Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 51, October 2013

Reviews TRIED & TESTED Luna Mono Sandals While these may look like ?ip-?ops meant for beach holidays, the Mono (Monkey in Spanish) is actually a versatile shoe that can be used for road and trail running. It has a light, ?exible Vibram outsole and non-slip leather footbed for a combined thickness of 12mm, which allows enough traction and protection for rocky trails. The ATS (All Terrain Strapping) laces and elasticised heel strap provide a snug ?t, but also that lovely feeling of fresh air between your toes! I found the sandals light and supportive, but was more aware of each step compared to my normal running shoes, so I wouldn’t recommend the Mono for your next marathon – but they’re great for shorter distances. – Lauren van der Vyver Great new gear, products and other bits and bobs put to the test by the Modern Athlete team. adidas adistar Boost GET THEM: R1050 from www.thebarefootrunner.co.za (free shipping to major cities). TECHNIblock Sun Protection Spray Adidas rolled out its springy new Boost midsole material end of last year and is now carrying it through to other shoes in its range. This lightweight model mixes the new material and adi’s independent Formotion crash-pad on the outer side of the heel with a section of traditional, ?rmer foam on the inner side of the midsole, so you get a super-springy, cushioned landing and boosted toe-off, but with that stable feeling on the inner side of the shoe that really kicks in as you get tired later in a run and your feet start pronating a bit more. Having run in the original Boost, I found the new shoe even more springy, which I absolutely loved. I was positively bouncing down the road! – Sean Falconer GET THEM: R1699 at adidas concept stores and select sports retailers. This South African company was one of the ?rst in the world to produce an aerosol sunscreen in the early 90s, and now offers various sprays from SPF15 to over 50, in various sized tins from 125ml to 340ml, and all offering both UVA and UVB protection to prevent sunburn, cell damage and premature aging. Being transparent and

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