Jakarta, June 27, 2024 - PT Vita Nova Atletik brings joyful news regarding the first Supershoes, which have received positive responses from sports enthusiasts in Indonesia. SOLAR, the running shoes created in collaboration with Andy Wibowo, has been making waves since its initial release in March 2024, leading its users to achieve remarkable results in various renowned running events.
As quoted from Ortuseight's official Instagram page, "As Indonesia's first Supershoes, SOLAR has successfully guided #TeamOrtuseight to the podium in several national and international events. Congratulations to all #TeamOrtuseight members who have achieved victories with SOLAR!”
This proud moment has encouraged Ortuseight to surprise loyal SOLAR users with the launch of new color variants to complete the SOLAR series. “Weighing 198 grams in size 42, with an 8 mm heel-toe drop, and Ultra Responsive cushioning, SOLAR, available in sizes ranging from 37 to 46, will introduce two new colors that are expected to captivate both male and female runners. The new colors are Pistachio Ortrange and Peach Aqua,” stated Ayu Putri Wulandari, a representative from PT Vita Nova Atletik.
Ortuseightrunning specifically takes pride in the series of achievements by SOLAR athletes in the following running events: BTN Jakarta International Marathon 2024 - 3rd Place in the Male Closed Category by Dikki Abdul Majid. BFI Run 2024 - 2nd Place in the Male Open Category by Jupianto Sembiring. BFI Run 2024 - 2nd Place in the Female 40-49 Age Group Category by Wiwik Pujiati. BFI Run 2024 - 2nd Place in the Male Master, 50+ Category by Hendri Pardede. BFI Run 2024 - 3rd Place in the Male Master, 50+ Category by Mr. Benjamin Lee. IKOR Run 5K - 3rd Place in the Male Student Category by Taji Ahmad Dani. Run for Energy 2024 - 1st Place in the Male Category by Ibnu Sidik. Sungailiat Triathlon - 5th Place in the Male Standard Distance by Hari Rohman. Ironman 70.3 Da Nang Vietnam - 1st Place in the Male Age Group 60-64 by Hari Rohman and Mr. Benjamin. Ironman 70.3 Da Nang Vietnam - 2nd Place in the All Male Relay by Mike Trees. Purwokerto Half Marathon - 1st Place in the 21K Male Open by Dikki Abdul Majid. One Run 10K - 1st Place in the 5K Female National by AI Kusmiati. One Run 10K - 5th Place in the 10K Male National by Dikki Abdul Majid. Bintan Triathlon - 1st Place Overall in the Open Male Olympic Distance by Hari Rohman. Bintan Triathlon - 1st Place Overall in the Indonesian Male Enduro Distance by Andy Wibowo. Bintan Triathlon - 2nd Place in the Male 18-39 Enduro Category by Andy Wibowo. Makassar Half Marathon - 1st Place in the 5K Female Open by Dikki Abdul Majid. Makassar Half Marathon - 3rd Place in the Half Marathon Male National by AI Kusmiati. Kemala Run - 4th Place in the 5K Male Open by Oki Ariski.
SOLAR certainly has its own advantages compared to previous running series that have been released. The main technology of these shoes includes an innovation called Cirrostratus, which is a foam made using pebax material with different hardness settings; the upper foam is softer, while the lower foam is harder, which serves to maintain stability. Additionally, Solar also has a carbon plate between the two foams, and the upper part is made of monomesh, a super lightweight material claimed to effectively and efficiently release heat. With these features, Solar has a very light weight of 206 grams, making it suitable as racing shoes.
From the collaborator's side, Andy Wibowo stated that the main focus and initial principle of these super shoes are aimed at maximizing performance for a runner. "We are really serious and all in on the development of these shoes. Fellow runners will feel a different sensation. So far, this is the best of the local brand shoes on the market, and I believe its quality can compete with international brands," he said.
Andy Wibowo is a former swimmer who represented Indonesia in the 2004 Athens Olympics. He has achieved various accomplishments, including participating in the PTO Asian Open Singapore 2023, and the Ironman World Championship in 2017, 2018, and 2023. Andy has been a Brand Ambassador for Ortuseight since early 2023, and after officially becoming a BA, the athlete immediately collaborated with Ortuseightrunning to create Solar.
Unraveling the features embedded in Solar is very interesting because, in addition to outstanding innovative features such as the carbon plate called KineticBlade and the latest signature feature, Cirrostratus, other unique Ortuseight features include Ort-Shox. This technology is found in the insole designed to follow the contour of the foot, allowing the foot to tread comfortably on a soft but responsive cushion. Additionally, there's QuickFit, a soft upper shoe lining material to ensure a snug fit and immediate conformity to the foot shape. Furthermore, there's the OrtStrap injection, a special technology in Ortuseightrunning shoes in the form of an ultra-thin PU material layer inside the shoe to hug the foot and prevent loosening of the upper shoe when used for running. Finally, Solar also incorporates OrtFlow technology, which uses engineered mesh material for the upper part of the shoe that is ventilated in a way that maximizes air flow, keeping the runner's feet consistently cool.
As for the price of the SOLAR series with the latest color, it is still priced at Rp 2,199,000(ganti ke harga international) and can be obtained both online from Ortuseight's official online store, Ortuseight app, or the official website www.ortuseight.com, and offline through Ortuseight's Official Distribution Channel - PT Vita Nova Atletik in every city throughout Indonesia. Solar, Flare Blasting."
