Statistics show that unmanaged stress drives unhealthy behaviors that lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, asthma and other chronic diseases driving up health care costs. Over the past two decades HeartMath has been researching the inner mechanics of stress and developing proven solutions for reducing it while increasing emotional balance, as seen in Heart…
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.
Topo Designs Cinch Tote & Trip Pack Review
From Colorado-based Topo Designs comes two lifestyle packs to take with you when heading out on a daily commute, short hikes, weekend outings, or just to your local farmers market. Topo Designs top quality bags are all hand made in a LEED certified building in Colorado, USA. We’ve had the opportunity to use the Topo…
Puma FAAS 100 R Shoe Review
When Puma introduced the Mobium Elite earlier this year, they’ve started to move into the minimalist running shoes category. The FAAS collection has been around for a while and they are filling in the opposite end of the highly cushioned running shoes (1000 on the FAASFOAM scale) spectrum – lightweight and lightly cushioned shoes. Now,…
Caring For Your Leather Minimalist Casual Shoes
I must admit that I haven’t been taking care of my leather shoes until Andrew from LEMs Shoes introduced me to products from Otter Wax. Mountain from The Primal Professional also recommended products from Leather Honey for the FER and ZETONE dress minimalist shoes. I am also reviewing both the LEMs Nine2Five and PriPro FER…
Quantified Self: Fitness Devices, Activity Trackers, Big Data
Running is just one of the tools in your fitness toolbox. Running form, nutrition, cross training, and rest/recovery are some of the others. But you need to also know your body and your personal health data in parallel to make sure there are no surprises or how you can maximize your performance over the long…
Tifosi Clarion Mirror Collection Sunglasses Review
We last reviewed the Tifosi Podium and Tifosi Podium S sunglasses from Tifosi Optics in August 2012. New for 2013, the Tifosi Clarion Mirror collection not only looks striking, it also performs. The high quality lenses feature consistent color to eliminate lens distortion, are hydrophobic so water and sweat roll off, and filter a high…
Newton Running MV3 Shoe Review
We recently reviewed the Newton EnergyNR, a bridging and transitioning shoe for runners who want to experience the unique technology platform and ride found only in Newton running shoes. Now with the MV3, Newton Running has launched the lightest running shoe in its Race line. Ultra-lightweight and designed for speed, the MV3 is a racing…
Shoe Preview from Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 – Part 2
We continue with Part 2 of our coverage of the Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 trade show in Salt Lake City… Topo Athletic Topo is introducing two new shoes that is somewhat of a departure from split toe design – they feature a more traditional athletic shoe look. These shoes have an internal split toe to appeal…
Shoe Preview from Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 – Part 1
Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 trade show in Salt Lake City just started! Most of the shoe companies who are exhibiting there normally announces their Spring 2014 models at this time. Most models won’t be available until December or January so it can be frustrating for some. Here are some highlights as they hit the web officially…
Pentax MX-1 Camera Review
In my still continuing quest to find the perfect compact and portable camera, we recently reviewed the Pentax Q10, the world’s smallest, lightest mirror-less interchangeable lens camera (ILC) system. Besides the high price and the tiny sensor, Pentax is almost there as they announced the Pentax Q7 last month – we will have to wait…
VIVOBAREFOOT JING JING Review
VIVOBAREFOOT just launched a super simple and sexy pumps that fit in your handbag as well as they fit on your feet. The VB JING JING is a casual flat that is charming and sure to jazz up your footwear collection. Made from premium vegan materials (faux leather) and with a gentle elastic top line…
The Importance of Sleep in Fighting Diseases like Diabetes & Alzheimer
The amount of sleep we get and what type can affect what diseases and conditions we have as we get older. We need a certain amount of REM sleep to help us learn and retain information that we gather throughout the day. Fortunately, there are many affordable health and fitness activity tracking devices available (or…
Nike Free Hyperfeel & Flyknit coming soon
