One of the best barefoot-inspired dress shoe from VIVOBAREFOOT. This one beats everything available now. Read full VIVOBAREFOOT Dharma review here.
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.
Zensah Compression Sleeves & Shirt
Another great compression leg sleeves and new compression shirt reviewed. Read full Zensah review here.
Zoot Ultra Speed Gomez Review
Want a racing flat that looks awesome? Not a zero drop shoe but minimalist enough to add to your shoe rotation. Read Zoot Ultra Speed review.
Somnio NADA Review
Is this the ‘ultimate minimalist running shoe’ as Tina Gaudoin of the Wall Street Journal calls it? Check out what we think. Read the full Somnio NADA review.
Looxcie LX1 Wearable Camcorder Review
I had the idea that a wearable camcorder would help with self-analyzing a runner’s running form and also capture insights into the running styles of elite athletes. Imagine if a runner can wear a camcorder and heart rate monitor on races or during training runs. Capture what the runner is seeing as they run and…
GoLite Tara Lite Shoe Review
The long awaited Tarahumara-inspired trail racer from GoLite is finally here. And we took it for a test drive. Read the full review.
STEM Origins Shoe Review
I first ran across STEM Footwear last year after I read the “The World is Flat… if You Are a Foot” by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella of Two Rivers Treads and Andrew Rademacher of STEM. I had been in touch with Andrew since then and they finally delivered their first Origins samples at the Winter Outdoor…
Patagonia Advocate Moc, Pau, Loulu Reviewed
When I first approached Patagonia about a casual/dress minimalist shoe, I had the Patagonia Loulu in mind because of it’s wide toe box, dressy look, and most importantly, non-heeled. But they quickly suggested the Patagonia Pau and Patagonia Advocate Moc. And they were right as those two models are much more flexible, lighter, and more…
New Balance Minimus Wellness Review
The Minimus Wellness model from the New Balance Minimus line completes the offering for Spring/Summer ’11. This recovery shoe is lightweight and lace less – an interesting slip-on for casual wear as well as recovery. Read full review here.
Merrell Trail & Pace Glove Review
The zero drop shoes from Merrell are here! Shipping in mid-February, they’re the first ones available for purchase. And most retailers are already taking orders. Find out how the Merrell Trail Glove and Pace Glove performed. Read the full review here.
OeTZI 3300 OTZ1 Low Leather & Low Suede
In my search for non-heeled casual and dress shoes now that I have transitioned to minimalist running shoes, my quest brought me to heel-less and zero drop shoes from Terra Plana Vivobarefoot, OeTZI3300, STEM Footwear, Patagonia, and El Naturalista. Coincidently, the CEO and Creative Director of OeTZI3330, Ludovic Malmoux, contacted me after reading my blog…
Compression Socks Review
I have always wondered if compression socks worked. For over two months, I tested out compression socks and compression calf sleeves from CEP, CW-X, RecoFit, Injinji, and Recovery Sock. See if it will work for you! Read compression socks review.
Pre-Orders: Altra Running & GoLite Footwear
Pre-orders are being taken for all of Altra Running zero drop shoes including Adam, Eve, Intuition, Instinct, and Lone Peak. Go to Altra Running web site. You can also reserve your pair of Go Lite Footwear Tara Lite. The first shipment is already sold out. Visit Go Lite Footwear web site.
Brooks Green Silence Shoe Review
This racing flat from Brooks is a shocker – ‘Green’ as in eco-conscious and ‘Silence’ as in fast and light. The Brooks Green Silence racing shoe exceeded all our expectations! Read Brooks Green Silence full review.
Merrell Barefoot Collection Preview
Arriving in stores earlier than any other major footwear manufacturer is the Merrell Barefoot Collection. Here’s a quick preview of the models available in February or March 2011. Prices range from $90 to $120. Full reviews will be forthcoming late January. Merrell Men’s Trial Glove With advanced protection from rocks and roots but minimal cushioning,…
Li-Ning Fremont Racing Shoe Review
The powerhouse brand from China has arrived in the USA. Their Fall offering in the lightweight running shoe category is the Fremont. And it’s a good start with some great shoes coming in 2011. Read Li-Ning USA Fremont full review.
Altra Running ‘The Adam’ Shoe Review
The one minimalist running shoe a lot of runners are looking forward to reviewing is finally here – a true minimalists dream. Move over Vibram? Read the full review of Altra Adam.
Performance Running Socks Review
What kind of running socks would work with your minimal shoes? It’s getting cold even in the West Coast. Find out which socks I would recommend. Read full review here.
Somnio Runaissance 2.0 Review
Somnio Running zero drop running shoes are here! Find out how the latest zero drop version of Runaissance (2.0 NADA) performed. Read full Somnio Runaissance 2.0 review.
Running To The Limit Review
What does it take to become an international marathon runner? Follow film maker and runner Alex Vero on his journey to find out firsthand. Read Running To The Limit review.
K-Swiss K-Ruuz Shoe Review
Do you think a non-zero drop lightweight racer can be an affordable minimalist running shoe? I decided to find out for my self. Read full review of K-Ruuz.
New Balance Minimus Road & Minimus Trail Review
I decided to take a different approach here by providing information that other reviewers may not have covered. And find out how they rated. Read the complete review of the first two shoes in the New Balance Minimus collection.
What Is The Minimalist Running Lifestyle?
Do you live a minimalist running lifestyle? What kind of casual or fitness or dress shoes do you wear besides your running shoes? Are they zero drop? Will you embrace a lifestyle change? Read full article.
The Year Of The Minimalist Shoes – 2011
2011 will be the year of living minimalistic. Do you know what companies have the most innovative technologies? And who are the most influential players? Read more here…