Long distance runners' franchise · Fujiwara Shin Vol 4 Shop edition "Athleta, the feeling I wear is terribly ASICS"
The London Olympic marathon Japan champion, Fujiwara new players choose "spikes with less fatigue even when running 10 km". In the last article, Puma's Evo Speed did not appreciate, while acclaiming Parameco. This time we will cover New Balance and Athleta. How is the evaluation of running shoes makers, emerging manufacturers?
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2016/09/16
<Interview 1st is here>
<Interview 2nd is this place>
<Interview The 3rd is here>
――Then, let's go to New Balance. FURON 2 PRO. Needless to say, the company is originally a manufacturer of running shoes.
Fujiwara"Oh, no. I don't want to run long distances like this."
--Oh. I wonder why.
Fujiwara"The upper part digs in. Look (he stands on his tiptoes with the shoes he's wearing)."
--I see. There is a big bump just around the front part.
Fujiwara``This unevenness is created every time you take a step.In other words, pressure is applied to a certain part of your foot with each step.If you run a long distance with this, it will become quite painful. kana"
--It seems you didn't like it. Now, let's try the New Balance Bizarro Pro as well.
Fujiwara"Oh, this is no good either. Like the previous one, first of all, the upper is stiff. It's not the type of shoe that allows you to run long distances without stress. It gives the impression of being stiff overall, and if anything, it's difficult to sprint. I feel like it was made with a lot of thought put into it.”
--I see. So, why do not you introduce the manufacturer that Mr. Fujiwara never would have worn this time? First of all, Athleta.
Fujiwara"that?"
--What's wrong?
Fujiwara"Athleta is a Brazilian manufacturer, right?"
--Originally. However, I hear that these shoes were planned and designed in Japan.
Fujiwara"I don't know why, but they feel very Asics-like when I wear them."
--Wow, I was a little surprised.
Fujiwara“Why?”
--According to what I heard, the former Asics team played a central role in the development of Athleta's spikes. As expected, runners' feet are sensitive.
Fujiwara"I feel like getting in my feet, wrapping in the upper, etc. It's really ASICS, but I do not know if this is a football / spike, but I do not mind having a strange thrust from the sole. I think that things can run. "
--Oh, actually, Verdy's Hideki Nagai also said that he was concerned about the thrusting from the soles of his feet.
Fujiwara"Oh well, it was that we were not mistaken for the Shiret line as well (laugh)"
So, for about two hours, Fujiwara tried on one suit after another. The first round of selection was very exciting, with one of the models being brought in by a store employee who had participated in track and field during his student days and said, ``I'd like Mr. Fujiwara to try it out.''
--Now, I would like you to decide on the cleats you will actually take to the soccer field.
Fujiwara“Does it matter how many pairs you have?”
--As many pairs as you like.
Fujiwara"Oh, if you choose only by my preference, will spikes of natural leather increase?"
--I don't mind, but why?
Fujiwara``Natural leather is soft and natural, right? When it becomes an artificial material, depending on the manufacturer, it creates an unnatural flex in the upper part that makes a runner say, ``This is deadly.'' There was a model.In that respect, the natural leather upper smoothly follows every movement of the foot.''
- Have you seemed like features of each manufacturer? If it is an adidas, what is the taste of Adidas?
Fujiwara``That didn't really happen to me.In fact, it seems normal that different models have completely different feel.For example, with Adidas, the Patique Gloro model, which is made of natural leather, is the best among the ones I've tried. It looked pretty good, but I didn't like the Messi model, which used artificial materials, to the point where I couldn't understand what was wrong with it (lol).It was so hard to believe that they were made by the same manufacturer. And anyway, it looks like it would be difficult to run (lol).”
- Did you feel something like the difference with running shoes throughout?
Fujiwara"What do you call it? It's on the top of the foot...some are really long, others are relatively short..."
--Bello?
Fujiwara"VELO! (Laugh) I was really interested because it is not in the ranch."
- Oh, is not it running shoes, that?
Fujiwara"In a sense, this proves that soccer shoes are required to have the function of kicking the ball. But if you're just thinking about running, it's clearly a nuisance (lol)."
--Personally, I really like Puma's white tongue, which has been around since the 80s. Anyway, it's about time for you to announce the shoes that made it to the final selection.
