For those of you who are regulars on my blog, you’ve heard me complaining about the lack of casual minimalist shoes for many years (since 2009) until VIVOBAREFOOT, The Primal Professional, LEMs Shoes, TUNE Footwear, and others finally delivered the goods. So I’m very excited to hear that Zed Footwear, a three-person team with over 80+ years…
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.
Track Your Sleep With LifeTrak Zone C410
We recently tested the LifeTrak Move C300 from Salutron, Inc., a leader for the most innovative and scientifically accurate fitness and wellness products. And now, they have added intuitive and automatic sleep tracking with the new LifeTrak Zone C410 activity tracker. The sleep tracker will automatically start when it senses you are asleep and stop…
Red Fox Wireless EDGE Bluetooth Headphones Review
The EDGE is Red Fox Wireless flagship Bluetooth headphones system that is the perfect listening device for going mobile. These wireless headphones are designed to stay in place during all activities. Bluetooth headphones give you the freedom to go wireless while still maintaining an ultra-high quality of listening clarity and power. They run on a…
VIVOBAREFOOT Hand Cut Preview – LISBON, BANNISTER
In the barefoot luxury casual shoe category, two hand cut ‘Made in Portugal’ models are making their debut from VIVOBAREFOOT for Spring 2014: LISBON and BANNISTER. These are hand cut, hand stitched, and handcrafted using premium leather components. The finest traditional shoe making techniques are resurrected to create these shoes that have a wide anatomic…
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Shoe Review
It has been over two years since we reviewed the Mizuno Wave Universe 4. The new Mizuno Wave Universe 5 is a feather light minimalist racing shoe built for the neutral runner. The 2mm drop minimalist racing flat remains one of the lightest (2.8 ounces in standard men’s size 9) available in the market today….
The best holiday gift – Amazon Prime
I have been a loyal member of Amazon Prime since it’s launch in 2007. It is the best no-brainer holiday gift that I recommend to all my friends and family. If you shop online as much as I do for my family, nothing can beat Amazon Prime in terms of savings from shipping, Amazon.com price…
The Running Event 2013 – Wrap Up & Best Products
The 2013 Running Event just ended December 6. It has been an exhaustive but thoroughly enjoyable three days at the Running Event (TRE) and Austin, Texas! I intend to make this pilgrimage every year as long as I’m still involved in running gear and running education. The Summer Outdoor Retailer Show is another major tradeshow…
The Running Event 2013 – Day Three
The Running Event (TRE) is a conference and expo for running specialty store buyers held annually in Austin, TX. TRE 2013 runs from December 3 to December 6. The last TRE day is usually quiet and last minute deals are finalized between buyers and vendors. Read my complete The Running Event: On The Floor – Day…
The Running Event 2013 – Day Two
The Running Event (TRE) is a conference and expo for running specialty store buyers held annually in Austin, TX. TRE 2013 runs from December 3 to December 6. Continuing with what we saw on the floor on TRE Day One yesterday… Read my complete The Running Event: On The Floor – Day Two report…
The Running Event 2013 – Day One
Greetings from Austin, Texas! This is my fourth year attending the Running Event in Austin, TX. The Running Event (TRE) is a conference and expo for running specialty store buyers. Over 250 exhibitors include dozens of young, start-up companies joining running industry flagship brands such as adidas, ASICS, Mizuno USA, New Balance, Nike, Reebok, Under…
Mizuno Wave EVO Ferus Shoe Review
We tested the Mizuno Wave EVO Levitas during the initial launch of the Wave EVO zero drop collection over a year ago. At that time, we also took the Wave EVO Levitas on trail runs but debris got stuck on the outsole. Now Mizuno has the solution to that problem, the Mizuno Wave EVO Ferus,…
Swiftwick Compression Socks Review
We have been long time fans of Merino wool and compression apparel for over 3 years so when Swiftwick sent us some of their latest compression socks and arm sleeves to test out, we were thrilled. Even though I don’t wear socks for running, I do wear compression socks for recovery (walking), dress shoes, and…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Shoes & Accessories
Plan ahead for these limited time deals in shoes and accessories. Happy Thanksgiving! SKORA Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales SKORA will be offering 25% off all SKORA footwear (excluding PHASE-X) starting Monday 11/25. Use Code: SAVE25 [jbutton size=”medium” color=”blue” rounded=”yes” link=”http://weartested.org/skora.php” newpage=”yes”]Shop SKORA Now[/jbutton] Merrell Thanksgiving & Black Friday Flash Sale Select Products Up To 50%…
Topo Athletic Laces Up for Speed and Rugged Trails
Innovative footwear brand Topo Athletic announced today the addition of two new models to its expanding shoe portfolio: the zero drop Speed Trainer (ST) and 2mm drop Mountain Trainer (MT). The ST and MT models feature a traditional toe box, providing consumers with a wider selection of style and fit. It is an interesting design twist from…
Withings Pulse Activity Tracker Review
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…
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…