Today, June 3, is National Running Day (#NationalRunningDay). Think about why you run and celebrate that. Encourage less-active friends to start running – they don’t have to wait another year! Reaffirm your love of running and for beginners to kick off a life-changing commitment. As a bonus to our readers, Skora Running is having a giveaway….
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.
Take the Topo Athletic Runventure on your next adventure
Topo Athletic‘s newest addition to its ‘Trail’ collection, the Runventure, features a strong abrasion resistant mesh and no-sew printing techniques that protect the upper while adding structural integrity. A molded TPU midsole plate and 19mm platform provide plating protection without sacrificing ground feel. The multi-directional lugged outsole offers traction over a variety of surfaces. Topo…
2015 Zappos Bay to Breakers
If you have never participated in the annual Bay To Breakers 12K race in San Francisco, CA, you will have to try it at least once (add it to your bucket list). Or do it twice – experience the craziness first and then plan on running it as a seeded runner the next time. I ran…
Minimum parts, maximum comfort with the new Skora TEMPO + GIVEAWAY!
When Skora started shipping the new TEMPO model last month, we called it the ‘natural running shoe for the masses‘. As we noted back then, I’ve been long-term wearing testing the pre-production prototype of the TEMPO since September 2014 and have put in a few hundred miles in them. And now, we have confirmed with…
The next game changer is coming – VIVOBAREFOOT MOTUS
Over a year ago, many of my readers asked for a zero drop tennis, squash, basketball, parkour, urban running, road running, gym, or travel shoe. Now VIVOBAREFOOT has started to deliver one, the MOTUS. They are taking pre-orders now and will ship around May 19. With its resilient rubber toe guard, VB Motus protects your feet…
The value priced Ornot SS Jersey & Bib Shorts 2.0
By popular request, our readers have asked about more affordable but high quality and high performance running and cycling apparel. Brands like Ashmei, Rapha, Icebreaker and Smartwool are on the higher end of the price spectrum when viewed in the short term. So we have decided to wear test a few select running and cycling…
Light & Motion Urban 800 FC fast charging compact light
Light & Motion, the leading California manufacturer of personal lighting systems and LED bike lights, launched their innovative Urban commuter light collection last year. The Urban 2.0 line features a new array of colors and a complete redesign from the ground up to gain performance, efficiency, and all-weather reliability. It is the first fully waterproof…
Altra Running Interval 1.0 Compression Calf Sleeves
You know that Altra Running is known for their zero drop natural running shoes like the Instinct 3.0 and Superior 2.0 that we recently reviewed. But did you know that Altra also make performance apparel like compression calf sleeves? We have been fans of compression socks and calf sleeves since 2011 and have wear tested…
Go everywhere with the LEMs Shoes Primal 2
The new LEMs Shoes Primal 2 have arrived in three new exciting colorways – ECLIPSE (blue), SHADE (black) and CARDINAL (red). With a common zero drop platform, wear a different color for different occasions from casual to business casual. The zero drop LEMs Primal2 is assembled using a no-sewn construction thus allowing the shoe to…
Boston Marathon and Motivational Monday
The 2015 Boston Marathon is on Monday, April 20, 2015. If you are running Boston this year, you’ve probably already selected your running gear for race day. If you are not, you can watch it live online and purchase Boston 2015 apparel – they are great motivational equipment in addition to your selection of music/songs, hydration…
Universal interchangeability with the new Tifosi Pro
Tifosi Optics today announces the availability of the Tifosi Pro with ICS, an interchangeable system that integrates Full Frame, Half Frame and/or Shield eyewear into one complete kit. This revolutionary patent-pending design allows for universal interchangeability. Simply snap the universal arms onto any of the included frames, add the appropriate lenses, and go! Adaptable For…
Recon Instruments Launches Recon Jet™ Smart Eyewear for Your Active Lifestyle
Revolutionary wearable tech product delivers critical information at a glance Recon Instruments, the award-winning technology company behind the world’s first consumer smart goggles for sports, today announced Recon Jet, an advanced wearable computer for sports and outdoor recreational activities. Jet will begin shipping this week. Featuring a dual-core CPU, high-contrast display and point-of-view camera, Jet connects…
