VIVOBAREFOOT is back on the radar again with the availability of the ONE (not to be confused with the Altra Zero Drop The ONE). I’ve heard a lot of good things about this model but skeptical until I can test it out myself – they’re correct. I’m pleasantly surprised by the versatility and performance of…
Month: June 2013
adidas Happenings – adipure Running 2.0, Boost Running Colorways, and adidas Big Sale
A lot of things are happening at adidas running recently. adidas has quietly updated their adipure Running shoes (adipure Motion, adipure Gazelle, adipure Adapt) with new colorways and enhanced changes to the heel collar and tongue. adidas Boost Running The new adidas Boost is now available in over half a dozen colorways with pre-orders being…
ECCO EVO Racer Shoe Review
ECCO was the pioneer of natural running over 3 years ago when it first launched the BIOM collection. But it had too high a heel-to-toe differential and narrow toe box. And its Yak leather model was priced at a whopping $200! Now they’re back with their next generation BIOM collection: EVO Racer and EVO Trainer….
Skechers GObionic Trail Review
Building on the success and experience with the original GObionic road running shoe, Skechers has created another blockbuster with the launch of its GObionic Trail running shoe. Disclosure: As I had mentioned before, I’ve been working with the Skechers Performance Group on several shoes that they currently have in development. I receive no payment from…
New Balance Minimus 20v3 Cross Trainer, Inov-8 F-Lite 232, Puma BioWeb Elite Review
In this review, we wear tested several fitness shoes ranging from minimal zero drop to cushioned ones for cross training: New Balance Minimus MX20v3 Cross Trainer (4mm drop), Inov-8 F-Lite 232 (0mm drop), and Puma BioWeb Elite (12mm drop). Most athletes supplement their running with additional or complementary training or activities like cross fit, bicycling,…
The Healthy Golfer by Dr. Phil Maffetone
Have you heard of barefoot golf? Less than 4 years ago, barefoot-style running shoes and minimalist shoes were unheard of. Now with companies like TRUE Linkswear, Foot Joy, VIVOBAREFOOT, and Skechers launching low- to zero-drop spikeless barefoot-style golf shoes, the time for barefoot golf is now. I have the privilege of working with Dr. Phil…
Luna Sandals Mono Review
Luna Sandals has been on our radar for a long time but minimalist sandals (other than Xero Shoes) are not the most requested review item from our readers. We have tested various products from manufacturers large and small in the running sandals category but all have fit issues or prone to hot spots or too…