Amazon‘s 20th holiday season brought record growth to the company’s fast, free shipping program Amazon Prime – more than 10 million new members worldwide tried Prime for the first time. Amazon customers also benefited from low prices this season, including more than 25,000 Lightning Deals. The Lifestraw Personal Water Filter emerged as the best selling…
Month: December 2014
Under Armour next innovation – Fat Tire trail runner
Under Armour‘s new Fat Tire trail runner is another innovative product design & development approach – remember the Speed Form, the first athletic shoe built in a bra factory? With the Fat Tire trail runner (there is also a boot for hiking), this men’s-only style takes its inspiration from the fat-tire bicycles that let riders…
VIM & VIGR fashionable compression socks
Who said compression socks have to be boring? VIM & VIGR seeks to change that. VIM & VIGR is a line of high-quality compression socks that combines advanced technology and fashionable designs. VIM & VIGR utilizes an advanced Gradient Pressure™ knitting technology to energize legs by increasing the circulation of freshly oxygenated blood. Does sitting,…
Mio VELO Cycling heart rate band
Mio Global has just launched the Mio VELO, a cycling heart rate band that is meant to transform your smartphone into a powerful bike computer – think cyclo computer. It is almost identical in form factor to the Mio LINK which we reviewed earlier this year but with one major extra feature: it can transmits…
Wear Tested 2014 Editors’ Choice Awards
Continuing our annual tradition of picking the best minimalist shoes we have wear tested for the full 2014 year, here are the latest Editors’ Choices. Next year, we will include cycling gear and wearables. Here are this year’s awards. [columns] [span6] Road Running Shoe of the Year Topo Athletic Runduro “A little cushioning goes a LONG…
Topo Athletic Runduro for the long haul
Topo Athletic‘s newest addition to its ‘Run’ collection, the Runduro is designed for medium and long distance running. With a 3 mm drop and mid-stack height (22mm heel, 19mm toe) platform for natural load and force distribution during the gait cycle, the Runduro PU printed upper and Boa closure system delivers comfort and a micro…
Runners & Cyclists: Be Seen and Stay Safe with LED accessories from 180s, AthLights, and Armpocket
In low-light conditions and night time, runners and cyclists wants to be seen and safe from moving vehicles. What better than Fall and Winter for testing these accessories in the cold, dark, and rainy evenings! For this post, we wear tested accessories from 180s, AthLights, and Armpocket. 180s Strobe, Strobeanie, Torch, CRG 180s. a premier…
LEMs Boulder Boot Fall ’14 new colorways now available!
LEMs Shoes is now taking orders for their Fall ’14 Boulder Boot Navy Stout and Buckeye Brown colorways. Need a gift for a friend, a family member, or yourself? Sick new colors, same awesome fit. Best news… same price! Limited stock in both. Get yours today. Available at LEMs Shoes now! Available at LEMs Shoes now!
SKORA Introduces New TEMPO For SS15 Designed for the Long Distance Runner
Discover how running was meant to feel with the new SKORA TEMPO running shoe. Smooth, uninhibited, and totally tuned in, this lightweight, cushioned shoe is perfectly suited for longer runs. The TEMPO offers responsive cushioning that protects, but doesn’t interfere. So no matter how far the road ahead of you may be, the TEMPO urges…
GU Energy Brew endurance hydration
GU Energy‘s new reformulated electrolyte and light carbohydrate mix places a greater emphasis on hydration and less on carbohydrates (70 calories per serving). GU Brew uses a 50/50 ratio of fructose (simple) and maltodextrin (complex) carbohydrates because carbohydrates in this combination increase the amount of energy available to muscles. GU Brew is naturally flavored with…
Topo Athletic to Preview New Shoe Models for Fall 2015
Topo Athletic, the leader in natural-fit performance footwear has announced that it will preview two new shoe models for Fall 2015 at the Running Event in Austin, TX. Founder Tony Post will also participate on a panel with thought leaders to discuss the importance of creativity and innovation in the running retail industry. For Fall…
Spurcycle nickel alloy bicycle bell
Spurcycle had a simple objective: design a bell that is exceedingly effective in a busy, urban environment and that looks sexy on any bike. They will have to reinvent the traditional bicycle bell by making it smaller, potent, and streamlined – a powerful sound for any road, mountain, or urban bike. And Spurcycle was born…