Running

New Porsche Design x Adidas Sport Collection

Filed under: Apparel, Yachts & Sailing, Sports, Men's Style

Adidas and Porsche Design have just debuted their new Spring/Summer 2009 Porsche Design Sport Collection, their biggest collaboration yet. Their line of Running apparel, originally launched in January 2007, will now also include Fitness models, while a whole new category called Water / Snow is being added. That makes five categories in total including Driving, Golf and Tennis. Porsche Design Sport "stands for the unique fusion of engineered luxury and sport performance." The collection will be be available in selected high-end stores, Adidas Sport Performance Concept Stores and Porsche Design Stores worldwide.

Highlights for Spring/Summer 2009 include a Storm Jacket designed for the new Water / Snow range, which features a new membrane technology that "reacts to changing temperatures and activities, offers moisture vapor permeability at the highest level and is wind and waterproof, ensuring optimum body climate." There's also a new Horizon sneaker, Adidas' "first luxury shoe specially engineered for sailing and water related activities." It features a drainage system throughout the foot bed and sole for "optimal deviation of water" as well as a high abrasion resistant rubber sole with a multidirectional grip enabling a quicker response on a wet boat deck.

Gallery: Porsche x Adidas S/S 09

Tags: Adidas, Golf, Porsche, Porsche Design, PorscheDesign, Running, Sailing

Lux Tip: Go Running in a Fancy Neighborhood

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Lux Tips

Wouldn't you feel nicer if you ran by this in the morning?

Want to make your morning run feel a little less like drudgery? Try a new route: right into the fanciest neighborhood in town.

A nice neighborhood is likely to be cleaner, and have beautiful features like fountains, gorgeous homes, and exquisite landscaping. Often, the pricier residences are located near a body of water, which is always a nice touch.

It may be out of your way, or you may feel like you're not supposed to be there at first, but if you're just running or walking by, you won't bother anyone. You'll finish your run feeling not only invigorated and healthy, but just a tad more posh.

It's just another easy way to make life more lux for cheap or free.

Tags: jogging, lux tip, LuxTip, neighborhood, running

Barefoot Footwear

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

In the Wall Street Journal, last week, they highlighted the trend of barefoot running. Running barefoot is gaining popularity as studies continue to show that heavily cushioned and structured shoes are not the best choice for athletes' feet because they don't allow the feel to gain the muscle they need to properly support the body. Already there are organizations that endorse this practice, but many people who run in high risk areas - cities where the streets are paved, uneven or littered with hazardous materials - might be reulctant to toss off their footwear so readily. There is a middle ground. Five Fingers footwear is meant to simulate barefoot running without actually putting foot to pavement, or foot to hot sand, sharp rocks or glass shards, for that matter. The "shoes" allow for extra grip on slippery surfaces and have individual toe pockets to enhance dexterity, stability and "deliver a more natural walking motion. Price: $70.

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Tags: barefoot, run, running, shoes, trend, trends

Adidas and Stella McCartney Partner On A New Running Shoe

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has teamed up with Adidas to create the a³ Flyride, a new running shoe for women that uses the lightest heel-to-toe a3 cushioning system for women. The a³ Flyride was designed exclusively for women to be lighter, softer and more flexible.It also has breathability through the net mesh upper and sweat-absorbing and anti-odor treatments in the insole. The design includes an asymmetrical lacing system and a muted feminine color scheme including the signature Stella McCartney color of dusty rose. The a3 Flyride will be in stores in May and should sell for around 170 Euros ($205). You'd think for that price is would have some sort of gadgety feature like the Adidas One.

[via Dexigner]

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Tags: adidas, designer, fashion, pink shoes, running, running shoes, shoes, stella mccartney