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…
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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…
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…
SKECHERS GOrun
SKECHERS Fitness Group is jumping into the barefoot-style running category with the premiere of SKECHERS GOrun, a lightweight minimalist running shoe. Features of the GOrun include: Lightweight: GOrun is astonishingly light. Midfoot Strike: A 4mm heel forces the runner to land midfoot to forefoot which minimizes joint stress and maximizes efficiency. Go Impulse Sensors: Strategically placed…
A Sneak Peek Inside the New NB Minimus Zero Uppers
In the next installment (see previous installment NB Minimus Zero Sole) of the New Balance Minimus Zero design series, two NB senior designers, Drew Nyssen and Chris Wawrousek, talks about the uppers of the Zero collection – inspiration of how they were designed and developed. There really is no roadmap for designing ultra-lightweight and zero-drop…
Civic Duty Exhilaration
Civic Duty footwear is made of Tyvek, a comfortable, breathable material made by DuPont™ that is also water resistant and highly durable. Tyvek, it’s not just for FedEx anymore. The lightweight, paper-like material , best known for its use in mailing pouches and home building, provides the inspiration for a new line of casual sneakers….
Merrell Barefoot Road Glove
Merrell will be officially launching a zero drop minimalist road shoe with the Merrell Road Glove for men in Spring 2012 (Dash Glove for women). The Road and Dash Glove have synthetic leather and breathable air mesh uppers with reflective materials. They also have a fused rubber bumper. The midsole does not have the shock…
Brooks Running Pure Grit
Brooks Running is finally moving into minimalism with the Pure Project and it is Brooks biggest launch in its history. The line of four shoes (Pure Connect, Pure Cadence, Pure Flow, and Pure Grit) incorporate five new design elements and the shoes weigh in at less than 10 ounces each. The Pure Connect is the…
New Balance MT 110
An update to the award-winning New Balance MT 101, the New Balance 110 Trail, a minimalistic trail runner, offers many of the same features and benefits that made its predecessor successful, including a thin Rock Stop plate in the outsole that protects feet from punctures and disperses shock without sacrificing the natural running feel. The…
NYC Barefoot Run 2011 – Candid Shots
Some shots taken Saturday and Sunday at NYC Barefoot Run…
The Evolution of the NB Minimus Zero Sole
There’s a lot of truth in what you see on the bottom of shoes Seated in a back corner on the 5th floor of the New Balance Design Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Chris Wawrousek, Senior Designer, is literally surrounded by this truth in the form of the hundreds of prototyped, well-worn and yet-to-be-tried shoes that…
VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail
From Terra Plana VIVOBAREFOOT comes their first trail shoe with all the hallmarks of VIVOBAREFOOT: the patented ultra-thin sole, anatomic shape and great looking design but with teeth. The VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail is the barefoot and breathable off-road performance trail running shoe. Balancing maximum proprioception with grip and traction, the Neo Trail is designed to…
Fall & Spring Shoe Buying Guide
It’s that time of the year! New models that are announced in January and August at the Outdoor Retailer shows are starting to ship to retailers – running specialty stores and some big box stores. Here’s our guide to the most anticipated road, trail, and casual minimalist shoes. As common with new models, they are…
VIVOBAREFOOT Training Clinic
VIVOBAREFOOT finally announced that registration is OPEN for the US program in Denver: 26th October – 30th October, 9:00AM – 5:00PM Pura Vida Fitness and Spa| 2955 East 1st Avenue, Suite 200 | Denver CO 80206 USA Other times/dates available only for the UK. Here’s your chance to become a VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coach! More information at…
HeadSweats Performance Hats
Headsweats is a maker of high-performance, ultra-light, super wicking hats and visors that keep athletes safe, as well as dry. I sweat a lot when I run. And with the heat in the West Coast, I’m always wearing a running hat. But most hats do not keep the sweat off my eyes and face. Until…
Minimalist Running Shoes – Generation 2.0
I wrote last November about the most influential footwear manufacturers in ‘2011 – The Year of Minimalist Shoes‘. The majority of them delivered as promised but a few faded and a few jumped ahead in the pack. Coming late Fall ’11 and Spring ’12, the next generation of minimalist running shoes or as some…
Runner’s World UK – The Making Of A Shoe
In the September 2011 issue of Runner’s World US and the October 2011 issue of Runner’s World UK, both the US and UK editions have the same cover and also cover similar articles except for the Shoe Buyer’s Guide. The US edition ‘Fall Shoe Guide‘ featured 24 new reviews including four minimal shoes – New…
Merrell Barefoot Minimalist Lifestyle Collection
Merrell is kicking into full gear with a slew of Generation 2.0 (Gen2) minimalist running shoes and new models for training, water sports, and wellness: Run, Train, Water, Life. I wrote about the Minimalist Lifestyle almost a year ago and boy, what a difference a year makes! I’ve tested over 50 minimal shoes in running…
Run Real with Skora
As we approach the Spring 2012 shoe announcements and product details from all footwear manufacturers, we are starting a series of articles on ‘Generation 2.0’ (Gen2) minimalist running shoes (or barefoot running shoes) in addition to the ‘State of Minimalist Shoes’ and the whole ‘Minimalist Lifestyle’ which we touched on almost a year ago (see…
Top 10 Things You Need To Know About New Balance Minimus Zero Collection
There’s more to zero drop than meets the eye. New Balance will be releasing more information about the Minimus Zero collection at the Summer Outdoor Retailer show this week. Here’s a sneak peek at what you need to know. New Balance Minimus Zero will arrive in running stores across the country in March 2012. This…
VIVOBAREFOOT Winter 2011 Collection Video
VIVOBAREFOOT/Terra Plana just posted an amazing video showing off the collection of barefoot running shoes launching next month. I can’t wait for the Neo Trail!!! You can sign up to be notified of its availability on the VIVOBAREFOOT web site. VIVOBAREFOOT AW11 Shoot from VIVOBAREFOOT on Vimeo.