Announcing our new ‘Cycling for Runners‘ section! As runners, most of us never cross train. But over the past 4 years, I’ve been active in both road & trail running but also focusing on competitive track & field. To work different muscles and minimizing any form of injury, I’m strengthening my core with boot camp exercises,…
Author: Nicholas P, Chief Reviewer
Nicholas Pang is a competitive Northern California track & field athlete, runner, and Editor-in-Chief of the most comprehensive minimalist shoes and running accessories review site, Minimalist Running Shoes. He is also the author of 'The Minimalist Runner' and 'Wear Tested', books focusing on how to transition to barefoot-inspired minimal shoes and developing good running form. Nick is a member of the USA Track & Field organization.
Women’s VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi II desert boot
We reviewed the VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi for men over two years ago. In this review, we will review the new women’s VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi II Suede, the original barefoot desert boot, redesigned for women. This unique desert boot effortlessly marries fashion and function and has all the hallmarks of a classic; the clean lines, unfussy tie-up lacing,…
Life logging with the Narrative Clip wearable camera
I’ve been looking for a simple-to-use and affordable life logging camera to supplement my digital SLR for vacation, race, or any activity I want to quantify. I want to be able to enjoy the moment but not have to worry about the device constantly. Some available options are Narrative Clip (from $229), Autographer ($399), GoPro…
VIVOBAREFOOT biggest sale EVER now going on
Here’s your chance to load up cheaply (HUGE markdowns) on your favorite VIVOBAREFOOT zero drop minimalist shoes – road, trail, casual, business, travel. VIVOBAREFOOT is taking their eCommerce back in-house after working with a third party and is celebrating by running a month long promotion on the site with special reduced prices. Full announcement on the bottom of…
Inov-8 Tri-X-Treme 225 Triathlon Running Shoe Review
From the United Kingdom and fell running footwear manufacturer, Inov-8, comes a super-lowered one-arrow (3mm drop) model, the Tri-X-Treme 225, an insanely lightweight and fast triathlon shoe. This stripped back speed demon brings the foot closer to the ground. The latest in inov-8 Dynamic Fascia Band (DFB) technology and the Terradapter heel unit allows triathletes…
Newton Running Tri Racer Review
The Newton MV3 is my favorite Newton running shoe since Aug 2013 when I wear tested it. I like it so much that I even used it for training and competing in track and field events: 400m and Triple Jump. Newton has not released a follow-up to their MV3 model for 2014 but they did…
Newton Running Fate & Kismet Review
We have reviewed the Newton P.O.P 1 platform featuring the Newton Gravity III and Newton Distance III models about 6 months ago here. The P.O.P 1 platform is good for long distance training and high intensity workouts and races with a ride that is lightweight and power packed. It is also designed to amplify efficient…
Looking for a minimalist triathlon running shoe? Inov-8 and Newton Running recently launched their Tri models.
If you are looking for a pair of minimalist running shoe that you can save time putting on (no laces) and going sockless, then Newton Running, Altra Running, and Inov-8 may have a pair that you might like. I’ve already wear tested the Altra 3-Sum last year (the colors have changed) but will be testing…
New shoes from Topo Athletic coming Fall ’14 and Spring ’15
Topo Athletic, the leader in natural-fit innovation for performance footwear, has recently launched the first of two new Fall ’14 model, the Sante, which we just started wear testing. Topo Athletic is one of less than a dozen companies still making zero drop and low drop (<4mm), wide toe box, lightweight, and lightly cushioned natural running shoes….
Why the Magellan ECHO FIT may be a better alternative for runners than Apple Watch SPORT
We loved the original Magellan ECHO smart running watch which we tested earlier this year and came to this conclusion at that time: The Magellan ECHO features is pretty much determined by the mobile app you want to use with it. Think of it as an extension of your smartphone – sort of like the…
Xero Shoes September Giveaway
For the next two weeks, Xero Shoes is giving away a Xero Shoes Gear Kit in a sweepstakes. The kit includes a pair of Amuri Cloud, a Xero t-shirt, a pair of ToeSox, and an Earth Ball foot massager. This has a $90+ value. The giveaway starts on Friday, September 5th at 6am, Pacific Time,…
How will you Stan it? adidas Stan Smith now customizable.
