The number of Amazon Prime members keeps growing. It is now estimated that Amazon.com now has 80 million Prime customers in the United States. If you are an Amazon Prime member, Amazon wants to offer you the ability to earn more rewards on everything you buy at Amazon.com: 5 percent back on Amazon.com purchases. This…
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.
Plastiq: Meeting sign-up bonus spending requirements
Plastiq is a first-of-its-kind online payment service that enables its members to use the credit & debit cards already in their wallets to make any payment, regardless of recipient acceptance. Unlike other solutions, Plastiq processes card payments and sends them in a form that recipients already accept, either via electronic bank transfer or check. Recipients…
Nike Breaking2 Race Date and What You Need to Know to Watch it
On Saturday May 6 at 5:45 a.m. in Monza, Italy, Eliud Kipchoge, Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese will attempt to break the two-hour marathon barrier. Though the event is closed to the public, anyone with Internet access can experience the excitement by tuning into Nike’s live stream of the attempt. Here’s what you need to know.
Need To Know: Chase ‘5/24’ Rule
As you start owning or applying to more credit cards, you’ll undoubtedly run across the Chase ‘5/24’ Rule (nothing official from Chase). Basically, Chase is trying to avoid churning and has instituted a hard rule of denying certain Chase credit card applications for people that have signed up for 5 or more new credit cards…
Must Read: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day
[cmsms_row data_padding_bottom=”10″ data_padding_top=”10″ data_color=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_divider width=”long” height=”2″ style=”dashed” position=”center” margin_top=”5″ margin_bottom=”5″ animation_delay=”0″][cmsms_text animation_delay=”0″] Matt Kepnes has been teaching his readers to travel on a budget for years, and we can’t get enough of his tips. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day is a revised version (updated in 2015) that includes even…
A Day in the Life in Shamma Sandals by Dr. Mark Cuccuzzella
Guest Post by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Natural Running Center, Two Rivers Treads. I have been loving my Shamma Running Sandals well over 2 years now. I have run hundreds of miles of training runs, 2 marathons, and an Ultra. When traveling now the only footwear I bring is a pair of sandals unless it’s cold or I need something formal.
Boston Marathon 2017 results – visualized
Now that the 2017 Boston Marathon is over and results available, I’ve decided to do some data mining and apply some of my technical expertise to display the results visually – demographics and data analytics. And a few nuggets.
Breaking two hours in the marathon?
In the next two weeks, you’ll undoubtedly hear lots of media coverage about Nike’s Breaking2 Project, their quest to break the two-hour marathon barrier – the last frontier in running.
VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra 3: a water-resistant movement shoe for adventures on land & sea
After a year in production, the newly refined VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra 3 has an improved outsole which is adapted to thrive on wet and wild terrains.
Tifosi Optics SYNAPSE will rock the sport sunglasses market!
Tifosi Optics introduces the SYNAPSE, a bold new style with features designed for high voltage performance. The Tifosi Optics SYNAPSE is engineered to excel in both extreme conditions and high energy situations.
Travelling with The North Face Apex Flex GTX, Motus Tights III, and S/S Pursuit Shirt
In this review, we wear tested the women’s Apex Flex GTX Jacket, MOTUS III Tights, and the men’s Short Sleeve PURSUIT Shirt. Variable weather – cloudy, rain, and a mix of sunshine…
Wild moves in heel-to-toe natural leather with the VIVOBAREFOOT PRIMUS Lux
The VIVOBAREFOOT PRIMUS Lux is a heel-to-toe leather shoe designed for the kind of wild moves that only natural materials can provide. The ultra-minimalist VB PRIMUS Lux is built for the urban playground and lets your feet breathe naturally every step of the way.
Altra Running Shorts: Spring/Summer ’17 Apparel
The all-new Men’s Trail Short is made with Altra exclusive ZeroLite fabric and mesh paneling which both help manage moisture and protect you from the wind. A built-in running belt with 5 pockets (2 front mesh, 2 back mesh, and 1 center back zipper) helps you store a variety of essentials and keep your hands free out on the trail.
The second barefoot revolution continues with New Balance Minimus Trail: 10v1 & 10v4
The original fit and feel of the Minimus Trail 10 is back. With an upper made of flexible synthetic/mesh materials and a Vibram® outsole with flex grooves, this men’s trail running shoe offers the traction and durability you need to run on rocky trails.
Vivobarefoot super natural simplicity: Ababa Leather & Canvas
The Abbaba’s distinctive heel rocker ‘footprint sole’ is designed with simplicity in mind. The slip-on design is created using local leather, which is hand-stitched directly onto the sole, giving it perfect shape, glove-like flexibility, and amazing barefoot feel.
Meet the next evolution of the Altra Road: Alta Escalante
Introducing the Escalante™ , this new Altra Ego™ -equipped runner is built with a sleek aesthetic, thanks to the sock-like fit and flexible construction of the engineered knit upper.
Second barefoot revolution begins with Xero Shoes IPARI PRIO
The new Xero Shoes PRIO is a high performance true minimalist running & fitness shoe that is now available for purchase.
Introducing your new go-to for hot & cold drinks: Hydro Flask 22oz & 32 oz Tumblers
The Hydro Flask 22 oz and 32 oz Tumblers fit comfortably in your hand and go from backyard to beach to BBQ without missing a beat. Plus, they’re built with the same double wall insulation that you know and love from Hydro Flask, so they’ll keep your favorite drinks the perfect temperature no matter where you go.
Blaze the gnarly trails with Altra King MT
Altra King MT is made for runners who embrace mud, rocks and burly mountain climbs featuring a Vibram outsole with 6 mm lugs designed for optimal lateral breaking, medial gripping and maximum traction in wet, loose and rocky conditions.
The WTGR 2016 Editors’ Choice winners
Here are the latest WTGR Editors’ Choices for 2016 in six categories. Some of the shoe models may be discontinued in the next few months to make space for updates or new models – so you can grab them when they go on sale…
Running with the VIVOBAREFOOT Iffley Road T-Shirt
The chevron version of Iffley Road iconic men’s tee is designed to perform and built to last, offering unbeatable comfort mile after mile.
New Shoes: VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Lux & Trio
VIVOBAREFOOT Primus is built around the concept, less is more. VIVOBAREFOOT had a vision for the lightest movement shoe possible; a shoe that followed the natural shape of the foot and had the least possible interference with human movement.
Sneak Peek: Altra King MT, Superior 3, Instinct 4
A sneak preview of three Altra Zero Drop shoes in our pipeline: King MT, Superior 3, Instinct/Intuition 4
Introducing the Iffley Road X Vivobarefoot Elite Team Kit
Inspired by a passion for running, British brand Iffley Road make elite standard runwear, designed to work in tune with your body.