Recently, I’ve written about how many footwear manufacturers have been publishing educational materials to help runners transition safely from traditional running shoes to minimalist running shoes and natural running form. Inov-8 published their ‘Making The Transition To Natural Running‘ booklet last month. Newton Running have tons of articles on their web site on natural running….
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.
RecoFIT Full Leg Compressor
I had tested RecoFIT Sports compression calf sleeves before and they performed very well in our tests. And even months later, I’m still wearing them for all my runs! And RecoFIT is launching a new product in the next few weeks, a full-leg compression unit, the RecoFIT Compressors. The full leg unit offers gradient compression…
VIVOBAREFOOT Neo
From Terra Plana VIVOBAREFOOT comes the latest ‘retro infused’ barefoot cross-trainer with all the performance hallmarks of the Evo and Evo II. It is a different kind of running shoe that is more sneaker like, trendy, retro, but still has the same technology as the Evo and Evo II but fits wider (I love it!)…
Barefoot In America by Phil Maffetone
Internationally renowned researcher, educator, clinician, best-selling author, coach of the year. Now add singer and song writer to the list of accomplishments by Phil Maffetone! Debut music video, ‘Barefoot In America’, destined to become the global anthem for barefoot runners worldwide.
Barefoot Running Style
Learn. Run. Evolve!
Injinji Performance Micro Sock Liner
Injinji, the renowned maker of toe socks, just released their new Performance Sock Liner in micro length. Already available in crew and mini-crew lengths, the Injinji lightweight performance sock liner is designed to be worn as the base layer toe sock which can interface with your favorite traditional outer sock, or worn alone for those…
Sneak Peek: Brooks Pure Connect & Pure Grit
Brooks Running finally announced their Pure Project line of minimalist shoes – all 4mm drop, anatomical last, and weighing between 7 and under 10 ounces. Pure Connect (roads) and Pure Grit (trails) are the two true neutral minimalist running shoes. The Pure Flow is a cushioned shoes whereas the Pure Cadence has motion control features….
Sneak Peek: Nike Free Run+ 2
Just released – this may be the closest to a minimalist running shoe from Nike. Available in many eye-catching colors, it has a full inner-sleeve construction providing a sock-like fit that hugs the foot. The Phylite midsole provides a resilient ride and enough durability to double as an outsole, dramatically reducing overall weight to under 9 ounces….
On-Running Cloud Surfer Review
I was aware of On-Running shoes at last year’s The Running Event in Austin, TX. Their ‘Run like on clouds’ tagline sort of turned me off as I was more interested in minimal shoes with less cushioning. I did not pursue them for more details at the event because of that. But after reading about…
Sneak Peek: Inov-8 Bare-X Lite 150
Inov-8 lightest and most radical zero drop minimalist racer. The Bare-X Lite 150 has a 7mm midsole, anatomical fit, and weighs less than 6 ounces. The one piece upper has a tongue-less construction but features a stretchy material on the top of the foot to ensure a secure, comfortable fit. The new Fusion sole consists…
PROPRIOCEPTION: Making Sense Of Barefoot Running
The definitive barefoot running guide, which features glowing forewords from Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run and Harvard University Professor Daniel Lieberman, aims to put an end to the detrimental effects of jogging and inspire injury free running. Breaking through the myths and misinformation, the eBook delivers a free step-by-step guide to reducing injury…
Crocs Hover – Slip On & Lace Up
I’ve never worn Crocs before but my family has with both the original Crocs and flip flops. Most of you have probably have guessed that sooner or later, Crocs will be venturing out into other designs. There are modified original Crocs out there by do-it-yourselfers but what Crocs has done with the Hover is perfect…
GoLite Jam Lite Recovery Shoe Review
What recovery shoes do you wear after running? Most of the time, I can wear my STEM Primal Origins or New Balance Minimus Wellness if I’m not testing a pair of new running shoes. When testing running shoes with narrower toe boxes than desired, even when I anticipate that I might get blisters by tapping…
Sneak Peek: VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail
Saw this recently at a trade show. Awesome looking and VIVOBAREFOOT is definitely getting serious about trail running. They have a hydro-phobic mesh (think water repellent) and a new outsole. Everything else look similar to the current Neo model. The VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail is available for Men’s in 5 colors: Black, Royal Blue, Grey/Red, Olive,…
Inov-8 Transitioning Booklet
Inov-8 recently published their ‘Making The Transition To Natural Running‘ booklet to help runners transition to minimalist shoes gradually thus avoiding injury. A quick and easy read with just the facts needed. You can download the booklet here.
Inov-8 EvoSkin Review
The EvoSkin uses patent pending technology to create a glove-like fit of silicon around the foot and individual toes. This medical grade silicon second skin flexes in a unique and dynamic way, which allows the wearer to literally connect with the earth and experience the freedom reserved for barefoot purists. You will not get closer…
Fila Skele-toes Review
Fila is debuting its first style in the minimalist barefoot footwear category. The Fila Skeletoes (or Skele-toes) is a casual activity shoe for the whole family and offers the next best thing to walking barefoot. Like high-tech socks, the tough yet soft and ultra-comfortable fitted design is ideally suited for casual outdoor activities like biking,…
Newton Running Women’s Distancia Review
When I had my women wear testers review minimalist running shoes, both of them were still in the early transitioning stages. They’re still not used to the lack of cushioning as they both ran in stability shoes before. They are forefoot strikers since they started running so I thought it would not affect their running…
Sunglasses Review – Ryders, Julbo, Zeal Optics
Summer is coming and it is time to look for your old sunglasses for road and trail running. Or buy new ones since the new technologies are much more affordable now. With so many brands, different models, frame and lens technologies, it is very hard for runners to decide without trying them on for a…
Inov-8 Bare Grip 200 Zero Drop
The long awaited and hugely anticipated zero drop trail running shoe from fell and trail running experts Inov-8 is finally here. I’ve previously tested one of their new running shoes, the Road-X 222, which has been re-designed to be the new Road-X Lite 155 and is scheduled for release in May. I was really impressed…
Teva Gnarkosi Water Shoe Review
Runners are usually not just one-dimensional human beings. Most are active in other sports and they normally cross-train as well. Besides minimalist running shoes, our lifestyle requires casual, dress, fitness, recovery, water, and other shoes. I’ve recently reviewed the Sperry Topsider water shoe, the Ping Buckle, with their SON-R ‘see with your feet’ technology. From…
Forever Fast
From USA Track & Field organization, a motivational video for folks in the Master’s category like I am. Your body ages but your spirit doesn’t age.
Now Shipping: New Balance Minimus Trail, Road, Wellness
The complete New Balance Minimus line (Trail, Road, Wellness/Lite) is now available from the New Balance web site. Free shipping ends March 7, 2011 11:59 PM ET. New Balance 10 Men’s Minimus Trail An entirely different approach to trail running, the MT10 Minimus Trail takes the proven versatile durability of a Vibram® outsole and combines it…
Sperry Topsider SON-R Ping Buckle Review
You can see the race towards leveraging the health benefits of barefoot technologies going beyond running shoes. TRUE Linkswear has done it for golf. Now Sperry Topsider SON-R is doing it for water sports. Teva is following closely behind in the same category. Sperry Topsider is bringing you, See With Your Feet! I was drawn…