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FILA

PO Box 3000
14141 York Rd.
Sparks, MD 21152-3000
410/773-3000
www.fila.com

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

Volante: $70/$65 cushioning Fila is attempting to bring Italian shoe craftsmanship into running shoes. The Volante is an example of that. It's a well-crafted, uncomplicated shoe which covers all the bases. It has good midsole cushioning and midfoot support. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.

HiMotion: $75/$70 stability Even though the name of the shoe doesn't inspire a lot of confidence that it's a stable shoe, the HiMotion has adequate stability for a basic shoe with a flashy upper. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.

Harepin: $85 trail A trail shoe that will only work well on the trails and not the roads. It has a sticky rubber outsole which works well on hard or rocky trails. The Harepin also has a distinctive upper without the usual leather overlays that can irritate the foot. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13.

Silva Trainer: $90 cushioning Although this shoe has way too much leather for a serious running shoe, the midsole has surprisingly good cushioning with the innovative 2A cushioning system from Fila. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13, 14.

Silva Racer: $85 racing An extremely light, minimalist racing shoe which many members of Fila's elite team wear. Only for the biomechanically efficient--and fast. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13.

*Hexte: $70 racing Unlike the Silva Racer, the Hexte offers more than the bare minimum cushioning and support. It's more in line with conventional racing flats made for the masses. Weighs 9 1/2 oz for size 9. Sizes: (m) 6 1/2-12, 13.

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Volante: $70/$65	cushioning	Fila is attempting to bring Italian shoe craftsmanship into running shoes. The Volante is an example of that. It's a well-crafted, uncomplicated shoe which covers all the bases. It has good midsole cushioning and midfoot support. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.
HiMotion: $75/$70	stability	Even though the name of the shoe doesn't inspire a lot of confidence that it's a stable shoe, the HiMotion has adequate stability for a basic shoe with a flashy upper. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.
Harepin: $85	trail	A trail shoe that will only work well on the trails and not the roads. It has a sticky rubber outsole which works well on hard or rocky trails. The Harepin also has a distinctive upper without the usual leather overlays that can irritate the foot. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13.
Silva Trainer: $90	cushioning	Although this shoe has way too much leather for a serious running shoe, the midsole has surprisingly good cushioning with the innovative 2A cushioning system from Fila. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13, 14.
Silva Racer: $85	racing	An extremely light, minimalist racing shoe which many members of Fila's elite team wear. Only for the biomechanically efficient--and fast. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13.
*Hexte: $70	racing	Unlike the Silva Racer, the Hexte offers more than the bare minimum cushioning and support. It's more in line with conventional racing flats made for the masses. Weighs 9 1/2 oz for size 9. Sizes: (m) 6 1/2-12, 13.