Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 153 October 2022 | Page 116

RUN SPECIALIST

RUN SPECIALIST TOP PICKS !

We have spoken to six of the best , Run Specialists , Totalsports have to offer and these are each of their top picks for this running season !

LUNGILE HLATSHWAYO

TS MALL OF AFRICA
RECOMMENDS : WOMEN ’ S NIKE AIR ZOOM PEGASUS 39 ( WHITE / PINK )
Looking for a shoe that ’ s not only great for running on the road , but will also support your indoor training as well ? With its intuitive design , the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 is the shoe you have been looking for ! It ’ s lightweight , has a supportive sensation to help keep your feet contained , while underfoot cushioning and double Zoom Air units give you an extra ‘ pop ’ to your step . Good for any season , this shoe will support all your adventures .

TYLER KOOPMAN

TS CANAL WALK
RECOMMENDS : MEN ’ S ADIDAS SOLARGLIDE 5 ( NAVY / SILVER / ORANGE )
Whether you ’ re building consistency , upping your distance or training for a personal best , the Solarglide 5 will support your running goals every single day . This shoe is packed with performance technology , from the BOOST midsole and a knit upper to the adidas LEP 2.0 torsion system to support and guide the midfoot . This shoe ’ s upper is made with a high-performance yarn that contains at least 50 % Parley Ocean Plastic — reimagined plastic waste , intercepted on remote islands , beaches , coastal communities and shorelines , preventing it from polluting our oceans – so not only are they built to give you the best run possible , but you are supporting the environment while running in them .

THABO MASHOAI

TS SOMERSET MALL
RECOMMENDS : MEN ’ S ASICS GEL-KAYANO 29 ( BLUE / ORANGE )
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The Gel-Kayano 29 creates a stable running experience and a more responsive feel underfoot , with an updated midsole that has FF BLAST PLUS cushioning , keeping the shoe lightweight while creating a more energised rebound in each step . The LITETRUSS stability insert is placed on the midsole ’ s inside angle is designed to help keep your foot from rolling too far inward during your stride , while the low-profile external heel counter ( cup ) comfortably cradles your ISSUE foot 153 with | www advanced . modernathlete rearfoot . co . support za .