Fujiwara"OK, first of all -"
Continue to Vol.5
Coverage for coverage "GALLERY 2" Shibuya branch
Photo / Yuki Karute Co., Ltd.
<Interview 2nd is this place>
<Interview The 3rd is here>
――Then, let's go to New Balance. FURON 2 PRO. Needless to say, the company is originally a manufacturer of running shoes.
Fujiwara"Oh, no. I don't want to run long distances like this."
--Oh. I wonder why.
Fujiwara"The upper part digs in. Look (he stands on his tiptoes with the shoes he's wearing)."
--I see. There is a big bump just around the front part.
Fujiwara``This unevenness is created every time you take a step.In other words, pressure is applied to a certain part of your foot with each step.If you run a long distance with this, it will become quite painful. kana"
--It seems you didn't like it. Now, let's try the New Balance Bizarro Pro as well.
Fujiwara"Oh, this is no good either. Like the previous one, first of all, the upper is stiff. It's not the type of shoe that allows you to run long distances without stress. It gives the impression of being stiff overall, and if anything, it's difficult to sprint. I feel like it was made with a lot of thought put into it.”
--I see. So, why do not you introduce the manufacturer that Mr. Fujiwara never would have worn this time? First of all, Athleta.
Fujiwara"that?"
--What's wrong?
Fujiwara"Athleta is a Brazilian manufacturer, right?"
--Originally. However, I hear that these shoes were planned and designed in Japan.
Fujiwara"I don't know why, but they feel very Asics-like when I wear them."
--Wow, I was a little surprised.
Fujiwara“Why?”
--According to what I heard, the former Asics team played a central role in the development of Athleta's spikes. As expected, runners' feet are sensitive.
Fujiwara"I feel like getting in my feet, wrapping in the upper, etc. It's really ASICS, but I do not know if this is a football / spike, but I do not mind having a strange thrust from the sole. I think that things can run. "
--Oh, actually, Verdy's Hideki Nagai also said that he was concerned about the thrusting from the soles of his feet.
Fujiwara"Oh well, it was that we were not mistaken for the Shiret line as well (laugh)"
So, for about two hours, Fujiwara tried on one suit after another. The first round of selection was very exciting, with one of the models being brought in by a store employee who had participated in track and field during his student days and said, ``I'd like Mr. Fujiwara to try it out.''
--Now, I would like you to decide on the cleats you will actually take to the soccer field.
Fujiwara“Does it matter how many pairs you have?”
--As many pairs as you like.
Fujiwara"Oh, if you choose only by my preference, will spikes of natural leather increase?"
--I don't mind, but why?
Fujiwara``Natural leather is soft and natural, right? When it becomes an artificial material, depending on the manufacturer, it creates an unnatural flex in the upper part that makes a runner say, ``This is deadly.'' There was a model.In that respect, the natural leather upper smoothly follows every movement of the foot.''
- Have you seemed like features of each manufacturer? If it is an adidas, what is the taste of Adidas?
Fujiwara``That didn't really happen to me.In fact, it seems normal that different models have completely different feel.For example, with Adidas, the Patique Gloro model, which is made of natural leather, is the best among the ones I've tried. It looked pretty good, but I didn't like the Messi model, which used artificial materials, to the point where I couldn't understand what was wrong with it (lol).It was so hard to believe that they were made by the same manufacturer. And anyway, it looks like it would be difficult to run (lol).”
- Did you feel something like the difference with running shoes throughout?
Fujiwara"What do you call it? It's on the top of the foot...some are really long, others are relatively short..."
--Bello?
Fujiwara"VELO! (Laugh) I was really interested because it is not in the ranch."
- Oh, is not it running shoes, that?
Fujiwara"In a sense, this proves that soccer shoes are required to have the function of kicking the ball. But if you're just thinking about running, it's clearly a nuisance (lol)."
--Personally, I really like Puma's white tongue, which has been around since the 80s. Anyway, it's about time for you to announce the shoes that made it to the final selection.
Fujiwara"OK, first of all -"
Continue to Vol.5
Coverage for coverage "GALLERY 2" Shibuya branch
Photo / Yuki Karute Co., Ltd.
