Is this the ‘ultimate minimalist running shoe’ as Tina Gaudoin of the Wall Street Journal calls it? Check out what we think. Read the full Somnio NADA review.
Category: Running Gear Reviews
GoLite Tara Lite Shoe Review
The long awaited Tarahumara-inspired trail racer from GoLite is finally here. And we took it for a test drive. Read the full review.
New Balance Minimus Wellness Review
The Minimus Wellness model from the New Balance Minimus line completes the offering for Spring/Summer ’11. This recovery shoe is lightweight and lace less – an interesting slip-on for casual wear as well as recovery. Read full review here.
Merrell Trail & Pace Glove Review
The zero drop shoes from Merrell are here! Shipping in mid-February, they’re the first ones available for purchase. And most retailers are already taking orders. Find out how the Merrell Trail Glove and Pace Glove performed. Read the full review here.
OeTZI 3300 OTZ1 Low Leather & Low Suede
In my search for non-heeled casual and dress shoes now that I have transitioned to minimalist running shoes, my quest brought me to heel-less and zero drop shoes from Terra Plana Vivobarefoot, OeTZI3300, STEM Footwear, Patagonia, and El Naturalista. Coincidently, the CEO and Creative Director of OeTZI3330, Ludovic Malmoux, contacted me after reading my blog…
Pre-Orders: Altra Running & GoLite Footwear
Pre-orders are being taken for all of Altra Running zero drop shoes including Adam, Eve, Intuition, Instinct, and Lone Peak. Go to Altra Running web site. You can also reserve your pair of Go Lite Footwear Tara Lite. The first shipment is already sold out. Visit Go Lite Footwear web site.
Brooks Green Silence Shoe Review
This racing flat from Brooks is a shocker – ‘Green’ as in eco-conscious and ‘Silence’ as in fast and light. The Brooks Green Silence racing shoe exceeded all our expectations! Read Brooks Green Silence full review.
Merrell Barefoot Collection Preview
Arriving in stores earlier than any other major footwear manufacturer is the Merrell Barefoot Collection. Here’s a quick preview of the models available in February or March 2011. Prices range from $90 to $120. Full reviews will be forthcoming late January. Merrell Men’s Trial Glove With advanced protection from rocks and roots but minimal cushioning,…
Li-Ning Fremont Racing Shoe Review
The powerhouse brand from China has arrived in the USA. Their Fall offering in the lightweight running shoe category is the Fremont. And it’s a good start with some great shoes coming in 2011. Read Li-Ning USA Fremont full review.
Altra Running ‘The Adam’ Shoe Review
The one minimalist running shoe a lot of runners are looking forward to reviewing is finally here – a true minimalists dream. Move over Vibram? Read the full review of Altra Adam.
Performance Running Socks Review
What kind of running socks would work with your minimal shoes? It’s getting cold even in the West Coast. Find out which socks I would recommend. Read full review here.
Somnio Runaissance 2.0 Review
Somnio Running zero drop running shoes are here! Find out how the latest zero drop version of Runaissance (2.0 NADA) performed. Read full Somnio Runaissance 2.0 review.
Running To The Limit Review
What does it take to become an international marathon runner? Follow film maker and runner Alex Vero on his journey to find out firsthand. Read Running To The Limit review.
K-Swiss K-Ruuz Shoe Review
Do you think a non-zero drop lightweight racer can be an affordable minimalist running shoe? I decided to find out for my self. Read full review of K-Ruuz.
New Balance Minimus Road & Minimus Trail Review
I decided to take a different approach here by providing information that other reviewers may not have covered. And find out how they rated. Read the complete review of the first two shoes in the New Balance Minimus collection.
What Is The Minimalist Running Lifestyle?
Do you live a minimalist running lifestyle? What kind of casual or fitness or dress shoes do you wear besides your running shoes? Are they zero drop? Will you embrace a lifestyle change? Read full article.
The Year Of The Minimalist Shoes – 2011
2011 will be the year of living minimalistic. Do you know what companies have the most innovative technologies? And who are the most influential players? Read more here…
Terra Plana Vivobarefoot Ultra & Achilles Gallery released
Interested in the latest images of Vivobarefoot Ultra and Achilles minimalist shoes for Spring 2011? Check out the latest Ultra with and without the sock insert. Also the Achilles with and without the strap. View Vivobarefoot Ultra image gallery. View Vivobarefoot Achilles image gallery.
kigo Edge Shoe Review
The latest minimalist running shoe from kigo footwear is not there yet (at least for me). Minor changes it needs to make before I can really run in this model. But I’m optimistic! Read kigo Edge shoe review.
Inov-8 Road-X 222 Shoe Review
Inov-8 road running shoes did not disappoint. The Road-X 222 is one of the best minimalist running shoe I’ve ever worn. Even though it has a 3mm differential, it did not affect my running form. And it gets better. Find out why! Read Inov-8 Road-X 222 shoe review.
GoLite Amp Lite Shoe Review
The zero drop trail running shoe from GoLite is reviewed. Great trail running shoe, good road running shoe – great potential for a future true minimalist running shoe.
TRUE linkswear Tour Shoe Review
Want to read about why I ran in a pair of golf shoes? TRUE linkswear Tour will surprise you – it sure did to me. Especially when I’m not a golfer! Their Barefoot platform technology will work for running as it did for golfing. Read TRUE Tour review.
ZEMgear Ninja Low Split Toe Shoe Review
The ultra-light and affordable ZEMgear running shoe from ZEMgear is reviewed. Perfect alternative to Vibram Five Fingers. Read ZEMgear review.
Minimalist Running Shoes Gallery & Shoe Differentials Guide
We have launched our minimal shoes image gallery. These are pictures of minimalist running shoes that are coming to the market this Fall and next year. We are also launching our comprehensive Shoe Differentials Guide. This guide is a compilation of some of the traditional running shoes (includes trainers and racers) available today based on…