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Road Shoes with reflective material

There are many types with reflective material and types of footwear. But when I got into the hands of Supernova, I knew I had to get to my feet. It was so much love at first glance. Yes, of course, the first look can sometimes be disappointing. But this time everything went smoothly and I’m glad we met.

 

Supernova Glide 7 comes from the good Boost family. It has a midsole with a known damping, which looks a bit like a polystyrene balls. The boot provides a balanced mix of comfort (traction) and comfort. For the shoes you use almost daily to drive miles, you’ll really appreciate that. The drop of the soles is not entirely minimalistic, from the heel to the tip it has a height difference of ten millimeters, but you barely notice this.

 

It has branched torsion struts and the center of the shoe is stiff but the toe bends easily and does not make much resistance to the torsion. This makes it surprisingly comfortable. Of course, the heel is also on the outside and the outsole is borrowed from the automotive industry.

 

The stern, or black part, comes from the Continental automotive giant. Supernova has its outsole with a finely cut pattern designed on the road. And he keeps the asphalt very well even in heavy torrential rains. There are minor problems on the stone, so increase your attention if you are passing a reflective strip of cubes. Polished marble with a soaked shoe, surely avoid, or hit like a goat on ice. But you cannot find such evidence on the roads, panic is in place.

 

Also worth mentioning is the higher abrasion resistance of the sole. In view, the three-millimeter layer of black rubber has a very subtle impression. The appearance in this case is deceiving. I do not know the kilometers I have ever seen.

Sophisticated language

 

The top of my shoe also surprised me with its soft design. The classic three stripes stretching from the center of the foot to the stitches are usually stiff. The Supernova’s are soft, soft and the upper has a comfortable feel. The fabric does not come into contact with the sole at all. The whole shoe is surrounded by a reinforcing profile and the only really stiff place is found in a heavily stiffened heel.

 

What really made me happy with the Supernova was the tip. Breathable, highly adaptable material I have already noted for Adidas shoes and I am glad to keep this concept. The boot can suit a wide variety of runners with a variety of foot types. I have a relatively wide front, so I can really appreciate the space and the mobility. Properly balanced comfort and shoe durability will not leave you on either the long or the long track.

 

The language used by this manufacturer is very well sophisticated and tailored to the specific shoe specialization. The stitching of the seam in the front is complemented by a generous elastic tape made of the inner lining that holds it in the right place on both sides. The stability of the soft tongue is further enhanced by a classic loop for stretching the laces.

 

I also liked the shoe design. The tasteful design was able to perfectly combine the visual aspect with functionality. The distinctive color contributes to your greater visibility on the roads and, in addition to the branding on the heel, reflects three wide stripes with reflective element of the company logo on both sides of the shoe.

 

Children have reflective tapes for safety

Fog and poor visibility is the biggest pitfall of autumn. The change of the season should be addressed not only by car drivers but also by pedestrians who without reflective vest often move on the roads as “invisible”.

 

To ensure that all road users know how to survive, the Road Safety Team together with the Czech Police has prepared a security action.

 

Interactive was especially for children. They first became acquainted with the reflective elements, their appearance and where they should wear them to be seen. “I have a yellow stripe on the school bag and when I see the car, I see it,” said Matthias eight years old, and because he did not want to compromise on his safety, he made his own reflective stripe, which he carried to the iron-on cloth.

 

Of course, there was no computer here. Scholars in the program became an imaginary car that was passing by in the shade of unlit people walking down the road. The mice then assigned them reflective elements.

Drunken glasses

 

Adults could try their drunken glasses again. They simulated the state of human blood circulating between 2.5 and 3 per mile of alcohol and, in addition, they should pass through the cones. However, the movement had problems with the participants. Not only the cones have sometimes dropped but also missed them.

 

“I can see now that every profiles with a man waves well and I do not wonder why drivers sometimes get drunk when the drunk is making an unexpected step,” said Douay. In action, except the reflective tapes, parents also advised on how to properly secure child seats and how they should fit themselves in the car.

Although the days in the near future must always shorter and wetter, completely dismount the bicycle adults and children still do not. Provided one is well prepared. “It is important that the cyclists are recognizable without wearing safety vest,” explains Brigitte, senior manager at Garden art-Bikes.

 

Wear Bright clothes

This can also Manuel agree, he is consultant at the two-wheeler experts Fredric. “In the fall and winter it is possible do not wear black or dark clothes,” advises Czech. Beyond the legal lighting regulations on the wheel of time, there is a wide range of equipment. From safety vests, jackets bright, reflective pants belts or helmets with already built-in taillight.

Most new wheels also already have reflective strips on the tire walls. And who goes to work every day, for example, for a suitable large area reflective pannier. For frequent travelers tire could be worth with spikes in the winter also.

 

Maintain bike

Also do not forget: The care of the wheel. “Salt on the roads is the killer,” says Brigitte. Therefore, you should clean the wheel with a damp cloth and then maintain with special agents. Above all, the derailleur moves the oil to a lot of dirty. “The old grease and dirt should run men ago before it gives new” advises Czech.

