Experience the next thing to naked feet with the hyper-light Pure Drift. That is how Brooks Running describes the latest addition to the Pure Project collection of minimal shoes, the Pure Drift. The Pure Drift is the lightest shoe in their collection and is designed to ‘further amps up the runner’s connection with the ground…
Category: Running Gear Reviews
Skechers GOrun 2 is now available!
Available now, the follow-up to Skechers top selling running shoe, GOrun 2 is better than ever. Major updates are: lighter weight, softer & more breathable mesh, and custom-fit removable insole. I like the GOrun 2 for speed training and running on roads. They come in a variety of both loud and muted colors for both…
The Running Event 2012 – Wrap Up & Best Products
The 2012 Running Event just ended December 6. It has been an exhaustive but thoroughly enjoyable three days at the Running Event (TRE) and Austin, Texas! I intend to make this pilgrimage every year as long as I’m still involved in running gear and running education. The Summer Outdoor Retailer Show is another major tradeshow…
The Running Event 2012 – Day Three
The last Running Event day is usually quiet and last minute deals are finalized between buyers and vendors. Vendors network with each other. Retailers network with each other. It’s a small community and everyone knows each other. Read my complete The Running Event: On The Floor – Day Three report… You can see all my Examiner.com articles…
The Running Event 2012 – Day Two
Continuing with what we saw on the floor on TRE Day One yesterday, it’s shoes galore! Read my complete The Running Event: On The Floor – Day Two report… You can see all my Examiner.com articles here.
The Running Event 2012 – Day One
Greetings from Austin, Texas! This is my third year attending the Running Event in Austin. The Running Event (TRE) is a conference and expo for over 1,000 running specialty store buyers and featuring over 225 vendors including mainstays Adidas, ASICS, Brooks, Mizuno, and Nike. TRE will showcase premier and up-and-coming products in the $800 billion…
Altra Zero Drop Superior Review
With a removable StoneGuard system and CheckerTrail sticky rubber outsole, The Superior trail shoe is Altra Zero Drop‘s latest offering. The Superior is designed to give incredible protection and stability on loose dirt and rocks – you can tackle the toughest trails with this rugged shoe. The Altra Superior lightweight trail shoe offers a zero…
TESHUB Twitch and 5T Sleeve Review
TESHUB (Oakland, CA) is led by former professional baseball player Samuel Taylor. Taylor played nine years with the California Angels and Cincinnati Reds. His career was cut short due to continuous injuries to his foot, ankle, and patella. Taylor recognized the critical importance of athletes maintaining their short term and long term health and…
Sneak Peek: Brooks Pure Drift
The next evolution of Brooks Pure Project will be here very soon. The long awaited new model, the Pure Drift, will be available Jan 1, 2013. I’m really looking forward to wear testing this model! Spread those toes with two split grooves that allow your forefoot to flex through its three functional units. A hardly-there…
Nike Total Blackout Collection – Finish Line EXCLUSIVE
A holiday collection of footwear designed exclusively for Finish Line. Total Blackout joins Nike performance and technology with premium colors and details throughout the shoe. For her, the swirls of color become a blur as you run. This collection embodies swag with the speckled midsole and tech laces that remind you of strength. The tongue…
Latest Minimalist Shoe Rankings
Just in time for the holidays, we’ve released our first ‘by-my-gut’ minimalist shoe ranking or ratings as wear tested by us. See the complete list of all the running and fitness minimal shoes. We will be adding more categories and shoes in the next few weeks. We currently have over 150 shoes wear tested and…
Mizuno EVO Levitas Review
Mizuno is launching two different zero drop shoes next year focused on midfoot striking and connecting with the ground. Their new EVO collection, consisting of the Cursoris and Levitas, is a brand-new line designed from the ground up for the midfoot runner. According to Mizuno Footwear Director, Rod Foley, “EVO is tailored to optimize your…
Born 2 Run Road Review
The Born To Run (B2R) movement began with Eric Swartz (Ironman triathlete, runner, entrepreneur) who had suffered multiple injuries while training and kept him away from the sports he loved. When Swartz read Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book, Born to Run, he realized the cause of his injuries and he wanted to make it right. So,…
