Brooks Running recently launched a new apparel collection based on the PureProject minimalist running shoes. I have tested all kinds of running apparel from Ashmei, New Balance, Smartwool, Icebreaker, The North Face, Patagonia, Tribe Sports, and Sugoi. New Balance is the first to launch a collection based on their best selling minimal shoes, Minimus, which…
Month: March 2014
Altra Superior 1.5 Review
The new Altra Zero Drop Superior 1.5 is an update to Altra’s lightweight performance off-road shoe. The foot-shaped toe box provides maximum foot relaxation and speed while the zero drop platform gives you greater stabilization and better form. Conquer the rugged, rocky terrain in comfort with the stone guard rock protection system that deflects rocks…
Altra Olympus & Repetition Review
The Altra Olympus and Altra Repetition joins the rank of maximalist shoes that we touched on in our previous post, The Pendulum Swings… Fat & Flat Running Shoes?. The Olympus and Repetition are the only zero drop maximalist shoes currently available in the market. My mantra has always been to mix it up with both…
Zed Footwear – Loafer & Oxford First Look
We gave you a sneak peek at Zed Footwear last year and they are now available for purchase (pledge via crowd funding) on Kickstarter. A week ago, I was able to try on a pair (prototype) before the final production run to give them my first impressions. I can honestly say that they are one…
Altra Instinct Everyday Review
Building on the success of their successful Instinct (Men only) and Intuition (Women only) road running shoe, Altra Zero Drop has just launched their Instinct Everyday (Intuition Everyday for women) casual zero drop shoe. Now you can mix business and pleasure with a comfortable yet professional version of the award winning Instinct. Great for wearing…