 

Before winter, the wheel should undergo an inspection. Be checked light, braking and wear parts. Also should be controlled tires.

For the cold season there are winter tires for the bike. These are more expensive than the standard tire models to buy. Alternatively, you may use coarse-profile tires, giving in autumn and winter more grip on the road.

 

For e-bikes, it is important to note the storage battery. Stand the wheel times a night out in the cold, do not hurt the explain Manuel. “But if it is really cold and the wheel a long time is out, then you should remove the battery and store them at room temperature. This is not negative for the battery and you do the bike something good, “says Czech in reflective vest.

 

Routes in autumn

And why in the fall should still rise on the bike? “Alone, because the autumn is so beautiful – with the leaf discoloration everything looks great,” says Rolf, press officer.

He recommends the route around the dam because the roads were tidy and no sand or gravel paths. The stretch is mostly lined with deciduous trees, which give additional protection from the weather. From Thule we head August doff, at Oldenburg and East Friesland Water Association (OOWV) over and direction Derogate. “Because you have a beautiful view over the dam,” said Strand.

Accident jam – no warning vest is a bad idea

Since July the safety vest duty has also been valid in Germany. But what does that actually mean? Can you buy any vest? Where in the car does it have to lie? What penalties are threatened if you do not have them?

 

Since July 1, 2014, every driver must have a warning vest. If you have to walk around the highway or highway after an accident or a breakdown – and of course you should always retreat behind the guard rail and wait for the road service – this increases the likelihood of not being over shooter by the next bum or car. The Auto- und Raise club Deutschland (ARCD) answers on its website the most important questions about the warning vest.

 

For whom is the obligation to warn?

For all cars, trucks and buses registered in Germany. Except for this are motorcycles. So far, the regulation has already existed for drivers of commercial vehicles.

 

What is mandatory?

A warning vest must be carried in each of these vehicles, regardless of the number of occupants. “In Germany, however, there is no compulsory wear, but the ARCD recommends that a warning vest be placed in the car for all possible occupants (see number of seats), and that these should be set up before disembarking”. In this way one increases one’s own safety and is also prepared for all regulations abroad.

“The warning vest has to comply with the EN 471 or EN ISO 20471: 2013. This is indicated by the warning sign on the washing machine, which is made of reflective warning lights in yellow, orange and rot orange with two revolving, five-centimeter wide reflective strips “Said the ARCD.

 

Where do you place warning vests in the car?

The vest should be stowed in the car in any case – in the vehicle interior, eg in the glove compartment or in the side compartments. At the bottom of the trunk, the vest does not need much in an emergency. “Because it fades because of sunshine, you should keep it in a dark place,” the automobile club recommends.

 

What punishment threatens?

If you do not carry a warning vest in Germany and you are inspected, warning money of 15 Euro is due.

 

What do you have to consider while traveling abroad?

Abroad, the most varied regulations, such as driving or wearing, Warning vests only apply to the driver or to all inmates. Partially threatens a juicy fine. “If you carry a warning reflective vest for every possible occupant and if you pull them in before an emergency, you are definitely on the safe side,” says the ARCD.

Safety vest is the Commitment duties in Austria

These items (warming safety vest, first aid equipment.etc) have to be on board in car trips in Austria – co-operation duties vary from country to country anyone traveling with a motor vehicle in Austria must carry certain items. Anyone who neglects to carry out their duties must count on a fine with fines.

 

Commitment duties in Austria

For all journeys with all motor vehicles, dust-tightly packaged, non-polluting, insulated dressing material suitable for wound care must be carried along. When driving in multi-lane motor vehicles, suitable warning clothing must be on board. The warning clothing must comply with ÖNORM EN 471. This provides several possibilities, e.g. Reflective warning vest, jumpsuit, jacket, trousers or even a bridle with corresponding reflective stripes. If they comply with the ÖNORM, all these garments are considered to be suitable – as a rule, however, warning vests are used.

 

Although it is only necessary to carry warning gear for the handlebars, it is advisable to pack a warning vest with all passengers. Anyone who does not have a warning sign that corresponds to ÖNORM during a check must expect a fine of 14 Euro. If the warning vest is disregarded, the penalty range is up to 5,000 Euros.

Driving license and approval certificate must always be carried along.

 

When traveling abroad: Observe country-specific requirements for co-drivers

Caution when traveling abroad: The duties to carry on may vary from country to country. For example, a fire extinguisher must be on board in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Turkey. In Macedonia and Serbia, carrying a towing cable is compulsory; in Spain, carrying a spare tire. In Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Russia a replacement lamp set must be carried.

 

Before authorize abroad, you should always inform yourself about the duties of co-operation in the respective country and keep a reflective vest. These also apply to the rental car.

