Avia Stability 2052 : Stable, Soft, and Breathable

I don't normally "go running," but when I got my Avia 2052 shoes I felt the need to take them down to the track and do a few laps to break them in.   It made me realize I should jog for the sake of jogging more often.   How well and for how long I follow through with this epiphany is a story for another time.  

With any activity, gear can make the difference between success and failure.   My recent running has been successful in part because I have a great pair of shoes.    It's not that I don't have other well-fitting comfortable footwear, it's just that I usually choose my running shoes more for daily use rather for actually using them to run.   My Avia 2052 shoes are the exception; they're running shoes.   They look and feel the part and that helps motivate me to get the rubber onto the pavement.  

Most of the times I've gone running lately have been during the day, but a couple days ago I went at night.   It had been a particularly warm day (at least warmer than any day in the last several months), and the night air was refreshing.   As I ran I became acutely aware that I could feel the cool air on my feet coming in through the mesh uppers.   It brought up nostalgic memories of playing barefoot in summers past.  

The thing about these shoes that I like the most is the way the sole simultaneously flexes with and supports my foot.  I noticed it the first time I tried them on.   There's a lot of technical info about how this works on the Avia web site, but from a layman's perspective it all boils down to a shoe that provides a soft ride with plenty of support and minimal foot fatigue at the end of a workout.   

Available in men's and women's sizes.

Bottom LIne: With the warm days of spring and summer approaching, a well-ventilated and easy-on-the-foot running shoe will help keep me motivated with my new jogging routine. --A.S. (Mar 08)

Price: $90

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Manufacturer's Site: www.avia.com