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Cycling

The Bontrager RXL Hilo

 This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume.
Cycling

Northwave Tribute

 The Tribute is an update on the Tribal: a tri-specific cycling shoe with an extremely soft Lorica upper. Don't expect the same fit, feel and features: the shoe is an improvement, or not, depending on you.
Cycling

Specialized TriVent

 Specialized really went after the tri-specific crowd with its TriVent BG shoe. Notwithstanding a couple of minor peeves, this shoe is the cash register leader and deserves to be.
Running

Mizuno Wave Precision 10 (2010)

 Light and stable at a weight of 9.7 oz., the big feature is this shoe's rubber Wave plate. This Mizuno is a lightweight trainer, good for neutral runners, maybe slight pronaters.
Running

K-Swiss Konesic (2010)

 The Konesic is a pure stability trainers like those built ten and fifteen years ago. K-Swiss might have found a niche market for the heavier runners who loved the motion control shoes no longer widely available.
Running

Zoot Ultra Speed (2010)

 Is this still a shoe? Or is it a running sock with a midsole glued on it? Whatever it is, smart money says it’s fast. And fast it is, but it’s just there for the most efficient lightweight runners.
Running

Adizero Adios 2010

 This Germany company is a behemoth, making shoes for athletes in sports many people have never heard of. They were on the right track with their '09 running collection, and their '10 Spring line is even more promising.
Running

Adizero Ace 2010

 The Ace, at 7.3oz in a size-9 men's, is a very lightweight trainer that gives a reasonable amount of cushioning and stability in a neutral shoe. Keep in mind, it's a neutral shoe.
Running

Adizero Boston 2010

 This more "substantial" cousin to the Adios differs from the Adios in the thickness of the midsole. It's the thickest among the lightweight trainers from Adidas. Its weight is 9.7 oz.
Running

Adizero Mana 2010

 The Mana is the shoe for those who might want to run in the Adizero, but, need a bit of medial posting. Just keep in mind that posting comes at a price: a slightly harder feel.
Running

Nike LunarElite for 2010

 The new 2010 Nike LunarElite is one of the best updates I've seen this season, and it may be a favorite for all but the heavy runners who can run with success in a neutral shoe.
Running

Asics Gel Foundation 8 (2010)

 Featuring a sleeked down silhouette, this Asics contains support features popular in Asics motion control shoes, but at a lighter weight than many of the motion control anchors on the market.