Built for speed training and road racing, the Tribute features Topo’s signature fit on a featherweight, 16mm, zero drop platform. Ultra breathable mesh, heel-to-toe flexibility and optimal responsiveness make this a standout product for a fast, natural ride.
Category: Running Gear Reviews
Replace your sneakers with the VIVOBAREFOOT Drake
The Drake is a moccasin inspired relaxed mid-top boot for men. The boot brings together VIVOBAREFOOT ultra-thin 3mm City Sole with traditional toe detailing.
Your new Altra Impulse distance racer
The all-new Altra Impulse is the first stability shoe from Altra Running we have tested. With the Altra Impulse, lightweight and stability go hand in hand. It’s Altra’s lightest stability shoe to date and combines Innerflex™ and StabiliPod™ technologies to give you flexible stability where you need it. The friction-free, lightweight upper and FootShape™ toe…
The new speed racer in town – Altra ONE 2.5
The new Altra ONE 2.5 is built for speed, without sacrificing the comfort needed to maintain it through the finish line. The ONE 2.5 is a fast, do-it-all performance shoe with an incredible cushion-to-weight ratio. From a casual seven-mile run to a full marathon, this shoe delivers comfortable, stable performance. The ultra light InnerFlex™ midsole…
Summer travel with Craghoppers Spring Summer collection
Ever since I wore my Craghoppers outfit last summer on a two week vacation to London and Paris, I’m sold. For Spring Summer 2015, Craghoppers has designed a whole host of highly packable, compact clothing that will allow you to pack smarter while still offering all of the comfort and performance you’ve comes to expect….
Moji Foot Massager and Foot PRO
We have wear tested a few Moji products (Moji Curve (formerly Moji 360) and Moji Mini) in the past and the Moji Foot massager is the latest addition to their family. The Moji Foot massager is great for relieving foot pain and revitalizing sore and tired feet. It is also great for relieving Plantar Fasciitis….
Swedish Shocker – Salming Xplore & Race Delivers
Salming, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden with US operations in Raleigh, NC, while new to the US running market, has delivered two surprisingly great models of natural running shoes to runners: Salming Xplore and Salming Race. Salming Xplore Heel-to-Toe Drop: 3mm Every runner benefits from strong feet! When using the Salming Xplore natural running shoe you…
RecoFit Shin Splint Therapy Compression Sleeves
We have wear tested a few RecoFit products (compression calf sleeves and full leg compression sleeves) in the past few years and the shin splint therapy compression sleeves turned out to be our favorite RecoFit product because of its technology and multi-purpose usage (more on this later). And we have tested tons of compression calf…
Take the Topo Athletic Runventure on your next adventure
Topo Athletic‘s newest addition to its ‘Trail’ collection, the Runventure, features a strong abrasion resistant mesh and no-sew printing techniques that protect the upper while adding structural integrity. A molded TPU midsole plate and 19mm platform provide plating protection without sacrificing ground feel. The multi-directional lugged outsole offers traction over a variety of surfaces. Topo…
Minimum parts, maximum comfort with the new Skora TEMPO + GIVEAWAY!
