AVIA

2323 Main Street.
Irvine, California 926143
800/848-8698

All the shoes are available as of December 15, 1998, unless otherwise noted. The new early winter, '98 shoes--evaluated in our December '98 issue--are also noted by an asterisk. But not every shoe is available at every store. When weights are mentioned, they are for men's size 9. When two prices are listed, the first is the men's price. The less expensive of the prices listed is always for the women's model. Sizes listed are for men's and women's models, when applicable. When it's not, the shoe is a men's models and the sizes listed are for men.

* Signifies new early winter, '98 shoes (or updated model) that has been evaluated in the Shoe Buyer's Guide in the December, '98 issue of Runner's World.

** Signifies one of the very best shoes in a particular category.

2074: $65	stability	The 2074 is the first quality new shoe from Avia in several years. Reasonably priced, stable and well-cushioned, the 2074 also has a smooth ride and toe-off. One cautionary note: the outsole looks like it's carbon rubber but it's not. It's less durable (but cushy) EVA).
2065: $75	stability	The strength of Avia running shoes has always been stability. The 2065 is one of Avia's best. It has all of Avia's top features, including it's advanced cantilever system (a rearfoot outsole design whcih promtoes stability) and a shock absorbing foam (called ``FoM'') embedded in the rearfoot of the two-density midsole. A good shoe for mild to moderate overpronators. Sizes: (m) 6.5-11, 12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.
2062: $70	stability	The 2062 is a lightweight stability shoe, weighing in at 10 oz. Yet it still has Avia's cantilever design in the rearfoot and shock absorbing "FoM" in the forefoot. Sizes: (m) 6.5-11, 12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.