Månad: mars 2020

Inov-8 X-talon 255 – wide shoe for orienteering, OCR and Swimrun

Posted on by Lucyna Wiktor

New X-talon 255 replaces on the market X-talon 200. This is a wider shoe with X-talon’s patented grip of 8 mm studs. But is has a several improvements. The drainage has been improved to make swimrun easier. In addition, the grip is updated with last year’s new Sticky grip.

We weighed X-talon 255, size UK 8 at 260 g, the equivalent of X-talon 200 weighed 249 g so it is a bit heavier but considering that the puffs do not absorb water and that it feels lighter when the water comes in, we guess that the wet weight is lower than at X-talon 200. Since the 200 was not so well designed when it comes to drainage, the X-talon 255 will definately feel like a lighter shoe.

Now available! Saucony brand at SM Sport!

Posted on by Lucyna Wiktor

We have chosen to include selected models from Saucony in SM Sport offer! Sacuony has been producing  running shoes for over 100 years and they know how to do it well.

Saucony Kinvara 11

Saucony Kinvara 11 is an obvious choice for those who like running in the city. This universal shoe is great for fast trainings and competition. It is available in SM Sport in a ladies and men’s size.

 

Saucony Peregrine ST 10

The sturdy trail shoe for varying surfaces. We have chose ST model from Saucony Peregrine collection. This one has very durable upper and powerful studs. Available in both ladies and men’s size.

Saucony ISO Switchback

Amazing shoe which is named Switchback. It fits well to those who have a little more wider foot. It has a smart lacing system called BOA. Great grip and really nice looking shoe. Suitable for those who want a comfortable shoe with a lot of ground contact. Available in both ladies and men’s sizes.

Inov-8 Oroc 270 and Oroc 290

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Inov-8 for season 2020 – the most exciting shoe premier among trail shoes with spikes. Inov-8 has released two new models of Oroc which do not remain older versions at all.  They are called Inov-8 Oroc 270 and Inov-8 Oroc 290 Ultra. We believe it becomes very popular and highly appreciated among elite and amateur orienteering runners. So there will be 4 racing shoes to choose from:  Inov-8 Oroc 270, Icebug Spirit 8, VJ Bold 10 och Nvii Forest 1. Which one will be your favourite?

Inov-8 Oroc 270
Inov-8 Oroc 290

In the new Oroc, Inov-8 has created a new type of spikes called twin-spike. It means that each rubber stud has two metal spikes and those dubble spikes comes from one piece of metal. This gives extra grip but also prevents the stud from going out.

 

In comparison with the old Oroc model studs are located at the edges so the grip is stronger even if you run at an angle, on the slope. Another long-awaited news regarding the studs is that studs are center placed which makes running safer on wet roots.

In addition to the brand new twin-spike sole, the material choices have been made in such a way that the shoes do not absorb so much water as previous versions of Oroc. Both versions Oroc 270 and Oroc 290 has a thin tongue for example.

The difference between Oroc 270 and Oroc 290 beside weight is that Oroc 290 has a little more damping and wider last. It is going to be super comfortable to run long distance with Oroc 290. Oroc 270 has only 3 mm drop and it makes the perfect racing shoe.

We will return shortly with weight comparison for all top models for 2020 season: Icebug Spirit 8, VJ Bold 10 och Nvii Forest 1.

New running shoe collection 2020 from Icebug at SM Sport!

Posted on by Lucyna Wiktor

Finally, we have received a new running shoe collection from Icebug for 2020 season. Icebugs 2020 offer include improved models of well known Acceleritas 8 and Spirit 8. After one year of absence Zeal 5 comes back to the market.

Icebug Acceleritas 8 RB9X with rubber spikes witch gives runners super light shoes with high comfort of running. All happens thanks to an airy and flexible upper in bluesign®-certified polyester mesh and low profile, which simulates the foot’s natural movement. Despite an super light design, Icebug Acceleritas 8 protect your feet against muddy paths and sharp stones in the ground.

Icebug Spirit 8 with a steel spikes is a great choice for both amateur and professional orienteering runners. This new model has more spacious toe box to increase comfort and help the foot follow its natural movement. Spirit 8 has extremely light wet-weight thanks to usage of sustainable materials for shoe production.

Icebug Zeal 5 which comes back after one year of absence, has a two versions: Zeal 5 RB9X with rubber spikes and Zeal 5 OLX with steel spikes. Zeal 5 is a guarantee of great grip for wet and dry paths. The shape of the Zeal 5 midsole also helps give you extra protection under foot in rugged terrain.

Zeal OLX has an excellent grip with 16 solid steel studs. Those shoes gives a perfect balance between stiffness and damping. Both versions have a special strengthening in the toe section which protects front part of the foot.

Every shoes from 2020 Icebug kollection is designed respecting the climate and what makes them special on the market is:

  • Top in bluesign®-certified polyester, made from 100% recycled PET
  • Lining in bluesign®-certified polyester, made from 100% recycled PET and dyed with solution dye technology
  • Lightweight EVA insole and 20% Bloom Foam, with bluesign® certified polyester fabric dyed with solution dye technology

Icebugs offer which is available in SM Sport is addressed to orienteering runners, trail runners, OCR and swimrun competitors.