GoLite Footwear TR63 Review
Take to the trail confidently in the new GoLite TR63 trail shoe. Engineered for the varying demands of single-track trail running, this pull-on men’s outdoor running shoe features a breathable mesh and stretch nylon upper with a four-guide lacing system to ensure a glove-like fit. The Zero Drop construction keeps you low to the ground…
Sneak Peek: Mizuno Evo collection
From Mizuno comes the EVO collection, their brand-new line designed from the ground up for the midfoot runner. EVO is tailored to optimize your natural stride and form, and features the light, responsive protection of Wave Technology. Mizuno Wave Evo Levitas – Zero drop, about 15mm stack height. 7.5 ounces. MSRP $110.00 Mizuno Wave Evo Cursoris – Zero drop,…
Minimalist Shoe Buying Guide #1: Fall-Winter ’12
Sponsored By We’ve just launched the inaugural version (Issue #1) of our Minimalist Shoe Buying Guide for Fall-Winter 2012! Covers the latest minimalist shoes available from footwear manufacturers for Fall/Winter 2012. This publication (PDF and iBook) is available for FREE. Available exclusively for the Apple iPad in the interactive iBook format, you will need the…
TRUE Linkswear Sensei review
This review is written from the runner’s point of view. For a golfer’s point of view, please read Robert’s TRUE Sensei review. Two years ago, I reviewed the TRUE Linkswear Tour golf shoe – it was the inaugural version of TRUE Linkswear barefoot-platform golf shoe. Even back then, Rob Rigg, President of TRUE Linkswear, already…
How to run a marathon in less than four hours . . . in a golf shoe?
[jbox color=”green” title=”From the Desk of Robert Yen“] Minimalist Shoes Wear Tester – Golf Robert is a second-generation native of Phoenix, Arizona. When not practicing law, he can usually be found playing–as he has for the past 44 years–one of the nearly 300 golf courses in and around the Phoenix metropolitan area. Robert Yen’s reviews [/jbox]…
Sneak Peek: VIVOBAREFOOT The One, Stealth, Evo Lite SS ’13
For Spring Summer 2013, VIVOBAREFOOT will be launching new product innovations including: The One – Their fastest on-road shoe ever Stealth – Lightweight and hexagonal partner to ‘The One’ Evo Lite – Water-resistant breathability and multi-terrain traction VIVOBAREFOOT The One Thin, PU laminated upper on hex thin mesh to give structure and hold across the mid foot combined with…
Vibram Five Fingers SeeYa LS Shoe Review
We’ve recently reviewed the Vibram Five Fingers SeeYa and now Vibram has launched the laced version, VFF SeeYa LS. The SeeYa LS delivers the versatility of a traditional running sneaker while keeping you connected to the ground. The updated, technically styled upper features a padded tongue and micro-suede overlay ensuring a snug yet comfortable fit….
VIVOBAREFOOT is supporting Susan G Komen
VIVOBAREFOOT is supporting the Susan G Komen for Cure® by donating 10% of profits on their ‘pink’ shoes to the foundation. To help VIVOBAREFOOT is offering 20% off these ‘pink‘ styles until the end of October: use the promotional code KOMEN20 at the checkout to redeem this offer. www.vivobarefoot.com
Skechers GObionic Shoe Review
Skechers continues its expansion into the performance market with Skechers GObionic, a revolutionary zero-drop minimalist lightweight running shoe featuring an intuitive bio-inspired design. Skechers GObionic was developed by the SKECHERS Advanced Concepts Team through a unique engineering process where nature and inspired organic design drive innovations. Skechers listened to feedback from runners and worked directly…
Vibram Five Fingers Spyridon Shoe Review
We’ve recently reviewed the Vibram Five Fingers Spyridon LS and now Vibram has launched the non-laces version, VFF Spyridon, with a hook-and-loop closure. The Spyridon offers the same great minimalist trail running experience as the Spyridon LS providing the perfect balance of “foot feel” and protection on rugged terrain. With Vibram’s 3D Cocoon technology, the…
SKORA FORM for Women Shoe Review
Following the successful debut of the Men’s performance running footwear collection, SKORA has recently launched the Women’s collection. We were blown away by the SKORA FORM when we reviewed it earlier this year. Now two of my female wear testers get to check them out – my reward for their work! As for the specific…