The best selling adidas shoe of all time, the adidas Stan Smith defines the word ‘icon’. But even after over 40 years of market domination, it has been missing something – You. Introducing the adidas mi Stan Smith, a legend now available for customization. Available in styles for men and women, in both leather and…
Be a Shoe Reviewer and Personal Coach with runScribe
I’ve been testing running shoes for over 5 years with more than 300 pairs under my belt (or feet) and I’m at the point where I can put on a pair of shoes for a few seconds, walk around in them for a few more seconds, and can usually tell if it will hurt me…
Sneak Peek: Magellan Echo Fit Smart Watch and Activity Tracker
The Magellan Echo collection keeps getting better. We wear tested the Magellan Echo Smart running watch over a year and a half ago and is very impressed with its future when we wrote: With an open API, exciting and innovate third-party accessories can integrate with various compatible fitness apps and Magellan ECHO to quantify an…
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes
I get asked weekly about what dress and business casual minimalist shoes are available for folks who have transitioned to minimalist running shoes. I struggled with this in 2010 after I ditched and donated all my heeled and narrow dress shoes. It would be another year before the first minimalist business casual, the VIVOBAREFOOT Ra,…
Five years of minimalist shoes – running, walking, barefoot
I ran in my first pair of minimalist running shoes, the Vibram FiveFingers (VFF) KSO, in August 2009, just three months after reading Born To Run by Christopher McDougall (published May 2009). My first blog post on this web site was on May 27, 2010, titled, ‘My Story‘. At the end of the post, I…
Save your knees with Opedix KNEE-Tec Running Tights
We first covered Opedix CORE-Tec Shorts when I used them in conjunction with my compression calf sleeves on sprint and jump events to reduce or eliminate back and knee pains – providing a shortened recovery period! And preserving my muscles and joints for future track and field events. I recently wear tested Opedix KNEE-Tec Running…
The rebirth of Kigo – announcing Leon, Pai, Bali
We wear tested the old Kigo brand shoe, Kigo Edge, over four years ago and was not happy with the ultra narrow toe box. The old Kigo brand was sold over a year ago and now is a new and dynamic shoe company driven by a husband and wife team, Marco Serrano and Kristin Parker…
Retro days at Zappos! Over 150 shoes on sale.
Back to the future… Minimalist shoes are going back to their roots as retro shoes are making a come back. Zappos has over 300 retro shoes available and over half of them are now on sale. Grab a pair to complement your minimalist running shoes from Zappos now!
SKORA Running 15% OFF SALE
Limited Time Offer for our readers – 15% OFF Sale Thank you for being a loyal reader and/or subscriber to our web site! SKORA Running is offering a 15% discount on all their full-priced products (limited time July 21, 2014 to July 25, 2014) to all our visitors by using the following discount code: MRSSKORA15 http://weartested.org/skora.php…
The multi-purpose Topo Athletic Oterro
We previewed the Topo Athletic Oterro six months ago and now we have exhaustively wear-tested the shoe while hiking and walking over 100 miles! The light, rugged and versatile Topo Athletic Oterro is ideal for trekking, light hiking, fast packing and multisport activities. A speed lace and traditional lace option allows you to customize your…
Backjoy Sit Smart Posture+
When you spend over 16 hours a day sitting in front of a computer like most programmers or technologists in Silicon Valley, you’ll appreciate what I’m about to tell you. My back and neck hurts from long sessions on the computer. The ‘minimalist’ solution is the Backjoy Posture Plus – Dr. Mark Cucuzzella from the…
Altra Zero Drop ONE2
It has been over a year since we tested the original Altra ONE. The new Altra ONE2 is the next generation from the Altra Running neutral low cushioning collection. The ONE2 is billed as 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…
SKORA end of season sale – 5 days only!
Just in time for the summer! SKORA is having an end-of-season sale starting June 25 with site-wide savings through June 30th. SKORA premium running shoes are 25% OFF. Summer sale ends 6/30! Free-Shipping on orders over $90 + earn Gift Cards with qualified purchases. Shop SKORA here for your end-of-season savings.