Inov-8 Bare-X Lite 135, a women’s only model weighing at a light 5.5 ounces. Lightest minimalist women’s racing style in the Inov-8 road series. Breathable 3D airmesh upper wit quick-lace system with bungee closure. Zero drop with a 3mm footbed for light underfoot cushioning. Now available!
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.
Puma Running – Asian racing Flat?
UPDATE 2/4/12 – One of my readers, Tobias, tells me that this looks like the Puma H-Street Plus model. Thanks mate! My nephew visited briefly from Australia and on transit at San Francisco airport. But he brought a pair of Puma running shoes that he is currently running in – minimal of course. He does not…
New Balance Blog – The All-New 110
A GREAT post by New Balance on the behind-the-scenes design of the New Balance 110. And the more than three years of ongoing collaboration between ultra runners, Tony Krupicka & Erik Skaggs and the New Balance design team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Available now for under $85, a real bargain for such an amazing trail running…
Newton Running & VIVOBAREFOOT Sale plus new Inov-8 BareX-Lite 150
There is rarely a discount on Newton Running shoes unless you’re in the military or high school. For a limited time only, Newton Distancia and Newton Gravitas are now 25% OFF at Two Rivers Treads (tworiverstreads.com). They also have VIVOBAREFOOT Evo and Evo II deeply discounted. FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $90 and NO…
New Balance Minimus Zero Trail
Here comes New Balance second-generation minimalist running shoes! First up, the latest and greatest minimalist trail running shoe, the NB Minimus Zero Trail, a true zero drop trail shoe. With the early media samples, only the standard D width is available and I had to size up one full size to fix my 2E+ feet…
Age of Champions DVD Review
Age of Champions is the inspiring story of a group of athletes – Roger Gentilhomme, a 100-year-old tennis champion, Adolph Hoffman, a 86-year-old pole-vaulter, Bradford & John Tatum, a pair of swimming brothers ages 88 and 90, and The Tigerettes, a team of basketball grandmothers over 65 years old – all chasing gold at the…
SKORA Running FORM Shoe Review
The wait was excruciating for minimalist runners like myself. But the wait was worth it. SKORA Running has launched two models for men’s (women’s in Fall ’12) – the SKORA BASE and SKORA FORM. We will be reviewing the SKORA FORM. I want to acknowledge the ‘seed’ planted in my brain (from the movie ‘Inception’)…
K-Swiss Blade Foot Run Shoe Review
I tested my first pair of K-Swiss racing flats, K-Ruuz, about a year ago. The K-RUUZ has a 10mm differential and a narrow toe box. Although not a minimal shoe, it was a great start for K-Swiss. But now, K-Swiss has launched their first true minimalist running shoe, the Blade Foot Run, a zero drop…
In A Class By Themselves – First Look Preview
It is rare to see many innovative technologies in the outdoor and fitness category. Something that is common in consumer electronics (my previous geek expertise) is now starting to show up in running shoes and running gear. Here are a few unique gems I stumbled upon recently. Ashmei Ultimate Softshell Running Jacket – The James…
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove Shoe Review
I had done an early review of the Merrell Barefoot Road Glove a few months back after running in a pre-production model. The Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove (Dash Glove for women) will be available online at Merell.com and in running specialty stores this month. Since I wrote the initial review in October 2011, the…
Under Armour Charge RC Shoe Review
Under Armour has been designing running shoes for quite some time but they have finally taken a radical approach to their latest minimalist running shoe design with the Charge RC, a transitional minimal shoe. Under Armour is best known for their compression apparel line which redefines how clothes fit and perform with the body. By…
Run Dem Crew ‘Away! Away! Away!’ Book Review
Rosie Lee is a hybrid creative agency. Run Dem Crew (RDC) is more than a running club. In 2011, several of its members took on their biggest challenge – the Virgin London Marathon. The book follows the journey of several team members as they trained for the marathon, from their regular Tuesday sessions through to…
Under Armour Transit Woven Running Pants
I’ve been testing running jackets in the wet and windy Northern California weather but this winter, it is super-cold. The high 20s and low 30s are way too cold to just wear running shorts and compression calf sleeves. After trying on many running pants from Adidas to Nike, I finally found a pair of Under…
Phil Maffetone Big Book of Health and Fitness
Dr. Phil Maffetone next block-buster hit. If you have done any heart rate monitor training, you would have read his other book, The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. And you’ll love this one. I can’t wait to read the whole book in the next few weeks! You can order your copy from Amazon.com….