When Skora started shipping the new TEMPO model last month, we called it the ‘natural running shoe for the masses‘. As we noted back then, I’ve been long-term wearing testing the pre-production prototype of the TEMPO since September 2014 and have put in a few hundred miles in them. And now, we have confirmed with…
Altra Running Interval 1.0 Compression Calf Sleeves
You know that Altra Running is known for their zero drop natural running shoes like the Instinct 3.0 and Superior 2.0 that we recently reviewed. But did you know that Altra also make performance apparel like compression calf sleeves? We have been fans of compression socks and calf sleeves since 2011 and have wear tested…
Go everywhere with the LEMs Shoes Primal 2
The new LEMs Shoes Primal 2 have arrived in three new exciting colorways – ECLIPSE (blue), SHADE (black) and CARDINAL (red). With a common zero drop platform, wear a different color for different occasions from casual to business casual. The zero drop LEMs Primal2 is assembled using a no-sewn construction thus allowing the shoe to…
Universal interchangeability with the new Tifosi Pro
Tifosi Optics today announces the availability of the Tifosi Pro with ICS, an interchangeable system that integrates Full Frame, Half Frame and/or Shield eyewear into one complete kit. This revolutionary patent-pending design allows for universal interchangeability. Simply snap the universal arms onto any of the included frames, add the appropriate lenses, and go! Adaptable For…
OOFOS OOlala with a fashion flair
We recently reviewed the OOFOS OOCloog and OOriginal recovery shoes and instantly feel in love with them. Now OOFOS is bringing fashion flair to their OOriginal with the OOlala, colorful glossy uppers to a modified OOriginal platform. Available in five stylish colors, the OOlala collection is two-toned and bold, featuring their black and steel footbed…
The new & improved Altra Zero Drop Instinct 3 & Intuition 3
The Altra Zero Drop Instinct and Intuition are one of the original models when Altra Running first launched over 4 years ago. We reviewed the first version of the Instinct and Intuition over three years ago. Now, the road running workhorse has been upgraded with more responsiveness and flexibility. What’s New in Instinct/Intuition 3.0 New…
Rocking with the Altra Zero Drop Superior 2.0
We have watched the progress of the Altra Superior from version 1.0 to 1.5 and now to 2.0. And the latest update is Altra’s best yet. You can now claw your way to the top with the all-new Superior 2.0, Altra’s most versatile and lightweight trail running shoe with more grip and less weight. The…
Reebok reinvents its iconic pump sneaker – ZPump Fusion
Reebok unveiled the ZPump Fusion performance running sneaker on March 10, 2015. Reebok calls it a reinvention of its classic Pump shoe. The new ZPump will debut in six colorways (three each for men and women) but will follow with new patterns and materials dropping every month thereafter. The ZPump is made of just three components: the…
VIVOBAREFOOT MATA – simple, flexible, evolved
For Spring, VIVOBAREFOOT is introducing an easy all-rounder slip-on, the simple and flexible MATA, a single piece leather upper and quality leather crafting that speaks for itself. Stripped down and minimalist in construction with a subtle color flash make for a pair of shoes that easily match with almost anything, and can be dressed up…
OOFOS Recovery Shoes – OOCloog, OOriginal
OOFOS has a singular mission – to make you feel better. It doesn’t matter if you run, walk, stand, or skip. Starting with OOFOS OOfoam technology and a patented footbed design, OOFOS collection is designed to jumpstart the recovery process. OOfoam is a technology that absorbs 37% more impact than traditional foams use in footwear….
Injinji Toe Socks for Spring & Summer 2015
I’m not one that wear socks when running unless it is very cold and my toes are really numb. But I do wear socks when wearing dress shoes and business casual shoes (sometimes). Recently, when cycling in cold weather, I had to resort to wearing toe socks. A few of my female wear testers wear…
Xero Shoes New Products – Amuri Z-Trek & Cloud/Venture Lacing System
Due to delays caused by port worker strikes, limited quantities available initially. Sign up at Xero Shoes and be the first to be notified when new stock is available. Xero Shoes has just launched their hottest new model yet, the Amuri Z-Trek. Additionally, they have also made an improvement to the Cloud and Venture lacing system. Now you…
Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated 20 oz
Do you need your iced mocha to stay frosty for hours on those long trips or bike rides? Want your homemade chili to still be hot for lunch even though you poured it in seven hours and 4,000 vertical feet ago? With double-wall, vacuum insulation, the Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated 20oz thermos keeps contents hot…
Tifosi Optics Veloce sunglasses for cycling and running
It bears repeating why Tifosi Optics is one of my favorite brands for running and outdoor sunglasses: fit, styling, and price. And appropriately, TIFOSI is the Italian word for super-fan, an avid sports enthusiast. Over the past 4 years, we have reviewed the Tifosi Clarion Mirror collection, Tyrant 2.0, Podium, and now, the Veloce. There…
Wahoo Fitness TICKR X and 7 Minute Workout
TICKR X is a workout tracker from Wahoo Fitness with memory. TICKR X is the ultimate workout wearable with built-in memory thus giving you the freedom to train without a smartphone. Untethered from your smartphone, it captures heart rate, calorie burn, and duration from your workouts and syncs them to your smartphone later. You can…