The Pivot Seat is a minimalist task seat with serious ergo-sensibilities. Unlike most chairs that feebly acquiesce as your posture deteriorates into a sluggish slump, the Pivot Seat keeps you active.
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.
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes – 2016 Edition
It has been over 18 months since I published the original Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes, the most popular post on our site. This updated post highlight the latest available versions of the models covered in our original guide in addition to any new models introduced since then.
Buff Celebrates National Park Service Centennial
Special Edition BUFF® Collection to Benefit American Hiking Society
Blaze the trails with the new and improved Topo Athletic MT2
The new MT2 uppers has a breathable mesh with stronger midfoot overlays and a fully gusseted tongue. The toe box is roomier and has a better fit for my foot than the original version. By being sockless, I can feel every imperfection in a shoe design on every run that I go on and in varying terrains.
The new and improved LEMs Mariner 2
We first reviewed the original LEMs Mariner over two years ago and already like it very much then.
See more and run more safely with the Night Runner 270
Night Runner 270° Shoe Lights safely illuminate your path to run, walk, bike, and hike from dusk until dawn.
adidas Unveils 2016 Official Boston Marathon(r) Anthem Jacket
To commemorate the 120th race, adidas unveils the 2016 Official Boston Marathon® Anthem Jacket, which is available only in the U.S. for $110 on adidas.com beginning December 20. 2016 Boston Marathon® graphics are embroidered on the left chest and back, along with “B.A.A.” on the back of the neck.
Introducing the LEMs Boulder Boot Timber
Finding boots that are ultra-minimalist, featuring a wide toe box, lightweight form, and zero-drop design is more difficult than locating the infamous Sasquatch…but why?
Zappos Holiday Shopping Guide
Just like Amazon, Zappos started out carrying only shoes. Now they have a growing category of merchandise. They even have better shipping than Amazon Prime – free., both ways! Why not start your shopping at Zappos?
Minimalist business casual with the Skora CORE in modern monochrome
The new monochrome Skora CORE fuses an athletic look with a modern charcoal and grey color palette. The minimal design features Skora’s trademark perforated goat leather with tone-on-tone components and reflective detailing.
Know exactly where you stand with your blood pressure using the Omron wrist monitor
Gain portability without compromising accuracy. Omron wrist monitors allow you to check your blood pressure anywhere, anytime and still get the precise readings you need.
Altra Footwear Continues Innovation With All-New Spikes, Mid-Hiker Trail, Road and Casual Footwear, and New Running Apparel
Altra Footwear announces its latest shoes and apparel, including first-ever categories such as a mid-high trail shoe and spikes.
Award winning ashmei are looking to recruit new ambassadors for 2016
Endurance sports athletes within running, cycling and triathlon are invited to apply to become part of the ashmei ambassador team. The selected athletes will receive a wardrobe of ashmei apparel and assist in the development of their kit by gear testing new lines, take part in exclusive events and photo shoots and represent the brand within your sport.
Relaxing with Anthony Alan casual shoes
For the past week, we’ve been wearing Anthony Alan shoes as our only pair of casual minimal shoe to really wear test them. And it is almost our favorite casual shoe – more later.
Holiday Shoe & Accessories Deals – Black Friday, Cyber Monday
LEMs Shoes Black Friday 25% OFF beginning 11/27/15 12 midnight EST Shop now! Use code: FOODCOMA Xero Shoes Save up to 70% on Xero Shoes… and enter to WIN a $25, $50, or $100 Xero Shoes gift certificate! Shop now! Ultimate Direction Black Friday & Cyber Monday 20% OFF sitewide Shop now! Skora Running Sitewide 25%…
Save your back with Focal Upright Mogo
I sit on my desk for long hours daily… The average knowledge worker spends more than 9 hours every day slumped in an office chair. Focal Upright challenges both the design of the traditional chair and the notion that you have to be seated to get serious about your work.
Running hats from Skora and Topo Athletic
I admit it. I sweat a lot when I run or bike. Running hats are a pet peeve of mine as most are just too uncomfortable – not breathable, not lightweight, and does not keep perspiration in check.
Keep your heart in check with AliveCor Mobile ECG
Instantly know if atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disturbance and a leading cause of stroke, is detected in your ECG. Feel the peace of mind of knowing when your ECG is normal.
VIVOBAREFOOT Aqua II reborn after almost a decade
By popular fan demand and a campaign to #BRINGBACKAQUA, a classic VIVOBAREFOOT shoe has returned. VIVOBAREFOOT has refined the design and improved the materials to enhance this old friend: the Aqua is back. Reborn. Improved materials and refined design.
Holiday Toy List 2015 from Amazon – for those who hate to shop in stores
If you are like me, I hate to shop in physical brick-and-mortar stores. I do virtually all my shopping online, the majority of them through Amazon Prime (I’ve been a member for over a decade).
WSJ hiking boots and Zappos Fall top 5 boots but where are the minimalist boots?
It must be getting colder everywhere with the Saturday’s edition of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) featuring,”A Guide to Style-Conscious Hiking Boots”, and emails from Zappos listing the Top 5 Fall Boots – expensive boots that you might never want to wear on your hike. Worst yet, they are really bulky and stiff, great protection, but bad for your feet.
Beat those gnarly trails with the Altra Lone Peak 2.5
The Altra Lone Peak is back, better, and ready to help you glide across those gnarly trails. With a redesigned upper, the Lone Peak 2.5 improved the durability of the upper and firmed up the midsole and topping it off with an improved lacing system.
Lifetrak Unveils Zoom, First-Ever Continuous Wear, Amphibious Fitness Tracker
We are excited about this new product from LifeTrak. We have wear tested two LifeTrak activity trackers in the past few years, the LifeTrak MOVE C300 and LifeTrak ZONE C410. Both are consumer activity trackers and not really targeted for athletes since it lack the recording of continuous heart rate, distance, calories, etc.
Boost your blood flow with the SLS3 FXC compression sleeves
SLS3 FXC compression sleeves boost blood flow by about 34%. This increases oxygen delivery to the working muscles to enhance their performance. The circulation improvements also help the body eliminate metabolic waste products like lactic acid more easily.