Nike Run X2

The Runningswede has been trying new 2014 sunglasses products together with Team Wicked Bonkproof founder/coach Caleb Masland. The sunglasses in this review has been tested during all kinds of weather conditions and work outs in New Jersey and North Carolina. We started to test the sunglasses back in February so the products has been trough a lot of different weather conditions. Brands featured in upcoming reviews are:
Julbo, Ryder, Sundog, Tifosi, Nike and XX2i.

Today we are looking at Nike Vision

Nike Vision has been a bit of an under dog on the Running Sunglasses scene. Always been producing high quality and good looking eye wear. Last years Road Machine opened up our eyes for Nike Vision!

http://www.nikevision.com/

Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan with Road Machine, Boston 2013

Nike Vision offers several different models. TheRunningSweden got the opportunity to review Shalanes pick for this years Boston Marathon. Nike Run X2 

Nike Run X2 (Two different sizes, S for small)

Overall Rating: Excellent

Fit: Nike used a good combination of materials on these glasses to provide structure and comfort at the same time. The areas of the glasses that come in contact with the nose and ears are comfortable rubber, while the areas that stay elevated are plastic. The placement and shape of the nose piece keep the frame from touching the eyebrows, which helps with air venting as well as comfort. Run X2 comes in two different sizes, a great way to go for perfect fit. Run X2 S fits smaller.

Shalane picked Run X2 for this years Boston Marathon!

Sun Blockage: Excellent, by virtue of the dark lens option and size of the lenses.

Venting/Antifogging: These lenses don’t fog at all, and the placement of the nose piece provides ample room so that sweat drops were never an issue.

Coach Caleb cruises up first Newton hill at Boston Marathon wearing Run X2s

Interchangeable Lenses: Yes (dark grey, yellow)

Best For: Bright, sunny days. These are a great everyday option.

Drawbacks: Performance vise, nothing we can see. The price tag is on the higher end.

XX2i Sunglasses

The Runningswede has been trying new 2014 sunglasses products together with Team Wicked Bonkproof founder/coach Caleb Masland. The sunglasses in this review has been tested during all kinds of weather conditions and work outs in New Jersey and North Carolina. We started to test the sunglasses back in February so the products has been trough a lot of different weather conditions. Brands featured in upcoming reviews are:
Julbo, Ryder, Sundog, Tifosi, Nike and XX2i.


First out...

XX2i
XX2i is a new brand to us we have tested the models: "France2" and "USA1". XX2i starts at retail prices $54. What really sticks is that the brand really stands behind their products! Lifetime Warranty! No questions asked, you break or scratch them, send them back to be replaced for a nominal shipping and handling fee! The products we tested came with 3 lenses and a case.

USA

Overall Rating: Very Good

Fit: Frames fit close to the face without too much contact (only at the nose bridge and ears). These frames are a bit more stiff than the other options tested, and did feel a bit hard, especially around the nose.

Sun Blockage: Excellent blockage for bright and direct sunlight. The mirrored lenses create a yellowish hue in the field of vision, but the total darkening effect was best with these.

Venting/Antifogging: The lenses feature an air vent at the top that helps prevent fogging. These glasses are not 100% fog-proof, and did tend to get a little cloudy in humid conditions or after sweating for a while.

Interchangeable Lenses: Yes (mirror, brown, clear)

Best For: Runners seeking a smaller lens size and good sun blockage.

Drawbacks: Lens and nose piece shape had a tendency to create a sweat reservoir that would then dry as a blurry spot in the field of vision. Heavy sweaters will need to clean these lenses often.

France2

Overall Rating:  Excellent

Fit: France2 has a slim fast design. They fit close to you face and you barley notice them on your run. Frame is light weight and the nose pads and temple tips is adjustable for a better fit.

Sun Blockage: The blue colored lens offer a comfortable protection in direct sun and bright white sun. I have not experienced any discomfort when running in any weather conditions.

Venting/Antifogging: We have tested them during really cold winter runs and warmer runs and the lenses did fog up during really cold weather runs. 

Interchangeable Lenses: France2 comes with 3 interchangeable lenses. Very easy to change and you will find a lens for all kinds of weather.

Best for: With all features and the warranty of XX2i France2 you can not go wrong. You get a great package and great protection in most kind of weather conditions fast feeling for under $60. 

Drawbacks: Not the best option in cold weather running as lens fogs up.

KRS

I did not review the Skechers GoMeb KRS myself, but Happy feet did a pretty good job to sum it up!
http://happiefeet.blogspot.com/2014/05/skechers-gomeb-krs-review.html

Back to racing, Dora Pedersen 5K

After Boston Marathon, my legs, body and mind has been very tired and feeling beige. I have been trying to pick up speed at times but my body and legs has not responded well. I took one week off after Boston and have been running with an every other day approach after that. I have not been to worried about my legs as I know they will finally respond but I have to admit that motivation takes a turn when legs does not respond.

I had planned for Dora Pedersen 5K and a possible a 2 runner Poconos Marathon relay.

Dora Pedersen 5K was this weekend. Anything under 20min would have been great, I ended up ding 18:31. It was a very humid day so, I Im very satisfied with the time and a third place. First mile was 5:40, I know I need to be around this pace to be able to get times under 18. Hopefully with lot of faster times over the summer I will get there.


I decided to not do the Pocono Marathon relay. Legs are better but I dont feel it would have been a great choice for my legs at this point. Instead I will do Lake Mohawk 8.2 mile run next weekend. I great race in a great spot!

Current shoe rotation:

Skechers GoMeb Speed2
Skechers GoBionic2
Skechers GoRun3

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