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…
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.
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…
VIVOBAREFOOT Dharma Review
One of the best barefoot-inspired dress shoe from VIVOBAREFOOT. This one beats everything available now. Read full VIVOBAREFOOT Dharma review here.
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.