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.

New Research: Boston course slowest of World Marathon Majors
Researchers say rules governing records should be changed because weather, not course topography, appears to have most effect on elites’ times in all WMM courses.

The Best Travel Shirt: The North Face Getaway
On my summer trip to Europe, I’ve packed three The North Face items for wear testing in the heat of Rome (Roma, Italy) and the cloudy & wet weather in Amsterdam & Rotterdam (Netherlands): the short sleeve GETAWAY & VENT ME shirts and PARAMOUNT 3.0 pants. I figure these were the perfect apparel for braving the crowds and weather.

The Best Travel Casual Minimalist Shoe: LEMs Nine2Five
I reviewed the original LEMs Nine2Five almost 4 years ago and have put in over a few hundred miles on them since then. I’ve worn the LEMs Nine2Five for over 8 hours for trade conferences or for work and decided to take it on my latest trip to Europe because of the changing weather and their rough cobblestone streets…

Chronology Cap Toe and Plain Toe Oxfords pre-orders at $50 OFF
The Chronology (formerly The Primal Professional) Version 4.0 FER and ZETONE dress casual minimalist shoes (zero drop) are almost ready for shipment. You can pre-order now for delivery in late-September/early-October at Minimalist Shoes with coupon code chronology50 for $50 OFF.

Introducing the VIVOBAREFOOT Swim Run Collection
VIVOBAREFOOT is one of the official partner for the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun series. The race consists of a 75km course, between 26 islands, over land and sea, with pairs of competitors connected by a 10m cord.

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WTGR Minimalist Shoes Hall of Fame
7 years later, here are the best of the best minimalist shoes I’ve ever wear tested and still run in today!

Take $25 to $50 OFF your order at Minimalist-Shoes.com – July 4th Sale
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BUFF® Boasts Additions to Run Ambassador Team for 2017
Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear, is proud to announce its formidable group of running ambassadors for 2017. The world-renowned brand has added accomplished trail runners, Suzanna Bon and Zach Miller to a team already comprising the likes of Anton Krupicka, Ian Sharman, Adam Kimble, Michael Wardian and Gina Lucrezi.

VIVOBAREFOOT Minimalist Month
International Barefoot Day is June 1, 2017 and VIVOBAREFOOT is kicking off Minimalist Month with a chance for you to give VIVOBAREFOOT a go!

Hydro Flask Summer bundles – save 10%
The Summer is a busy month of activities – graduation, Father’s Day, vacation travel, camping, outdoor dining, outdoor adventures, and many more. Now is the time to stock up on Hydro Flask items with a limited time 10% off on Hydro Flask Bundles.

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.

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.