The Minimus Cross Trainer is the latest addition to the New Balance Minimus line of shoes. The Minimus collection is not just about running but shoes for the complete minimalist lifestyle – lightweight, versatile, minimalist footwear, is designed to provide a “better than barefoot” experience. The New Balance Minimus Cross Trainer is designed for serious…
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Amphipod Hydration Systems
Amphipod is a company specializing in hydration waist packs and handheld bottles. Amphipod is all about minimalism: carrying as little as needed and everything is fully customizable. There is minimalism beyond shoes… As the weather starts warming up, staying hydrated for long runs on trails is critical for your health and safety. As more and…
New Balance RC 1400
From New Balance comes the FAST and FIERCE neutral racing flat, the RC 1400. Inspired by the 890, the RC 1400 is a lightweight and minimal racing flat that is perfect for running on slick and smooth pavement and track surfaces. When I first heard about this shoe, I wasn’t sure what the differential is…
Merrell Barefoot Sonic Glove
Merrell has added another minimal shoe to their amazing Barefoot Collection – the Sonic Glove (for men). We will review the Lithe Glove for women in a future post. I rotate through Trail Glove and True Glove in Merrell’s Barefoot Collection in my weekly runs when I’m not wear testing other brands. My best classification…
Run Branca Running Sandal
I don’t usually run in sandals or huaraches because of the cold weather. But since it started warming up, I’ve decided to test the Run Branca running sandal during my barefoot running session (one day a week). Of all the huaraches I’ve tested thus far, the Teva Zilch is the current favorite of mine. I’ve…
Teva Mush Frio Lace Canvas & Ballerina Mesh
Teva is diving into the casual lightweight minimal shoes category with their latest Mush Flyweights Collection. We’ve recently reviewed the Teva Zilch from their Skinny Dip Collection and was really impressed. The Mush Flyweights Collection consist of the Mush Frio Slip Canvas and Mush Frio Lace Canvas for Men’s and for Women’s, they have the…
Mizuno Wave Universe 4
The Mizuno Wave Universe 3 (MWU3) is one of the best selling running shoe and racing flat from Mizuno. The updated Wave Universe 4 (MWU4) kept the same midsole and outsole and focused on making the design even better. And loud with a vibrant orange and anthracite uppers! This is my first pair of Mizuno…
VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra
From VIVOBAREFOOT, the lightest running shoe in the world has arrived! The Ultra, an amphibious three-in-one running, walking, camping, and water shoe. Weighing at 3.8 ounces without the insert sock-liner or tongue (0.2 ounces), and only 5.8 ounces with the sock-liner, the VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra is suitable for light trail cross training, water sports, long runs…
Simple Shoes Gummy & Take On Ribbon Suede
Simple Shoes is one of the many brands in Deckers Outdoor Corporation portfolio. Deckers is a leading designer, producer, marketer, and brand manager of innovative, high-quality footwear and accessories, primarily under two proprietary brands: UGG and Teva. Simple Shoes produces a line of casual and sustainable lifestyle sneakers and accessories. Simple is your stereotypical, anti-stereotype…
OeTZI 3300 300GMS Coarse Linen
I wrote about an up and coming company, OeTZI3330, a few months back when I reviewed their OTZ-1 collection. They have recently introduced their Spring/Summer 2011 300GMS collection with a new footbed technology, CORKlite. CORKlite is a sandwich of cork and perforated EVA. The CORKlite footbed is much lighter than the CORKfit with a little…
Saucony Peregrine
The more trails I run, the more I enjoy running. But minimalist running trail shoes are usually designed for a specific type of terrain like hard packed trail, mud, loose trail, off the beaten path, or just soft trails. I’ve been running with the Merrell Trail Glove and VIVBAREFOOT Neo for most trail surfaces and…
Nike Free Run+ 2
Nike came out with the first Free in 2004. Nike Running is all about natural motion and trying to enable the athlete to run as smoothly as possible. This system is very natural and allowing it to move with your body. But the added benefit here is that it’s strengthening your foot and reducing injuries…
Cushe Wild Run & Baja Mocc WP
I wrote about Cushe a few weeks back on their Coastal Supremacy collection and this is another installment covering their Universal Traveller collection. This collection is a rugged, robust and hardwearing range designed for outdoor sports (including on snow) and in transit (travel). Inspired by the outdoors and adventure travel, Cushe uses premium, rich full…
Saucony Hattori Shoe Review
The Saucony Hattori is Saucony’s latest entry into the minimalist zero-drop racing flat category. It’s also Saucony’s lightest and most minimal shoe that is designed to be like an extension of your feet. I have written about Saucony’s transition to minimalist shoes recently and this is their first zero drop shoe. Saucony is the first…
Teva Zilch Review
Teva’s Skinny Dip Collection is made up of the thinnest, lightest, and most minimalistic shoes. According to Teva, “Flexing and moving naturally with your foot makes you feel like you’re wearing nothing at all, giving you an amazing connection to the earth beneath you.” Currently, the Skinny Dip Collection is made up of the Teva…
Cushe Shucoon Mocc & Shucoon Slide
I first noticed Cushe (pronounced “Cushy”) at a recent footwear trade show and was so impressed with their shoes that I wanted to test them out as soon as possible. They look like a brand that is very hip and encouraging an active outdoor lifestyle even though their logo featured a laid back and relaxed…
RecoFIT Full Leg Compressor
I had tested RecoFIT Sports compression calf sleeves before and they performed very well in our tests. And even months later, I’m still wearing them for all my runs! And RecoFIT is launching a new product in the next few weeks, a full-leg compression unit, the RecoFIT Compressors. The full leg unit offers gradient compression…
VIVOBAREFOOT Neo
From Terra Plana VIVOBAREFOOT comes the latest ‘retro infused’ barefoot cross-trainer with all the performance hallmarks of the Evo and Evo II. It is a different kind of running shoe that is more sneaker like, trendy, retro, but still has the same technology as the Evo and Evo II but fits wider (I love it!)…
Injinji Performance Micro Sock Liner
Injinji, the renowned maker of toe socks, just released their new Performance Sock Liner in micro length. Already available in crew and mini-crew lengths, the Injinji lightweight performance sock liner is designed to be worn as the base layer toe sock which can interface with your favorite traditional outer sock, or worn alone for those…
On-Running Cloud Surfer Review
I was aware of On-Running shoes at last year’s The Running Event in Austin, TX. Their ‘Run like on clouds’ tagline sort of turned me off as I was more interested in minimal shoes with less cushioning. I did not pursue them for more details at the event because of that. But after reading about…
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…
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,…