Yes, we are all hoping so.
The year 2021 is certainly not off to the best of starts, but on the horizon we can perhaps finally glimpse a scenario of rebirth and a new start.
And the companies in the world of running shoes have already been warming up their engines for a while to be ready.
THE NEW GUIDELINES
The novelties are many and almost all of them are under the banner of hope, optimism, performance and, above all, quality.
The running market has been heavily revolutionised over the past year, with a widespread diffusion of super-cushioned or trail-dedicated shoe models. To balance, probably, the almost total absence of races and to satisfy the ever-increasing need for escape after long months of confinement indoors.
Let’s therefore go and analyse in detail the main novelties of our reference brands for this new year!
THE NEW HOKA
Always at the forefront of innovation, comfort and winning choices, the French/American brand is looking to 2021 with confidence and proposing many quality novelties.
CarbonX 2 and Rocket X, for the world of speed with a carbon plate, but also Mach 4 (to combine speed, cushioning and comfort), Gaviota 3 and Arahi 5 (the most stable proposals) and Mafate Speed 3 and Challenger ATR 6 for off-road enthusiasts.
THE SAUCONY NOVELTIES
A few months ago, the American brand anticipated expectations with the release of the Endorphin series, aimed at satisfying lovers of speed and comfort, which in 2021 will be renewed with an aggressive, future-oriented look. But also awaiting us are Ride and Guide 14, versatile and protective shoes, Kinvara 12, always light and responsive, and the new entry Axon, which will first flank and then replace the historic Jazz. For the trail, on the other hand, Xodus and Peregrine 11, together with the Canyon TR, are ready to satisfy all different needs.
NEW BROOKS PRODUCTS
The American brand’s Runhappy brings with 2021 a significant revolution called Super Franchises, which translates into the arrival of the new ultra-comfortable Glycerin 19 and the Glycerin 19 GTS (the former Transcend), Adrenaline GTS 21, the new Trace, a comfortable, light and well-cushioned first price, Ricochet 3, Launch 8 and Launch 8 GTS (the former Ravenna).
For those who prefer more challenging terrain we point out the Catamount, light and aggressive, and the versatile Caldera 5.
Finally, lovers of high-speed performance won’t want to miss out on the new Hyperion Elite 2, with carbon fibre plate.
THE NEW KARHU
The historic Finnish brand is also coming out in 2021 with new versions of its three models: Fusion Ortix, the most cushioned, the more dynamic Ikoni Ortix and the very comfortable Synchron Ortix, more structured and protective.
IN CONCLUSION
The hope is of course that, albeit with effort, this new year will be one of restart and return to normality.
That as soon as possible we will once again be allowed to stand side by side at the start of an important race, to strive for new goals under the banner of serenity, health and healthy fun.
And shoes to match!
