The New Balance XC900 offers an incredibly light, responsive, and sturdy ride without being overprotective or cumbersome with their latest lightweight cross-country flat. Sections in the outsole were perfed out to reduce weight thus creating a cross country and trail running shoe that is high performance and fast. The NB XC900 is for the more…
Category: Shoe Reviews
Puma FAAS 350 S Shoe Review
The Puma FAAS 350 S is a lightweight and low-profile running shoe that takes a unique approach to stability with no clunky plastic inserts or dual-density materials. The FAAS 350 S features a one-piece midsole made with FAAS Foam. Stability kicks in when the shoe’s lateral release groove is engaged, allowing for a more gradual…
Linge Shoes Ballet Flats Shoe Review
Linge Shoes has recently announced that they are offering ballet flats that are the next barefoot shoe. Runners are well aware of the benefits of a barefoot shoe including a more natural foot position, comfort and a reduced risk of injury. Linge Shoes has taken an innovative spin on the barefoot shoe by providing their…
Inov-8 TrailRoc 235/255 Shoe Review
Natural running company Inov-8 introduces TrailRoc, a new range of trail running shoes designed specifically for running on loose, rugged and eroded trails. With three different options (Trailroc 235, zero drop; Trailroc 245, 3mm drop; Trailroc 255, 6mm drop) of varying cushioning, protection and differential, there is a new TrailRoc shoe for every trail runner’s…
Puma evoSPEED Runner Shoe Review
We recently gave you a sneak peek at the Puma evoSPEED Collection. In this review, we will look at the evoSPEED Runner. Inspired by the competitive performance spikes that Usain Bolt will be wearing during the 2012 Diamond League and at the Olympic Games in London, the BOLT evoSPEED Runner is a light, breathable and…
Merrell Mix Master 2 Shoe Review
Merrell has brought the Mix Master back after fixing a quick tear problem with the uppers when it was first launched. The Merrell Mix Master 2 is a minimal and lightweight trail shoe with a 4mm drop. True to its name, The Mix Master 2 is well-built for a mix of terrains and tempos. It’s…
Adidas adipure Motion, Gazelle, Adapt Reviews
Adidas recently announced its first natural running shoe collection with the adipure Motion, Gazelle and Adapt. The adipure running range is engineered to promote pure and natural movement to help athletes safely and gradually improve their speed, strength and performance through minimalist running. The three-shoe collection provides options for athletes who want just the right…
Body Glove 3T Barefoot Shoe Review
In 1953, twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell co-founded Body Glove when they designed the first practical wetsuit. Sixty years later Body Glove is one of very few family owned surf/dive brands in the world. You know it’s time someone comes out with a three toe shoe… Vibram Five Fingers started it with their five…
Lizard Kross Shoe Review
Lizard Footwear is a leading brand in the Italian industry for sports sandals. It was created in Italy in 1992. Firmly established as an authentic outdoor brand, Lizard footwear is characterized by its constant search for perfection and by its use of innovative and unique materials that have always inspired this brand’s philosophy. Lizard is…
Cushe Grin and Bare It & Evo Slide Leather
Bare Motion is a new technology Cushe have been developing and at its core is a dual density rubber outsole comprising of a two piece construction and unique Manuka honeycomb flex structure allowing for natural movement, balance and sensitivity without loss of protection. The result is the Grin and Bare It casual shoe that is…
On Running Cloudracer Shoe Review
The new On Running Cloudracer is made to compete as the fastest shoe in the world. According to the results of a study by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (the ‘MIT of Europe’), the On Running CloudTec outsole ’empowers you to run with lower heart rate’ compared to other leading running shoe – save…
Nike Free 3.0 v4 Shoe Review
With the newly-constructed uppers and modified arch, the Nike Free 3.0 V4 is Nike’s lowest to the ground barefoot-style running shoe. The Free 3.0 V4 features a seamless upper that provides lightweight support where you need it. Its molded sock-liner mimics the curvature of the foot thus providing a great fit and support. Trans-tarsal diagonal…
