New Balance is launching updates to its existing Minimus style – the original Minimus Road (MR10/WR10) and Minimus Trail (MT10/WT10), which we wear tested and reviewed over two years ago. New Balance Minimus 10v2 Designed for the minimal road runner who requires the perfect balance of protection and proprioception, the Minimus 10v2 is the result…
Month: January 2013
FootJoy barefoot golf shoes – M:Project collection
FootJoy is the latest big player in golf footwear to jump into the minimalist footwear movement (barefoot golf) with the launch of their M:Project collection. Company officials say the M:Project delivers more comfort and flexibility and can help develop better balance. With over 18 months of product development, the M:Project expands and complements the company’s…
Vibram Five Fingers Lontra & Speed XC
Two new models from Vibram Five Fingers (VFF) that are released for winter (wet and cold) runners are reviewed here: VFF Speed XC and VFF Lontra. Vibram Lontra The all-new Lontra makes cold weather running in minimalist footwear a breeze. A multi-layer laminate upper with fully taped seams provides insulation and water resistance. The micro-pile…
Barefoot B.E.R.B.S.: A barefoot-style golf shoe with spikes
[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]…
Ten questions for Tony Post, Topo Athletic
Tony Post, a 30-year footwear veteran of Rockport and Vibram USA, is Topo Athletic founder and CEO. Post first gained notoriety in the footwear business when he ran the 1990 New York marathon in a pair of Rockport’s dress shoes – reposted by my NRC colleague Bill Katovsky at Zero Drop. Topo Athletic believes that products…
Introducing Topo Athletic…
Topo Athletic introduces a new kind of athletic shoe, one that brings a subtle but sophisticated technology to the instinctive movement of the human foot and body. The primary focal point is the split–toe. The split toe creates a unique anchor point in the forefoot thus offering more security and a stronger connection to your…
Puma Toori Run C Quick Review
Bright colors, bold shapes, overall a plain in-your-face unique design. PUMA’s Toori Run Collection has reared its head as the new art inspired training shoe. Influenced by famed anime comic strips and the bright lights of Tokyo, the Toori Run makes a bold statement both in and outside of the gym. These street-prepped trainers are…
Magellan GPS Switch Review
Running watches with GPR, heart rate monitors, and other bells & whistles are one of my favorite toys. I’ve previously reviewed the Garmin 610 and the Motorola MOTOACTV. Recently introduced from Magellan GPS is the Switch and Switch UP. The Switch series of crossover GPS watches are perfect for athletes who run, bike, swim, or…
Top 3 super-minimalist running shoes of 2013
The latest trend in running shoes is towards lightweight and slightly-cushioned minimalist shoes. It seems to be the reverse for those already transitioned to minimalist shoes with going totally unshod or barefoot as the next logical step. But there is a good news for these advance minimalist runners with the upcoming super-minimalist running shoes. These…
earhoox earbuds comfort & secure system
I’ve always been a supporter of small companies and start-ups, especially those that make your life better. Being involved with many start-ups in Silicon Valley for over 20 years, I know how hard it is to get funded and survive for many years without a steady salary. earhoox is one such company that caught my…
Barefooters Classic Shoe Review
Barefooters are shoes designed to make you feel great. Anatomically engineered for an au natural, barefoot feel, these made-in-Italy shoes are made from shock absorbing, flexible, and antimicrobial CorksiLite; an all-natural blend of cork and silicone. This one-of-a-kind material allows for a seamless design that coddles your feet in breathable comfort. Say hello to blister-free,…
Knuckle Lights Version 2 Review
About a year ago, I reviewed the initial version of Knuckle Lights. Ever since then, I’ve been using it for running in the evenings and early mornings. And for walking my dogs every night with the Knuckle Lights. Knuckle Lights safety lights are worn across the knuckles in perfect position to light a path during…
Wear Tested Top 7 2013 Picks
We’ve recently published the Wear Tested 2012 Top 7 Ranked Minimalist Running Shoes based on the shoes availability nationwide. In the next few weeks, some of the long awaited 2013 minimal shoes will be coming into the market followed by the rest in July or August timeframe. 2013 promises more lightweight cushioned minimal shoes but…