Momentum – Designs That Motivate & Move You
Momentum is a great company that create athletic-inspired jewelry that motivates you throughout your day and workout. Momentum combines fashion and function in order to inspire you to get through your gym session or day at work. This line of workout friendly, high-quality jewelry pieces includes Motivate Wraps, Foot Notes, Suede Cuffs, Headbands, Earrings, and…
OOFOS OOlala with a fashion flair
We recently reviewed the OOFOS OOCloog and OOriginal recovery shoes and instantly feel in love with them. Now OOFOS is bringing fashion flair to their OOriginal with the OOlala, colorful glossy uppers to a modified OOriginal platform. Available in five stylish colors, the OOlala collection is two-toned and bold, featuring their black and steel footbed…
Skora TEMPO, the natural running shoe for the masses
Skora Running has just launched the TEMPO model, perfect for runners looking to transition to natural running or those preferring a little cushioning. Skora TEMPO offers responsive cushioning that protects but does not interfere. New with the Skora TEMPO is the debut of Skora’s high density (HD) rubber – provides excellent grip, durability and abrasion resistance to…
Garmin VIVOACTIVE – the Apple iWatch for the active lifestyle
We’ve been wearing the new Garmin VIVOACTIVE GPS Smartwatch for about two weeks and fell in love with it. For those of us who run, bike, walk, desk-bound, and tethered to your iPhone, VIVOACTIVE is a slim, good looking, functional, and worthy alternative to the Apple iWatch if you don’t need all the bells-and-whistle and…
LEMs Primal 2 CARDINAL now available for purchase
If you already love the LEMS Shoes Primal 2, the new Primal 2 CARDINAL (red color) is no different. It uses the same super soft microfiber and breathable air-mesh, but with bright colors that you can be proud to show off! The new colors are simply stunning. Mix and match shoe laces within the half…
The new & improved Altra Zero Drop Instinct 3 & Intuition 3
The Altra Zero Drop Instinct and Intuition are one of the original models when Altra Running first launched over 4 years ago. We reviewed the first version of the Instinct and Intuition over three years ago. Now, the road running workhorse has been upgraded with more responsiveness and flexibility. What’s New in Instinct/Intuition 3.0 New…
Grey London & Volvo Protect Cyclists with creation of Life Paint
Leading the way in safety innovation, the luxury car marque launches something to protect those outside its cars… an invisible spray which reflects headlights in the dark. Volvo has always taken safety seriously. They invented the three-point seat belt in 1959 and then opened up the patent so that any car manufacturer could use it. Now they’re…
KODAK PIXPRO Smart Lens (SL) 25 camera
We have recently reviewed a game-changing, innovative and highly portable device designed to capture stunning 360° HD videos and fully immersive images all in one shot and without the need for multiple cameras and devices: the KODAK PIXPRO SP360 action camera. In this review, we look at another innovative camera from JK Imaging, the KODAK…
Rocking with the Altra Zero Drop Superior 2.0
We have watched the progress of the Altra Superior from version 1.0 to 1.5 and now to 2.0. And the latest update is Altra’s best yet. You can now claw your way to the top with the all-new Superior 2.0, Altra’s most versatile and lightweight trail running shoe with more grip and less weight. The…
Soleus GPS Pulse Heart Rate Monitor Watch
The new Soleus GPS Pulse uses an electro-optical technology to sense the heart beat. It has two LED beams and electro-optical cell to sense the volume of blood under your skin. The GPS Pulse watch has 8 main function modes: TIME, RUN, CHRO (chronograph), TMR (timer), HRM (heart rate), DATA, ALRM (alarm), and SET. Key…
Reebok reinvents its iconic pump sneaker – ZPump Fusion
Reebok unveiled the ZPump Fusion performance running sneaker on March 10, 2015. Reebok calls it a reinvention of its classic Pump shoe. The new ZPump will debut in six colorways (three each for men and women) but will follow with new patterns and materials dropping every month thereafter. The ZPump is made of just three components: the…
Tracking and locating items with TrackR Sticker & Wallet
TrackR is a small, coin-sized device that easily attaches to your valuable items. When used with the free TrackR mobile app, locate any lost or misplaced item in seconds by ringing your missing keys, using TrackR’s Distance Indicator or via Crowd GPS. TrackR uses Bluetooth LE to connect to a mobile app running on your…