The Withings Pulse is a powerful and pocket-sized activity tracker designed to help users achieve personal health and fitness goals. The Pulse adds heart rate measurement and automatic run detection to the tracking of steps taken, distance covered, elevation, calories burned, and quality of sleep. The device syncs via Bluetooth Smart with the free Withings…
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.
Short Film Documentary: The Runners – Watch It Now!
#therunners Great documentary only 11 minutes long – watch this anytime during your break. After that, GO RUN!!! More about the film at The Guardian article. The Runners Pounding the tarmac through the seasons, a band of runners are brazenly challenged with intimate questions as they pace their routes. Liberated from responsibilities, their guards drop dramatically,…
The Shelf Life of Food
Foods unopened, uncut or uncooked – unless stated otherwise – and their shelf life in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer. Happy eating runner! by LindsaySnowOsborn. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually.
Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – running shoes and accessories
Just in time to help you with your holiday shopping, here is our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide including the complete list of our top 5 minimalist shoes for the four categories we have wear tested for 2013. Obviously, new models (Fall/Winter ’13) are already hitting the market and we will get to those later this…
Sneak Peek: Zensorium Tinké – changing the face of mobile fitness & wellness
The Zensorium Tinké is a revolutionary device designed to change the face of mobile fitness and wellness. Tinké is an optical sensory device for smartphones that monitors your fitness and wellness with the touch of a finger. The four aspects that Tinké measures are heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels, as well as heart rate…
Smart Wool Fall’13 Collection Review
We have been long time fans of Merino wool performance apparel and have wear tested running apparel from Ashmei, Smart Wool, and Icebreaker in the past two years. This time around, we take a look at the latest collection from Smart Wool, specifically the PhD Run Collection with the men’s Run Divide Jacket & Run…
Nike Free Hyperfeel Shoe Review
The Nike Free Hyperfeel is created to intuitively move with the foot. It is inspired by Nike’s “Nature Amplified” design ethos – an approach focused on the body in motion and fueled by scientific data and athlete insights. Nike research insights informed the precise placement of cushioning and outsole traction for a low-profile shoe that…
Xero Shoes Sensori Venture Review
Xero Shoes has just started shipping a new sandal model this week, the Sensori Venture. The Sensori Venture is a modern upgrade of the tire sandals worn by the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico. Xero Shoes has been selling do-it-yourself (DIY) barefoot sandal kits and custom-made sandals on its website for the last 3 and a…
Sneak Peek: AIRO Wearable Health Monitor
Airo Health has just introduced their flagship wearable health monitor, the AIRO Wristband, a next-generation device that uses spectroscopy to automatically monitor caloric consumption, stress, exercise and sleep quality. In the current world of activity trackers, the AIRO wristband stands as a beacon for what is truly possible at the intersection of wearable technology and…
LEMs Shoes Boulder Boot & Sweet Jane NEW Colorways
If you’ve been waiting for the Black version of the LEMs Boulder Boot or the Gravel version, it is finally here – both men’s and women’s models. We reviewed the LEMs Boulder Boot earlier this year. Also available now is the Black version of the women’s LEMs Sweet Jane. The new LEMs Shoes colorways can…
Sneak Peek: Angel Open Sensor
I attended the Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2013 last month and saw some of the most promising technologies that are revolutionizing health care. Everyone wants to live better, healthier lives. But an Israeli company, Angel, can easily make this possible. The Angel Sensor is a wristband that monitors pulse, temperature, activity and blood oxygen level. Angel…
Patagonia EVERlong Review
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FUJIFILM X-A1 CSC Review
FUJIFILM recently launched a new affordable model in their X-series collection of premium cameras. The new FUJIFILM X-A1 is an entry level compact system camera (CSC) with outstanding image quality, modern design, sharp 3” tilting LCD screen and wireless image transfer – should appeal to a much wider audience. The FUJIFILM X-A1 kit ships with…
Misfit Wearables Shine Activity Tracker
[jbox color=”platinum” icon=”http://weartested.org/images/icon-facebook60.png” title=”MISFIT SHINE GIVEAWAY“] Misfit Wearables has donated a brand new Shine unit to Minimalist Running Shoes (MRS) Wear Tested. We are giving away this unit to one lucky fan! Please enter this giveaway by entering your full name and email address on our Facebook Giveaway tab. A random winner will be selected by…
Icebreaker Drive Long Sleeve Half Zip Review
Winter is here and just in time to wear test Merino wool performance running apparel from Icebreaker. We have tested the Icebreaker Quantum Long Sleeve Half Zip a year ago and this is an entirely new item. The new Icebreaker Drive Long Sleeve (LS) Half Zip is built from lightweight, highly breathable naturally odor-resistant merino…
Sneak Peek: adidas miCoach SMART RUN – ‘Less is More’ running watch
adidas is launching a new smartwatch for runners that will retail for $399 and go on sale Nov. 1. adidas introduces the miCoach SMART RUN, the most advanced and intuitive wrist based running device on the market. For the first time, runners of all abilities will be able to track their runs using GPS mapping, monitor their…
LEMs Shoes Nine2Five Review
Even if you’ve got a case of the Monday’s, your feet will be showing you much appreciation after slipping on the new all full-grain leather oxford Nine2Five from LEMs Shoes. Settle into that cubicle and let your feet relax, for no stylish dress shoe has ever allowed your toes so much room for wiggling and…
Sneak Peek: Fitbit Force & Nike+ Fuelband SE
Two big names have recently announced their latest activity and fitness trackers before the launch of similar devices from Apple and Google: Fitbix Force and Nike+ Fuelband SE. Fitbit Force Fitbit latest activity tracker, the Fitbit Force is now available for ordering. An evolution of the Fitbit Flex, the Force addresses some of the…
Nike Free Flyknit+ Shoe Review
The new Nike Free Flyknit+ is a departure from the tight toe-box of the traditional Nike Free platform. Based on the Free 5.0 platform, the Nike Free Flyknit+ is flexible and form-fitting while providing a running experience unlike any other. Utilizing cutting edge technologies, this neutral shoe features a seamless upper that adapts and moves…
FASTER – Demystifying the Science of Triathlon Speed Book Review
Triathlon is among the world’s most gear-intensive sports. The gear you select and how you use it can mean big results—or bigger disappointment. FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster—and busts the myths and doublespeak that waste your money and race times. In this fascinating exploration of the…
#GetMoving with LifeTrak Move C300
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Kilian Jornet Run Or Die Book Review
An exceptional athlete. A dominating force. An extraordinary person. Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest physical tests on the planet. He has run up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro faster than any other human being, and struck down world records in every challenge that has been proposed, all before the age of 25….
TUNE Footwear PENNY & ORNAMENT Review
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Garmin Forerunner 620, the next best thing to having a personal running coach
The Garmin Forerunner 610 is the only watch I wear for both running and as a casual watch since 2011. I did not think Garmin could improve on that but today they proved me wrong. The new Garmin Forerunner 620 leapfrog the competition and much more. Some of the new features available on the 620…