Bruce Katz, CEO of Samuel Hubbard, has been quoted as saying, “We make conventional shoes that look and feel great with lots of colors, and it’s getting people excited about wearing shoes again… Our shoes look good with jeans or chinos. It’s fresh… And the comfort completely sells them”.
Category: Gear Reviews – Running, Cycling, Travel, Outdoors, Wearables, Money & More
Carets Co FER Cap-Toe Oxford, Oxblood, v4 Dress Shoes
I’ve waited a long time for this version 4.0 of the FER Cap-Toe Oxford from Carets Co. I last wear tested a pair of the original Primal Professional FER Cap-Toe over 4 years ago and I still wear that same pair today.
VIVOBAREFOOT minimalist shoes: Slyde, Kanna, Finisterre
VIVOBAREFOOT is celebrating minimalism this month and what’s most appropriate are three models that are truly as minimalist as they come: Slyde Leather, Kanna, and Ultra 3 Bloom X Finisterre.
Topo Athletic Ultrafly 2 lightly cushioned training road shoe
The new Topo Athletic Ultrafly 2 (5mm drop) is a cushioned road running shoe featuring a 3-density midsole for light guidance throughout the gait cycle.
PATH Projects running apparel: designs & technical fabrics that outperform, out style, out-run
There is no perfect liner material for all weather conditions and distances. Shorts and liners should always be separate to match them to specific needs. It made so much sense – how did everyone miss this concept?
Nike Epic React Flyknit is unleashed
We’ve shared most of the details behind the design and development of the Nike Epic React in our post, Meet the Nike Epic React Flyknit, late last month. This post is a quick review of what we think about the Epic React as a racing shoe.
Train with the new light and fast Skechers GORun 6
The new Skechers GORun 6 is the latest generation in the Skechers GORun series of 4mm drop lightweight, cushioned neutral running shoes. Designed for speed, it’s responsive, supportive and lightning fast.
Taking the new Xero Shoes TerraFlex through the jungles of Borneo
The new Xero Shoes TerraFlex is a high-performance, true minimalist trail running and hiking shoe. Ever since thousands of Xero Shoes fans have taken their first Xero Shoes running shoe, the Prio, out on the trail, they wanted more grip, more traction, and a bit more protection. Naturally, TerraFlex is born.
Get wowed with the Altra Running Vanish-R racing flat
Altra’s first true racing flat is here! The Vanish-R is extremely lightweight and flexible for a great fit and feel during your training and racing on the road or track.
Create stunning Living Photos with Floment iPhone App
Create stunning Living Photos in just seconds with Floment. All you have to do is select the parts you want to animate and your images will be brought to life instantly!
Meet the Nike Epic React Flyknit
The shoe’s upper is simple. The forefoot, toe and arch are very sculpted thanks to the one-piece Nike Flyknit bootie that was precision-engineered for support, flexibility and breathability in the spots where runners need it. It’s minimal and close to the foot but still supportive.
A revolution in versatility and functional fashion with the SCOTTeVEST Revolution Jacket
The SCOTTeVEST Revolution Jacket features 26 pockets to securely store and organize all of your gadgets and daily essentials. With the 100% Healspro LM poly fabric Revolution, you will always be prepared for changing weather conditions – the adjustable and detachable hood can be rolled into the collar for storage or zipped off and stored in one of the pockets.
Carets Co (formerly Chronology LG) FER & ZETONE Version 4 now shipping!
Timeless Style and Comfort, the ZETONE and FER is interchangeable with multiple outfits and situations formal and casual. The FER and ZETONE are exactly the same, except for the presence or absence of a cap over the toe.
Enhanced Visibility and Weather Resistance with VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Hi-Viz
Expanding the Primus collection again, VIVOBAREFOOT introduces a light and lean movement shoe with a HI-VIZ ‘non absorbing’ reflective mesh.
Runventure2, the natural trail runner from Topo Athletic
The Topo Athletic Runventure 2 is a lightly cushioned and responsive, zero drop trail runner. It uses the same high performance rubber sole found on the Terraventure, combined with a slightly thinner EVA midsole.
Feel the Ground, Not the Cold with VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Lux WP
VIVOBAREFOOT has extended their Primus Collection with the new Primus Lux WP (winterproof). The Primus Lux WP has been re-designed for the colder months, with their premium wild hide leather uppers and stretchy airprene collar for a sock like fit.
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2017 Wear Tested Gear Review Winners
Here are the latest WTGR Editors’ Choices for 2017 in six categories. As with every year end planning, 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.
Epson Launches Stunning New Line of GPS Running Watches
Drawing on its decades-long technical expertise, Epson today announces ProSense, a new line of GPS running watches that provide exceptional precision, economy, benefits and craftsmanship.
Cotopaxi Paray Lightweight Jacket & Tees for the cool weather
Designed primarily as a running shell, the Cotopaxi Paray Lightweight Jacket has quickly become the layer that goes everywhere we go. This ultralight jacket packs down into its chest pocket for compact travel, yet deploys into an element-blocking fortress at a moment’s notice.
Vivobarefoot Shoe Guide
“Which Vivobarefoot shoe do you recommend?”
Vivobarefoot Iffley Road running shoe collaboration: Primus Lite, Primus Trail FG
Iffley Road continues its collaboration with Vivobarefoot from running apparel to running shoes with the launch of two distinct styles, the limited edition Primus Trail FG and Primus Lite.
Introducing Xero Shoes natural movement boots: Daylite Hiker & Coalton
The Daylite Hiker (Men’s and Women’s) is built on the same natural movement platform as their best-selling Prio while the Coalton (Men’s only) is a casual Chukka boot that features a semi-distressed full-grain leather upper that gives each pair its own unique character.
Training with the VIVOBAREFOOT Swimrun: Primus Trail & Stealth II
We introduced readers to the VIVOBAREFOOT Swim Run Collection last month and had the opportunity to put in between 75-100 miles on each of the two models: Primus Trail Swimrun & Stealth II Swimrun.