IF THE SHOE FITS The shoes you can use to meet your fitness goals—and fun socks to

READY TO WEAR // trends If the Shoe Fits

A look at SHOES THAT GO THE DISTANCE

By Maren Bartels

CHECK OUT these shoes designed to match the speed of your active lifestyle, no matter which sports you love.

REEBOK WOMEN’S HIIT TR 2.0 CROSS TRAINER High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of exercise that involves quick bursts of intense exercise followed by active recovery. Built to keep up with your quickest moves, these sneakers will ensure you’re fast on your feet with lightweight EVA foam cushioning perfect for burpees, jumps and squats. Since they are specifically designed for high- impact exercise, the performance bootie construction and a glove-like fit keep your feet secure as you sweat. ROAD RUNNER SPORTS, Lone Tree 303.802.4434; roadrunnersports.com

OTBT SPEED RUNNING SHOES Get up to “speed” in these cool blue kicks. Designed with OTBT’s bounce back technology, Speed withstands impact as you navigate life’s rugged paths. Long day ahead? Speed also boasts an onslaught of comfy features like its breathable knit upper, stretchy sock collar and padded FlexCork footbed. And these shoes are better for the environment with OTBT’s signature recycled rubber lug sole. If the racing stripe didn’t give you a hint, these shoes move! GOOSE AND THE GOAT, Greenwood Village 720.335.6496; gooseandthegoat.com TRANSITIONS CYCLING SOCKS These folks live and breathe the bike. They ride, race, train and socialize on two wheels, so it’s no wonder they created a line of the most comfortable socks around. The Transitions pink and teal socks are not only a jolt of happy, they make your tootsies super comfy with soft breathable material that stretches as you pedal. madalchemy.com

MEPHISTO TANY WALKING SANDALS These babies are made for walking, shopping, strolling, standing, dining, dancing and so much more. The integrated SOFT-AIR midsole ensures down-soft, fatiguefree walking, and the rubber outsole provides shock absorption and lightweight traction. Plus, the adjustable ankle strap makes these sandals fully customizable. Honestly, they might just be your new favorites for every activity! DARDANDO’S, Denver 303.692.9355; dardanos.com

HOKA ONE ONE TOA GTX HIKING SHOES These hybrid hiking boots/shoes are sure to go the distance. They’re designed to be the lightest in class without skimping on technical goodies like a protective GORE-TEX upper and grippy Vibram Megagrip multidirectional outsole lugs. All that, plus a rubberized foam midsole makes them the perfect combo of solid and sleek. Splash through any weather while gripping varied terrain to keep you roaming in the Rockies. REI, Greenwood Village 303.221.77591; rei.com

WOMEN’S X-ALP LAUNCH Look fab on or off the bike without sacrificing riding performance with the Pearl Izumi Women’s X-Alp Launch. This flat-pedal shoe is designed to handle all-mountain riding with its reinforced toe, EVA midsole to absorb the shock of hard landings and its Vibram Megagrip in the toe and heel areas for super traction. And the smooth, siped rubber outsole design with Vibram IdroGrip ensures your feet stay pinned to the pedals! And when you’re done riding, these casual-looking shoes will carry you right to the coffee shop, brew pub or out to dinner. CAMPUS CYCLES, Denver 303.698.2811; campuscycles.com

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