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…
Category: Running Gear Reviews
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?
This review is written from the golfer’s point of view. For a runner’s point of view, please read Nick’s TRUE Sensei review. “Sensei” is an expression in Japanese used to address a teacher, but it’s also a term used to show respect to someone who has achieved a certain level of mastery in an art…
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…
A Minimalist Trail Shoe For The Cold Weather – New Balance Trail 110 All-Season
The New Balance 110 Winter is an enhanced version of the original New Balance MT/WT 110 which we reviewed here last year. The most noticeable feature is a waterproof gaiter that wraps the entire shoe and ankle, locking out water and debris. The New Balance Trail 110 All Weather is a minimum feature, minimum neutral trail…
Salomon Sense Shoe Review
The long awaited shoe designed for Kilian Jornet, veteran and winner of the Western States 100, is finally here. The Salomon Sense is an intuitive running shoe designed in close collaboration with Kilian Jornet for the most demanding trail races on the planet. Salomon’s R&D team went to work on a shoe that would deliver…
Xero Shoes in 4 COOL colors!
Xero Shoes (formerly Invisible Shoes) today announced that you can now get them in 4 WAY COOL colors. And to celebrate, you can also save 20% if you order by October 2nd! In addition to their Coal Black, you can now get Mocha Earth, Electric Mint, Boulder Sky, and Hot Salmon. Combine those with their different…
Nike Fly Knit versus Adidas Prime Knit
Nike won an injunction from the District Court in Nuremberg that prohibits Adidas from selling the adiZero Primeknit. Nike claimed in its suit that the shoes infringe on its Flyknit patent. Nike’s full statement follows, “We are pleased the District Court in Nuremberg has granted our application for an interim injunction against adidas for patent…
Sneak Peek: Nike Free Inneva Woven
Another interesting uppers technology from Nike. Not sure how this compare to Fly Knit as I don’t have either models… Designed to mimic the natural biomechanics of the foot, the Nike Free Inneva Woven is defined by its premium crafted details: a hand-woven upper, dynamic lacing system and natural motion. An intricate 360-degree hand-woven system…
New Balance XC900 Spike-Less Shoe Review
The New Balance XC900 offers an incredibly light, responsive, and sturdy ride without being overprotective or cumbersome with their latest lightweight cross-country flat. Sections in the outsole were perfed out to reduce weight thus creating a cross country and trail running shoe that is high performance and fast. The NB XC900 is for the more…
Adidas Running 20% OFF Sale – Adipure Collection Included!
Adidas Running 20% OFF Sale! Limited time offer valid only from 9/7/12 to 9/14/12. Offer expires on 9/14/12 at 11:59pm (PT). Offer is good for 20% off full price running shoes before tax is applied Use discount code RUN20. Free Shipping on Orders of $49 Limited time offer valid from 8/1/12 to 9/14/12. Offer expires…