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Back to Results Avia Avi-Lite Manufacturer: Avia Price: $90 Reviewed in: Nov 2005 Shoe Guide Runner's World Awards: Best Debut Shoe Type: Performance Training See Specifications Runner's World Awards: Best Debut We say: The Avi-Lite is everything the name implies and more: a lightweight, responsive trainer with decent stability and excellent cushioning. The midsole features full-length foam with additional cushioning pods in the heel-strike zone and under the ball of the foot. The upper is made of a breathable micro-fiber mesh with minimal overlays. Recommended for lightweight, biomechanically efficient runners who like the feel of a performance trainer that comes with some added structural support. Widths: Standard Wear-testers say: "The shoe provided excellent support considering how lightweight it felt." -Jon Freburg, 35, East Lansing "They were so light I forgot I had them on." -Keith Binkley, 50, Allentown Be the First to Review this Shoe Gender: Female Shoe Type: Performance Training Sizes: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11, 12 Midsole Characteristics: Full-length foam Weight: 8 oz. Foot Biomechanics: Neutral Printer Friendly | Email | See All Tools

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