DIADORA

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DIADORA

6419 S. 228th St. Kent
WA 98032
800/342-3672

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.

Shoe Categories

cushioning stability trail motion control racing lightweight trainer

Shoe Categories
cushioning	stability	trail	motion control	racing	lightweight trainer

Mythos 230: $80 stability Diadora, an Italian-based company which is relatively unknown in U.S. running circles, nevertheless makes some fine running shoes. Unfortunately they are difficult to find in American stores. The Mythos is a good example of Diadora's approach: well-fitting, reasonably priced trainers. They aren't fancy, but they're certainly functional. The Mythos 230, which was designed by Olympic marathon gold medalist Gelindo Bordin, has a three-density EVA midsole and cushioned pads in the rearfoot and forefoot. But it's very light (8.2 oz.) for a daily trainer. Sizes: 4-12, 13.

Mythos 280: $80 stability The 280 is the same basic shoe as the Mythos 230, simply a little bit lighter and less stable. Sizes: 4-12, 13.

Venice Marathon: $75 lightweight trainer Named for the famous marathon near Diadora's home base, the Venice Marathon is a lightweight trainer/racer which was designed by '88 Olympic marathon gold medalist Gelindo Bordin. It's a sleek, stripped down, lightweight (8.8 oz.) gem with a well-cushioned midsole and a control post on the medial side for stability. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10.

Vulcan: $75 racing The Vulcan is a reintroduction (and renamed) version of a previous Diadora racer. This, too, is an exceptionally lightweight (7 oz.) racing shoe which has surprisingly good cushioning. The most notable feature is the outsole which actually has dime-sized holes sculpted out of the thin light sole unit to lighten the outsole even more. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13.

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Mythos 230: $80	stability	Diadora, an Italian-based company which is relatively unknown in U.S. running circles, nevertheless makes some fine running shoes. Unfortunately they are difficult to find in American stores. The Mythos is a good example of Diadora's approach: well-fitting, reasonably priced trainers. They aren't fancy, but they're certainly functional. The Mythos 230, which was designed by Olympic marathon gold medalist Gelindo Bordin, has a three-density EVA midsole and cushioned pads in the rearfoot and forefoot. But it's very light (8.2 oz.) for a daily trainer. Sizes: 4-12, 13.
Mythos 280: $80	stability	The 280 is the same basic shoe as the Mythos 230, simply a little bit lighter and less stable. Sizes: 4-12, 13.
Venice Marathon: $75	lightweight trainer	Named for the famous marathon near Diadora's home base, the Venice Marathon is a lightweight trainer/racer which was designed by '88 Olympic marathon gold medalist Gelindo Bordin. It's a sleek, stripped down, lightweight (8.8 oz.) gem with a well-cushioned midsole and a control post on the medial side for stability. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10.
Vulcan: $75	racing	The Vulcan is a reintroduction (and renamed) version of a previous Diadora racer. This, too, is an exceptionally lightweight (7 oz.) racing shoe which has surprisingly good cushioning. The most notable feature is the outsole which actually has dime-sized holes sculpted out of the thin light sole unit to lighten the outsole even more. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13.