The Etonic Running Shoe Line -
Support, Performance, Value
The Etonic running shoe line was very popular in the 1970s. At the
time, they were one of the most technically advanced running shoes and it
had a huge following of diehard runners. It was one of the first
companies to develop shoes that emphasized injury prevention with
technologies such as medial posting and EVA foam, which helped promote
healthier running. Due to a number of corporate restructurings Etonic
remained low key in recent years, but has recently come out with an
impressive line of shoes that can help them get the ball rolling again.
Etonic running shoes feature firmer cushion and a nifty flex plate designed to give a runner
lots of acceleration and spring. A little on the heavy side, but the
substantial cushioning underneath more than makes up for this.
There is one shoe, though, that is very soft, flexible, and lightweight.
That shoe is the Praya, which is made for runners with high arches. The
rest of Etonics are either stability or motion control shoes, and these
are some of the most supportive running shoes I've ever tried on.
Another thing that makes Etonics stand out is how highly durable they
are. They can take quite a beating across a number of different surfaces
and lasted me the entire 400 miles that I expect out of running shoes.
The price for Etonics isn't too shabby either. FYI, I personally had to
get a half size longer than my usual running shoe size because they are
made a little short and narrow, for my feet at least.
I've listed the rather small shoe line that Etonic has below. Whenever possible, I add the following
notations where appropriate to help you get your ideal fit.
- Standard - for people weighing under 150
pounds.
- Advanced - for people weighing over 150 pounds.
- Performance - for speed workouts and
racing. The more you weigh the shorter the distance you should be
running in these types of shoes.
- Trail - for off road running (i.e. through
dirt, loose gravel, mud, water, etc.).
Stability
Kendardi SC series - Advanced
Jepara SC series - Standard Neutral
Praya NC - Standard
Tayu TR - Performance Motion Control
Minado MC - Advanced
Stable Pro - Standard Other Running Shoe Links
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