Icebug ny kollektion 2020 hos SM Sport

Posted on by Lucyna Wiktor

Äntligen har vi fått en ny kollektion löparskor från Icebug för 2020 säsongen. I Icebugs erbjudanden finns förbättrade modellen av Icebug Acceleritas 8 och Icebug Spirit 8. Efter ett års frånvaro återvänder den ikoniska Zeal 5 modellen.

Icebug Acceleritas 8 RB9X med gummidobb ger löparna jättelätta skor som erbjuder hög löpkänsla. Allt tack vare en luftig och följsam överdel i bluesign®-certifierad polyestermesh och låg profil vilken simulerar fotens naturliga rörelsemönster. Trots den lätta designen skyddar Acceleritas perfekt mot våta underlag och vassa stenar i underlaget. 

Icebug Spirit 8 med metalldubb är en bra såväl för amatörer och proffsen inom orientering. Den nya modellen har rymligare tåbox för att öka komforten och hjälpa foten att bättre följa sitt naturliga rörelsemönster.

Icebug Spirit 8 är jättelätt med låg våtvikt tack vare användning av hållbara material i skotillverkning.

Zeal 5 som återvänder efter ett års frånvaro finns nu i två versioner: Zeal 5 RB9X med gummidobb och Zeal 5 OLX med metalldubb.  Zeal 5 RB9X garanterar bra väggreppe på både våta och torra underlag. Zeal 5 mellansulas form bidrar också till att ge dig extra skydd under foten i stökig terräng.  Zeal OLX har en utmärkt grepp med 16 fasta ståldubbar av karbidstål. OLX erbjuder en bra balans mellan vridstyvhet och dämpning. I båda modellen finns ett speciellt skydd för att främre delen av foten. 

Alla Icebug 2020 modellen är klimatpositiva och vad utmärker dem på marknaden är:

  • Överdel i bluesign®-certifierad polyester, tillverkad av 100% återvunnen PET
  • Lining i bluesign®-certifierad polyester, tillverkad av 100% återvunnen PET och färgad med solution dye-teknik
  • Innersula av lättvikts-EVA och 20% Bloom Foam, med lining av bluesign®-certifierat polyestertyg färgat med solution dye-teknik

Icebug-erbjudandet tillgängligt i SM Sport-butiken riktar sig till orienterare, traillöparen, OCR och de som tävlar i swimrun.

New employee at SM Sport

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Today we have the pleasure of presenting Lucyna who starts working with us in March. Below Lucyna introduces herself.

Hello

My name is Lucyna Wiktor and I came to Gothenburg almost 4 years ago. I had two reasons to move here: love for my husband and love for orienteering.

In my last life (in Poland) I was a “businesswoman” who was responsible for building and renting warehouses. Although it felt good to me, my heart was missing sports all the time. I love sports that have been a part of my life for over 20 years.

Since my first day in Sweden, I decided to change my life completely and devote myself to my greatest passion orieteering and training and to experience it every day. I’ve been doing orieteering since I was ten years old 🙂

Working at SM Sport is my biggest dream come true and I will do my best to ensure that SM Sport has satisfied and happy customers.

See you at the store, at orienteering competitions or at trail races in the future!

Lucyna

Nyanställd på SM Sport

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Idag har vi glädjen att presentera Lucyna som börjar jobba hos oss i Mars. Nedan presenterar Lucyna sig själv.

Hej

Jag heter Lucyna Wiktor och jag kom till Göteborg för nästan 4 år sen. Jag hade två anledningar att flytta hit: kärlek till min man och kärlek till orienteringssporten.

I mitt förra liv (i Polen) var jag en “businesswoman” som var ansvarig för byggandet och uthyrning av lager. Även om det kändes bra för mig, mitt hjärta saknade idrott hela tiden. Jag älskar idrott som har varit en del av mitt liv i över 20 år.

Sedan första dagen i Sverige bestämde jag mig att förändra livet fullständigt och ägna mig åt min största passion orientering och träning och att få uppleva det varje dag. Jag har orienterat sedan jag var tio år gammal 🙂

Att jobba hos SM Sport är min största dröm som förverkligas och jag ska göra mitt bästa för att SM Sport ska ha nöjda och lyckliga kunder.

Vi ses i butiken, på orienteringstävlingar eller på trailtävlingar framöver!

Lucyna

New Mila Vega 5000

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Let´s have a look at the new Mila Vega 5000

Mila Vega 5000 is a newer version of Vega II. Beside the fact that it gives additional 25% more lumens on maximum light settings, it has a new bracket in a lamp holder. The new bracket is compatibile with GoPro camera. It makes easier to move the lamp at the helmet, handlebar or another place where you have a GoPro bracket.

In addition to that, Mila Vega 5000 offers:

  • “Come home” option (when it has 3% battery light goes automatically down till 165 lumens for 2 hours, before it goes out)
  • Remote control to reprogram lamps position
  • A bag to keep the lamp in
  • Neat lamp holder
  • Li-Ion battery 14,8V 5,5Ah

You can buy Vega 5000 in a two options: “original” and “trail”. “Trail” lamp has more focused beam light and it lights ahead for 250 meters. “Original” one lights ahead for 200 meters. Orienteers used to pick the usual model, while those who move faster like enduro, MTB or hunting choose trail variant.

In addition to the more focused beam light, more brackets for bicycle and helmet are included in the trail variant and a longer extension cord so you can have the battery in a bag or on the frame.