TRUE Linkswear’s Everyday/Anywhere/All-day golf shoes
[jbox color=”green” title=”From the Desk of Robert Yen“] Minimalist Shoes Wear Tester – Golf Robert is a second-generation native of Phoenix, Arizona. When not practicing law, he can usually be found playing–as he has for the past 44 years–one of the nearly 300 golf courses in and around the Phoenix metropolitan area. Robert Yen’s reviews [/jbox]…
New Balance RC5000 Shoe Review
The New Balance RC5000 offers a lightweight (3.2 ounces for US Men’s Size 10.5), secure fit and a responsive sole – making it the perfect choice for track or speed work-outs and short distance road racing up to 10K. The uppers on the RC5000 is created by fusing two extremely thin materials together using a…
ZEMgear Terra Shoe Review
The new ZEMgear Terra is ZEM’s latest addition to their Training collection of barefoot shoes. The ergonomically molded and separated toe guards promote barefoot agility and protect all your toes from the rugged environment. The split-toe pattern provides for extra grip-ability and barefoot sensation. A distinctive barefoot last accommodates the sensitivities and fit of your…
La Sportiva Vertical K Shoe Review
La Sportiva is known for technical trail running shoes but recently launched a minimalist trail shoe – the Vertical K. It is an attention-getting mountain running shoe with its black and bright yellow colors – definitely designed for gnarly trails. Weighing in at 7.8 ounces (US Men’s Size 10.5+) and with a heel-to-toe differential of…
Under Armour Charge RC Storm Shoe Review
Under Armour continues leveraging their EVOnatomy platform with a trail version of their best selling Charge RC minimalist running shoe which we reviewed earlier this year. The Charge RC Storm weighs in at 10.6 ounces (US Men’s Size 10.5) with a heel-to-toe differential of 6mm and a stack height of 24mm. The shoe is identical…
Columbia Ravenous Lite Shoe Review
Columbia Sportswear has been in business for more than 70 years and makes outdoor gear and is especially well-known for their quality outdoor apparel. They also own Montrail and Mountain Hard Wear. But they also have some minimalist trail shoes that deserves a look. The Columbia Ravenous Lite is a no-nonsense lightweight trail running minimalist…
Rockport truWALK Zero Shoe Review
Last month, Rockport launched its revolutionary new truWALK Zero footwear for men and women, featuring super lightweight, flexible technology. truWALK Zero is the culmination of years of research and testing, making it one of the lightest shoes that Rockport has ever designed. They’ll make you feel like you’re walking on air! Rockport considers the truWALK…
Altra Zero Drop Samson & Delilah Shoe Review
Ever since I reviewed the Altra Instinct two months ago, I wanted a slightly lighter version but that wouldn’t be available for a while. However, Altra Zero Drop recently launched the Samson (Delilah for women) – a combination of the fit of The Adam (which we reviewed a year ago) with a lace-up design and…
Vibram Five Fingers SeeYa Shoe Review
For the past few years, the Vibram Five Fingers KSO model is the most popular, thinnest, and lightest model in the Vibram collection. My feet has grown by one full size since I last wore my VFF KSO two years ago. The new ultra-streamlined VFF SeeYa is Vibram’s newest performance option for serious minimalist runners….
Montrail Rogue Fly Shoe Review
Trail running equipment specialist Montrail is continuing its minimalist direction with the Montrail Rogue Fly that is lighter and more comfortable than the Rogue Racer we reviewed last year. The Montrail Rogue Fly is designed for trail racing and daily training. The Rogue Fly weighs in at 8.2 ounces (US size 10.5) and has a…
Vibram Five Fingers Spyridon LS Shoe Review
It has been at least 18 months since I last ran wearing a pair of Vibram Five Fingers – the original VFF KSO (Keep Stuff Out) that re-started my running. I got caught up with starting this web site and has since tested more than 100 minimalist shoes for running, recovery, dress, golf, cross fit,…
Puma FAAS 250 Trail Shoe Review
Puma took the successful FAAS 250 running shoe and made it off road. Here’s comes the Puma FAAS 250 Trail running shoe, a fast growing segment in the running category: lightweight trail shoes. In future reviews, we hope to be reviewing other lightweight trail shoes like the Montrail Rogue Fly, Vibram Five Fingers Spyridon LS,…