The long awaited next-generation Nike Free innovation is coming soon. Today, Nike announced the Nike Free Flyknit and Nike Free Hyperfeel. The Nike Free Flyknit is the fusion of two of Nike’s most iconic footwear technologies — the compressive Nike Flyknit upper and the flexible Nike Free outsole. The Nike Free Flyknit upper features zoned performance…
Newton Running EnergyNR Shoe Review
Over the past few years, Newton Running has earned itself a strong following among runners who pursue running efficiency and injury prevention. With the Newton ENERGYNR, the company seeks to bring even more runners into the fold with a brand-new design that showcases its key design principles in a more accessible package. This model features…
LEMs Shoes The Mariner Review
Ditch the socks and hit the docks with these stylishly, breathable boat shoes from LEMs Shoes! With their 100% full-grain leather and mesh uppers, The Mariner allow your feet to breathe in the seashore scents without getting all choked up. And forget the funk, because the smooth leather lining keeps the odor away. Hook yourself…
Sensoria Fitness smart sock tracker goes beyond preventing running injuries
Would you pay $99 to prevent potential running injuries? A good pair of minimalist running shoes may still cause running injuries if you have bad running form. Heapsylon recently launched an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign for wearable technology, the Sensoria Fitness smart socks for runners. Sensoria fitness socks for runners track typical metrics like steps, calories,…
Topo Athletic RR Review
The long awaited product launch of Tony Post’s (ex-CEO of Vibram Five Fingers) new company, Topo Athletic, which we previewed last April, is finally here. We interviewed Tony Post last January right before he initially unveiled his plans at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show. According to Topo Athletic, “We believe an athlete’s shoes should do…
VIVOBAREFOOT ONE shoe review
VIVOBAREFOOT is back on the radar again with the availability of the ONE (not to be confused with the Altra Zero Drop The ONE). I’ve heard a lot of good things about this model but skeptical until I can test it out myself – they’re correct. I’m pleasantly surprised by the versatility and performance of…
adidas Happenings – adipure Running 2.0, Boost Running Colorways, and adidas Big Sale
A lot of things are happening at adidas running recently. adidas has quietly updated their adipure Running shoes (adipure Motion, adipure Gazelle, adipure Adapt) with new colorways and enhanced changes to the heel collar and tongue. adidas Boost Running The new adidas Boost is now available in over half a dozen colorways with pre-orders being…
ECCO EVO Racer Shoe Review
ECCO was the pioneer of natural running over 3 years ago when it first launched the BIOM collection. But it had too high a heel-to-toe differential and narrow toe box. And its Yak leather model was priced at a whopping $200! Now they’re back with their next generation BIOM collection: EVO Racer and EVO Trainer….
Skechers GObionic Trail Review
Building on the success and experience with the original GObionic road running shoe, Skechers has created another blockbuster with the launch of its GObionic Trail running shoe. Disclosure: As I had mentioned before, I’ve been working with the Skechers Performance Group on several shoes that they currently have in development. I receive no payment from…
New Balance Minimus 20v3 Cross Trainer, Inov-8 F-Lite 232, Puma BioWeb Elite Review
In this review, we wear tested several fitness shoes ranging from minimal zero drop to cushioned ones for cross training: New Balance Minimus MX20v3 Cross Trainer (4mm drop), Inov-8 F-Lite 232 (0mm drop), and Puma BioWeb Elite (12mm drop). Most athletes supplement their running with additional or complementary training or activities like cross fit, bicycling,…
The Healthy Golfer by Dr. Phil Maffetone
Have you heard of barefoot golf? Less than 4 years ago, barefoot-style running shoes and minimalist shoes were unheard of. Now with companies like TRUE Linkswear, Foot Joy, VIVOBAREFOOT, and Skechers launching low- to zero-drop spikeless barefoot-style golf shoes, the time for barefoot golf is now. I have the privilege of working with Dr. Phil…
Luna Sandals Mono Review
Luna Sandals has been on our radar for a long time but minimalist sandals (other than Xero Shoes) are not the most requested review item from our readers. We have tested various products from manufacturers large and small in the running sandals category but all have fit issues or prone to hot spots or too…