I’ve played golf since I was 14 years old. Over the past five decades I’ve worn nearly every style and nearly every brand of shoe on the market from the stiff, steel-shanked leather shoes with metal spikes, to today’s more casual, athletic, soft spike and spike-less models.
Category: Shoe Reviews
TRUE Innovation
TRUE hasn’t stopped innovating. Their latest being their KNITs. At just 9.5 ounces they’re the lightest golf shoes I’ve ever worn.
How do you recover after Running & Cycling? Topo Athletic REKOVR is it!
Maximize your recovery days with a feature set designed to stimulate and restore a fatigued body through movement.
Samuel Hubbard shoes – how comfortable are they?
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
Enhanced protection and durability with the Altra Lone Peak 3.0
Named after eleven thousand feet of pure Utah peak ruggedness, the Lone Peak 3.0 is the latest version of the trail shoe that started it all for Altra. They’ve added additional protection to the upper for increased durability and protection when the trail starts to bite back.
Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2: Bringing lightweight comfort to natural running
The new Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2 offers a soft, highly-responsive ride, suitable for a variety of distances and speeds. The updated upper mesh offers additional structure and durability without affecting weight or breathability.
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.