensitive cuff, mesh ventilation panels, seamless
toes, ergonomic fit
Wear-testing notes: Until recently, FALKE had the Neutral Run sock
in their range, and Stride replaces it in 2018. Neutral denotes that the sock is like a
neutral shoe, providing great cushioning and comfort for the foot without any attempt
to slow the inward pronation (rolling) of the foot, hence the focus is on the underfoot
cushioning, on top of all the regular features of a FALKE sock. These are super-
comfortable socks!
Sizes Available: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15
Colours: White/Grey, White/Black/Lime, Wild-berry/Ink, Bright Lilac/White, Cobalt/Grey
Recommended Retail Price: R95
FALKE Stride AR3 Hidden
Key features: Extra fine knit with 200 needles, full-foot cushioning & support,
low cuff, Drynamix fibre, arch support, mesh ventilation panels, seamless toes, heel tab to
prevent slipping, ergonomic fit
Wear-testing notes: The only real difference between the Anklet and
Hidden models is that the Hidden has a lower cuff. In other words, it does not stretch up
your ankle, and thus looks hidden in your shoe, almost like a secret sock. However, to
ensure the sock does not slip into the shoe during your run, FALKE have included a thick
heel tab, which not only keeps the sock in place, but also adds a little more cushioning
and protection for your Achilles. Otherwise the focus of the sock is the same as its ‘taller’
cousin – cushioning and comfort.
Sizes Available: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15
Colours: White/Grey, White/Black/Lime, Wild-berry/Ink, Bright Lilac/White, Cobalt/Grey
Recommended Retail Price: R85
FALKE Arm Protectors
Key features: UV protection, Drynamix moisture-management, mesh ventilation
panels, reflective print
Wear-testing notes: Sunburn and exposure to harmful UV rays can lead
to health problems down the road, and we often forget to protect our arms when we
run. These Arm Protectors take care of that, providing a UV protection of SPF50+, which
means a sun protection factor that only allows one-fiftieth of the sun’s UV rays to pass
through the fabric. That’s why this product is officially approved by CANSA (Cancer
Association of South Africa). However, the sleeves are still cool to run in, as the Drynamix
moisture-management material and ventilation panels keep your arms cool, dry and
comfortable, while the elasticated ends ensure good fit and no slipping, and reflective
print on the elbows increases your visibility in low-light conditions.
Sizes Available: S-M, L-XL
Colours: Black, White, Pink, Neon Yellow
Recommended Retail Price: R225
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