Experience the next thing to naked feet with the hyper-light Pure Drift. That is how Brooks Running describes the latest addition to the Pure Project collection of minimal shoes, the Pure Drift. The Pure Drift is the lightest shoe in their collection and is designed to ‘further amps up the runner’s connection with the ground…
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Eagle Creek Pack-It Packing Solutions
I bought two large Eagle Creek Load Warrior Wheeled Duffel 30 from eBags over 6 years ago for family travel. This bag features expandability so you can pack 15% more when you need it, exterior and interior compression straps to compress and stabilize your load, and a laundry chute to keep your dirty and clean…
yurbuds Inspire For Women Review
yurbuds, maker of the sport earphones guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, recently launched its new “Inspire for Women” line, the perfect training partner for any female athlete. Inspire for Women was designed by Annie Karayiannis, yurbuds creative director. Karayiannis spent time researching female athletes to gain a better understanding of the earphone size,…
Skechers GOrun 2 is now available!
Available now, the follow-up to Skechers top selling running shoe, GOrun 2 is better than ever. Major updates are: lighter weight, softer & more breathable mesh, and custom-fit removable insole. I like the GOrun 2 for speed training and running on roads. They come in a variety of both loud and muted colors for both…
The Hype is Real: etnies Launches the Marana One Year Early
The Hype is Real: etnies Launches the Marana One Year Early (via Zappos) When Ryan Sheckler speaks, his fans listen. That’s why when the 22-year-old pro skater sang the praises of the new etnies prototype shoe he’d been rocking, skaters from all over took to social media to show their unwavering desire to get their…
Book Review: APE – The 800 pound gorilla of publishing?
This is my review of the book, APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur – How to Publish a Book, by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch. I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of his newly published book and decided to take on this review because I know a lot of runners and athletes out there are…
The Running Event 2012 – Wrap Up & Best Products
The 2012 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 2012 – Day Three
The last Running Event day is usually quiet and last minute deals are finalized between buyers and vendors. Vendors network with each other. Retailers network with each other. It’s a small community and everyone knows each other. Read my complete The Running Event: On The Floor – Day Three report… You can see all my Examiner.com articles…
The Running Event 2012 – Day Two
Continuing with what we saw on the floor on TRE Day One yesterday, it’s shoes galore! Read my complete The Running Event: On The Floor – Day Two report… You can see all my Examiner.com articles here.
The Running Event 2012 – Day One
Greetings from Austin, Texas! This is my third year attending the Running Event in Austin. The Running Event (TRE) is a conference and expo for over 1,000 running specialty store buyers and featuring over 225 vendors including mainstays Adidas, ASICS, Brooks, Mizuno, and Nike. TRE will showcase premier and up-and-coming products in the $800 billion…
Altra Zero Drop Superior Review
With a removable StoneGuard system and CheckerTrail sticky rubber outsole, The Superior trail shoe is Altra Zero Drop‘s latest offering. The Superior is designed to give incredible protection and stability on loose dirt and rocks – you can tackle the toughest trails with this rugged shoe. The Altra Superior lightweight trail shoe offers a zero…
TESHUB Twitch and 5T Sleeve Review
TESHUB (Oakland, CA) is led by former professional baseball player Samuel Taylor. Taylor played nine years with the California Angels and Cincinnati Reds. His career was cut short due to continuous injuries to his foot, ankle, and patella. Taylor recognized the critical importance of athletes maintaining their short term and long term health and…
Sneak Peek: Brooks Pure Drift
The next evolution of Brooks Pure Project will be here very soon. The long awaited new model, the Pure Drift, will be available Jan 1, 2013. I’m really looking forward to wear testing this model! Spread those toes with two split grooves that allow your forefoot to flex through its three functional units. A hardly-there…
Nike Total Blackout Collection – Finish Line EXCLUSIVE
A holiday collection of footwear designed exclusively for Finish Line. Total Blackout joins Nike performance and technology with premium colors and details throughout the shoe. For her, the swirls of color become a blur as you run. This collection embodies swag with the speckled midsole and tech laces that remind you of strength. The tongue…
Latest Minimalist Shoe Rankings
Just in time for the holidays, we’ve released our first ‘by-my-gut’ minimalist shoe ranking or ratings as wear tested by us. See the complete list of all the running and fitness minimal shoes. We will be adding more categories and shoes in the next few weeks. We currently have over 150 shoes wear tested and…
Mizuno EVO Levitas Review
Mizuno is launching two different zero drop shoes next year focused on midfoot striking and connecting with the ground. Their new EVO collection, consisting of the Cursoris and Levitas, is a brand-new line designed from the ground up for the midfoot runner. According to Mizuno Footwear Director, Rod Foley, “EVO is tailored to optimize your…
Born 2 Run Road Review
The Born To Run (B2R) movement began with Eric Swartz (Ironman triathlete, runner, entrepreneur) who had suffered multiple injuries while training and kept him away from the sports he loved. When Swartz read Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book, Born to Run, he realized the cause of his injuries and he wanted to make it right. So,…
Bring Back The Mile!
Please join MRS and BBTM (Bring Back The Mile) in bringing back the mile! Return the Mile to prominence on the American sports and cultural landscape by elevating and celebrating the Mile to create a national movement. The Mile, like the 100 meters and the marathon, is a running event that most Americans know something…
GoLite Footwear TR63 Review
Take to the trail confidently in the new GoLite TR63 trail shoe. Engineered for the varying demands of single-track trail running, this pull-on men’s outdoor running shoe features a breathable mesh and stretch nylon upper with a four-guide lacing system to ensure a glove-like fit. The Zero Drop construction keeps you low to the ground…
Sneak Peek: Primal Professional
Updated: 1/16/2014 ORDER your pair now at The Primal Professional and Minimalist Shoe. We’ve been staying in touch with Mountain from The Primal Professional and he has been keeping us abreast of the latest developments. Their first product, a conservative leather Oxford is almost here – tentatively set for launch early 2013. From the latest prototype…
Sneak Peek: Mizuno Evo collection
From Mizuno comes the EVO collection, their brand-new line designed from the ground up for the midfoot runner. EVO is tailored to optimize your natural stride and form, and features the light, responsive protection of Wave Technology. Mizuno Wave Evo Levitas – Zero drop, about 15mm stack height. 7.5 ounces. MSRP $110.00 Mizuno Wave Evo Cursoris – Zero drop,…
Sneak Peek: SMAAT
Coming soon from an innovative start-up, SMAAT, purveyors of lightweight running shoes, is a range of casual and running minimalist shoes that have the coolest looking colorways I have ever seen! I can’t wait to get my feet on them 🙂 www.smaat.com
Travel Season Is Here!
Essential Bags & Luggage for Holiday Travel (via Zappos) It’s that time of year again! The busiest travel season is here and that means packing up and enjoying some much-needed family bonding. But first thing’s first; packing for those holiday trips calls for not only the right bags and luggage, but also a little bit…
Minimalist Shoe Buying Guide #1: Fall-Winter ’12
Sponsored By We’ve just launched the inaugural version (Issue #1) of our Minimalist Shoe Buying Guide for Fall-Winter 2012! Covers the latest minimalist shoes available from footwear manufacturers for Fall/Winter 2012. This publication (PDF and iBook) is available for FREE. Available exclusively for the Apple iPad in the interactive iBook format, you will need the…