Reflective clothing saves cyclists at night riding

The big problem is that cyclist’s night is not well regarded. Wearing a safety vest can enhance the visibility and make cyclists be seen and be safer.

Well, now there is a spray that solves this problem…

 

Volvo has teamed up with a Swedish company to produce a spray Albedo100 whose job it is to make your reflective clothing. While day, natural light is invisible, it reacts with headlamp lights at night, and producing the same effect they have reflective strips.

 

In addition, it leads to first wash, so I do not have to wear the same clothes (or vest) every time you go out on the bike. It can be applied to a wide range of articles (and textures) different from accessories chic clothing, shoes, helmet, wheelchair or backpack with reflective tape.

 

Currently, the spray is able test – offering free vela six stores in London – and will expand the availability and internationally, if it proves feasible for commercialization.

 

Showing off the cheer song idol group • ALLOVER reflective strip is in helmet wearing

Idol group·ALLOVER and My number system PR minor-chan of the character 15 days, appeared to have been made by JR East and Tokyo General vehicle center “My number system wrapping vehicle unveiling Meeting”. Representative four ALLOVER reflective material  will showcase the music that produced independently, was cheering the minor-chan.

 

My number system wrapping vehicle that has been showcase, lovely design that minor-chan will tell the vehicle number. The hanging advertisement in the train, the “knowledge of the My number system” in which the younger generation, such as a new member of society and students to target has been published in Q & A format.

 

Unveiling party was done this time Tokyo General Vehicle center, you cannot enter other than the usual parties, support the day-to-day train service important facilities. Frequently because of the dangerous place where the vehicle is in and out, received safety training, it appeared ALLOVER wearing a helmet and safety vest is the vent.

 

The self-produced the song “anytime, anywhere minor-chan”, showing off with the choreography that the image of a rabbit ear of minor-chan, was cheering the minor-chan in the lovely stage. Natsui Mikuwa “but was feeling familiar and myself, in a place that does not usually put is that there was glad that was able to stage” looked back with a smile.

 

Also, Akizuki dream that called for “I want you to know more about the My number to listen to this song,” in front of the stage, put to the music of “minor-chan, we ALLOVER reflective stripe also have spread My number together was again decided assertion I think, “said freaky.

My number system wrapping vehicle, April 16 (Saturday), is carried out in the whole country 5 area 37 routes.

Reflective clothes in winter time: decreases the risk of accidents

Synchronize watches, to paraphrase Lewis Parker. On the night of Saturday 29 to Sunday, October 30, 2016, we will proceed to the traditional time change. In short, at 3 am, it will be 2 hours. So we sleep an hour longer.

 

But this change can have unexpected effects. According to the Belgian Institute for Road Safety (IBSR), the number of accidents involving pedestrians increased by 63% in this period. Drivers can’t see clearly on the dimly light when pedestrian without wearing a safety vest.

 

Darkness falls early and the visibility of drivers is reduced. “The move to winter time is the beginning of a period at risk. From October to November, the number of injury accidents involving pedestrians increased by 28% during the evening rush hour,” says IBSR.

Bianca, Secretary of State in Brussels on Road Safety, ” so it’s time to call pedestrians and foremost as motorists to be extra careful.” Wearing a reflective vest or take a bag with reflective tape can enhance the visibility and be safer.

 

See and be seen

In this context, a board is required for pedestrians and cyclists: be visible from afar. And using a fluorescent jacket, a bracelet or reflective strips is better. Also avoid dark clothing. “Indeed, with reflective clothing, you are already visible up to 150 meters while with dark clothes, you are not only from 20 meters,” said IBSR.

 

As for motorists, they must ensure the smooth operation of their vehicle. Lighthouses in order, clean windshield wipers in working order (including one on the rear windshield) are essential to ensure the safety of all.

Reflective tape to run at night

Gone are the days, the lazy days at the beach and chilled cocktails, winter approaches and the days get shorter. For fans of running, it’s time to cover up and protect her skin from the cold , but also to equip themselves to be clearly visible, as the nightlife are likely to multiply. From feet to head, running with headlamps, we have compiled for you eight accessories that allow you to shine brightly to run safely after dark.

Focus on fluorescent and reflective strips

 

Two things help make a night of jogging without fear of accident: the fluorescent (or light colors) and reflective tape. The first is rather recommended in fog or rain, the seconds are essential on a clear night. The combination of the two makes it possible to be seen over 100 meters against 30 meters with dark clothing, or the scope of the headlights of a car. For smaller budgets, it is possible to purchase reflective material to stick to his usual clothes.

 

For the head, there are many facilities, such as caps equipped with LED or headlamps. These two accessories allow not only to be seen, but also to see where you walk. It would be stupid to hurt you tripping over a pothole!

 

For the body, we recommend light colored clothing, and even fluorescent, but especially equipped impressions or reflective tape. It is also prudent to invest in a cuff LED, which can further increase visibility. Some models can even host your Smartphone to be able to listen to music without the slightest concern.

With all that, still try not dazzling motorists!