Montrail Rogue Racer Shoe Review
Trail running equipment specialist Montrail is moving towards a minimalist direction with the Montrail Rogue Racer that is lighter and lower to the ground than many trail shoes. And they have a new design theme: Innovation by Subtraction. The Montrail Rogue Racer is designed for trail racing and daily training. The Rogue Racer weighs in…
My Minimalist Lifestyle Shoe Rotation
Last Updated: 12/15/11 After wearing and testing minimalist running shoes for the past two years starting with the Vibram Five Fingers KSO (keep stuff out), I still haven’t found the perfect road, trail, casual, and dress shoe. But I found many ‘almost perfect’ shoes for each occasion and the list below is what I am…
Garmin Forerunner 610 HRM Watch Review
If you’ve ever used a heart rate monitor (HRM) before, you’ll immediately fall in love with the Garmin Forerunner 610 heart rate monitor. With a touch, tap or swipe, Forerunner 610 lets you get on with your run while it tracks all the details. The Forerunner 610 gives you several ways to get in touch…
New Balance Minimus Outdoor multi-sport
New Balance has added another model to its growing Minimus (4mm drop platform) collection – the water-resistant Minimus Outdoor MO10 multi-sport shoe. The Minimus Outdoor is built on the same natural running last (NL1) used in the first generation of the New Balance Minimus collection. In fact, the shoe is identical to the Minimus Trail…
VIVOBAREFOOT Aqua Lite Shoe Review
From VIVOBAREFOOT comes the shoe of choice for road running, the Aqua Lite. This build on their best selling casual shoe, the VIVOBAREFOOT Aqua, which is a classic lace-up trainer that is perfect for walking or working out. The Aqua Lite is intended for use in the gym, dance studio, or road running and of…
Calling all barefoot and minimally-shod women runners
Why are there so few women in the natural running movement? What is holding you back from learning about better form and barefoot running? Is it the transition time? Is it fear of injury? Join Merrell in their first “Womenalism Chit Chat.” They’ll listen – I know that from my own personal experiences 🙂 12/01/11-1…
Pentax Optio WG-1 Adventure Camera
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of a variety of digital cameras including weather resistant digital SLRs and stylish, compact, waterproof cameras, as well as lenses, flash units, binoculars, scopes, and eyepieces. Recently, Pentax introduced its 12th generation of adventure series digital cameras – the PENTAX Optio WG-1 and PENTAX Optio…
Urshuz Brax
Urshuz gives consumers the freedom to customize their footwear with interchangeable, durable, eco-friendly options. Pronounced ‘Yer Shoes’ because they are YOUR SHOES, Urshuz soles are made from injection molded TPR (thermo-plastic rubber), which is 100% recyclable, and since they are not permanently fixed to the upper with glue, the soles of Urshuz can easily be…
UnderArmour Charge RC Natural Running Shoe
Interesting natural running shoe from UnderArmour now available in Limited Edition colors for November 25 delivery – the Charge RC. From the technical specifications: Uppers articulated flex to mimic and enhance natural foot movement; Midsole MicroG® foam, UA’s revolutionary light and low midsole innovation, Carbon spring plate for maximum energy return; Outsole blown rubber. Under 10…
Brooks Running Pure Collection Colorways For Spring ’12
This February, Brooks Running will come out with the second wave of its Pure Project collection. Retailing for $90 to $120, all four styles feature a flexible design, a split-toe groove, banded support around the midfoot and breathable uppers. The new colors, which feature both saturated jewel tones and color pops with neutral shades, will deliver…