For 2016, we wear tested the men’s NosiLife Albert long sleeve shirt and NosiLife Pro trousers, and the women’s Pro Lite vest and Kiwi Pro shorts.
Category: Running Gear Reviews
Ultimate Direction Marathon Shell running jacket
The Marathon Shell jacket is one of the lightest and best windbreaker you’ll ever have. Amazing warmth and comfort for the same weight as your smartphone or a sports bra, there’s no reason to leave home without it.
Introducing the ultra-lightweight trail-friendly Xero Shoes Umara Z-Trail sport sandal
Not as “barefoot” as the Z-Trek, because it’s a bit thicker and not quite as flexible, but it’s LIGHTER and it FLOATS.
Kora Azog Hooded Jacket
The Azog jacket is a technical mid-layer jacket with hood that incorporates yak wool’s exceptional performance properties in a performance mid-layer for the first time.
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes – 2016 Edition
It has been over 18 months since I published the original Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes, the most popular post on our site. This updated post highlight the latest available versions of the models covered in our original guide in addition to any new models introduced since then.
Blaze the trails with the new and improved Topo Athletic MT2
The new MT2 uppers has a breathable mesh with stronger midfoot overlays and a fully gusseted tongue. The toe box is roomier and has a better fit for my foot than the original version. By being sockless, I can feel every imperfection in a shoe design on every run that I go on and in varying terrains.
The new and improved LEMs Mariner 2
We first reviewed the original LEMs Mariner over two years ago and already like it very much then.
See more and run more safely with the Night Runner 270
Night Runner 270° Shoe Lights safely illuminate your path to run, walk, bike, and hike from dusk until dawn.
Zappos Holiday Shopping Guide
Just like Amazon, Zappos started out carrying only shoes. Now they have a growing category of merchandise. They even have better shipping than Amazon Prime – free., both ways! Why not start your shopping at Zappos?
Relaxing with Anthony Alan casual shoes
For the past week, we’ve been wearing Anthony Alan shoes as our only pair of casual minimal shoe to really wear test them. And it is almost our favorite casual shoe – more later.
Running hats from Skora and Topo Athletic
I admit it. I sweat a lot when I run or bike. Running hats are a pet peeve of mine as most are just too uncomfortable – not breathable, not lightweight, and does not keep perspiration in check.
VIVOBAREFOOT Aqua II reborn after almost a decade
By popular fan demand and a campaign to #BRINGBACKAQUA, a classic VIVOBAREFOOT shoe has returned. VIVOBAREFOOT has refined the design and improved the materials to enhance this old friend: the Aqua is back. Reborn. Improved materials and refined design.
Beat those gnarly trails with the Altra Lone Peak 2.5
The Altra Lone Peak is back, better, and ready to help you glide across those gnarly trails. With a redesigned upper, the Lone Peak 2.5 improved the durability of the upper and firmed up the midsole and topping it off with an improved lacing system.
Boost your blood flow with the SLS3 FXC compression sleeves
SLS3 FXC compression sleeves boost blood flow by about 34%. This increases oxygen delivery to the working muscles to enhance their performance. The circulation improvements also help the body eliminate metabolic waste products like lactic acid more easily.
Tribute, a slightly cushioned speed trainer from Topo Athletic
Built for speed training and road racing, the Tribute features Topo’s signature fit on a featherweight, 16mm, zero drop platform. Ultra breathable mesh, heel-to-toe flexibility and optimal responsiveness make this a standout product for a fast, natural ride.
Replace your sneakers with the VIVOBAREFOOT Drake
The Drake is a moccasin inspired relaxed mid-top boot for men. The boot brings together VIVOBAREFOOT ultra-thin 3mm City Sole with traditional toe detailing.
Your new Altra Impulse distance racer
The all-new Altra Impulse is the first stability shoe from Altra Running we have tested. With the Altra Impulse, lightweight and stability go hand in hand. It’s Altra’s lightest stability shoe to date and combines Innerflex™ and StabiliPod™ technologies to give you flexible stability where you need it. The friction-free, lightweight upper and FootShape™ toe…
The new speed racer in town – Altra ONE 2.5
The new Altra ONE 2.5 is built for speed, without sacrificing the comfort needed to maintain it through the finish line. The ONE 2.5 is a fast, do-it-all performance shoe with an incredible cushion-to-weight ratio. From a casual seven-mile run to a full marathon, this shoe delivers comfortable, stable performance. The ultra light InnerFlex™ midsole…
Summer travel with Craghoppers Spring Summer collection
Ever since I wore my Craghoppers outfit last summer on a two week vacation to London and Paris, I’m sold. For Spring Summer 2015, Craghoppers has designed a whole host of highly packable, compact clothing that will allow you to pack smarter while still offering all of the comfort and performance you’ve comes to expect….
Moji Foot Massager and Foot PRO
We have wear tested a few Moji products (Moji Curve (formerly Moji 360) and Moji Mini) in the past and the Moji Foot massager is the latest addition to their family. The Moji Foot massager is great for relieving foot pain and revitalizing sore and tired feet. It is also great for relieving Plantar Fasciitis….
Swedish Shocker – Salming Xplore & Race Delivers
Salming, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden with US operations in Raleigh, NC, while new to the US running market, has delivered two surprisingly great models of natural running shoes to runners: Salming Xplore and Salming Race. Salming Xplore Heel-to-Toe Drop: 3mm Every runner benefits from strong feet! When using the Salming Xplore natural running shoe you…
RecoFit Shin Splint Therapy Compression Sleeves
We have wear tested a few RecoFit products (compression calf sleeves and full leg compression sleeves) in the past few years and the shin splint therapy compression sleeves turned out to be our favorite RecoFit product because of its technology and multi-purpose usage (more on this later). And we have tested tons of compression calf…
Take the Topo Athletic Runventure on your next adventure
Topo Athletic‘s newest addition to its ‘Trail’ collection, the Runventure, features a strong abrasion resistant mesh and no-sew printing techniques that protect the upper while adding structural integrity. A molded TPU midsole plate and 19mm platform provide plating protection without sacrificing ground feel. The multi-directional lugged outsole offers traction over a variety of surfaces. Topo…
Minimum parts, maximum comfort with the new Skora TEMPO + GIVEAWAY!
When Skora started shipping the new TEMPO model last month, we called it the ‘natural running shoe for the masses‘. As we noted back then, I’ve been long-term wearing testing the pre-production prototype of the TEMPO since September 2014 and have put in a few hundred miles in them. And now, we have confirmed with…