The Nike Free Hyperfeel is created to intuitively move with the foot. It is inspired by Nike’s “Nature Amplified” design ethos – an approach focused on the body in motion and fueled by scientific data and athlete insights. Nike research insights informed the precise placement of cushioning and outsole traction for a low-profile shoe that…
Category: Running Gear Reviews
Xero Shoes Sensori Venture Review
Xero Shoes has just started shipping a new sandal model this week, the Sensori Venture. The Sensori Venture is a modern upgrade of the tire sandals worn by the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico. Xero Shoes has been selling do-it-yourself (DIY) barefoot sandal kits and custom-made sandals on its website for the last 3 and a…
Patagonia EVERlong Review
[jbox color=”platinum” icon=”http://weartested.org/images/icon-facebook60.png” title=”PATAGONIA EVERLONG GIVEAWAY“] Patagonia is giving away a pair of EVERlong trail running shoe to one lucky Minimalist Running Shoes (MRS) Wear Tested Facebook fan. To be eligible to enter the giveaway, you must answer the question in the Facebook Giveaway tab. HINT: you can find the answer in the video featured in…
Nike Free Flyknit+ Shoe Review
The new Nike Free Flyknit+ is a departure from the tight toe-box of the traditional Nike Free platform. Based on the Free 5.0 platform, the Nike Free Flyknit+ is flexible and form-fitting while providing a running experience unlike any other. Utilizing cutting edge technologies, this neutral shoe features a seamless upper that adapts and moves…
Puma FAAS 100 R Shoe Review
When Puma introduced the Mobium Elite earlier this year, they’ve started to move into the minimalist running shoes category. The FAAS collection has been around for a while and they are filling in the opposite end of the highly cushioned running shoes (1000 on the FAASFOAM scale) spectrum – lightweight and lightly cushioned shoes. Now,…
Newton Running MV3 Shoe Review
We recently reviewed the Newton EnergyNR, a bridging and transitioning shoe for runners who want to experience the unique technology platform and ride found only in Newton running shoes. Now with the MV3, Newton Running has launched the lightest running shoe in its Race line. Ultra-lightweight and designed for speed, the MV3 is a racing…
Shoe Preview from Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 – Part 2
We continue with Part 2 of our coverage of the Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 trade show in Salt Lake City… Topo Athletic Topo is introducing two new shoes that is somewhat of a departure from split toe design – they feature a more traditional athletic shoe look. These shoes have an internal split toe to appeal…
Shoe Preview from Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 – Part 1
Summer Outdoor Retailer 2013 trade show in Salt Lake City just started! Most of the shoe companies who are exhibiting there normally announces their Spring 2014 models at this time. Most models won’t be available until December or January so it can be frustrating for some. Here are some highlights as they hit the web officially…
Nike Free Hyperfeel & Flyknit coming soon
The long awaited next-generation Nike Free innovation is coming soon. Today, Nike announced the Nike Free Flyknit and Nike Free Hyperfeel. The Nike Free Flyknit is the fusion of two of Nike’s most iconic footwear technologies — the compressive Nike Flyknit upper and the flexible Nike Free outsole. The Nike Free Flyknit upper features zoned performance…
Newton Running EnergyNR Shoe Review
Over the past few years, Newton Running has earned itself a strong following among runners who pursue running efficiency and injury prevention. With the Newton ENERGYNR, the company seeks to bring even more runners into the fold with a brand-new design that showcases its key design principles in a more accessible package. This model features…
Topo Athletic RR Review
The long awaited product launch of Tony Post’s (ex-CEO of Vibram Five Fingers) new company, Topo Athletic, which we previewed last April, is finally here. We interviewed Tony Post last January right before he initially unveiled his plans at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show. According to Topo Athletic, “We believe an athlete’s shoes should do…
VIVOBAREFOOT ONE shoe review
VIVOBAREFOOT is back on the radar again with the availability of the ONE (not to be confused with the Altra Zero Drop The ONE). I’ve heard a lot of good things about this model but skeptical until I can test it out myself – they’re correct. I’m pleasantly surprised by the versatility and performance of…
adidas Happenings – adipure Running 2.0, Boost Running Colorways, and adidas Big Sale
A lot of things are happening at adidas running recently. adidas has quietly updated their adipure Running shoes (adipure Motion, adipure Gazelle, adipure Adapt) with new colorways and enhanced changes to the heel collar and tongue. adidas Boost Running The new adidas Boost is now available in over half a dozen colorways with pre-orders being…
ECCO EVO Racer Shoe Review
ECCO was the pioneer of natural running over 3 years ago when it first launched the BIOM collection. But it had too high a heel-to-toe differential and narrow toe box. And its Yak leather model was priced at a whopping $200! Now they’re back with their next generation BIOM collection: EVO Racer and EVO Trainer….
Skechers GObionic Trail Review
Building on the success and experience with the original GObionic road running shoe, Skechers has created another blockbuster with the launch of its GObionic Trail running shoe. Disclosure: As I had mentioned before, I’ve been working with the Skechers Performance Group on several shoes that they currently have in development. I receive no payment from…
New Balance Minimus 20v3 Cross Trainer, Inov-8 F-Lite 232, Puma BioWeb Elite Review
In this review, we wear tested several fitness shoes ranging from minimal zero drop to cushioned ones for cross training: New Balance Minimus MX20v3 Cross Trainer (4mm drop), Inov-8 F-Lite 232 (0mm drop), and Puma BioWeb Elite (12mm drop). Most athletes supplement their running with additional or complementary training or activities like cross fit, bicycling,…
Strike Movement Interval Cross Trainer Review
STR/KE MVMNT (Strike Movement) is a new athletic brand out of Vancouver (Canada) that joined the cross fit category and launched The Interval, a shoe meant for all activities. The Interval is a midfoot strike trainer that outperforms its competitors while retaining a classic wearable aesthetic. By sweating the details and eliminating anything that was…
Under Armour Toxic Six Shoe Review
Under Armour continues their move into natural running motion with the launch of their Natural collection of minimalist running shoes: Toxic Six. The Natural collection refines minimalism and offers the athlete an extension of their foot to deliver a superior, natural, protective ride. The ultra-flexible, anatomical Micro G midsole helps your foot move naturally. A …
Altra Zero Drop The 3-SUM Review
Altra Zero Drop The 3-SUM is designed to meet the needs of the competitive triathlete. With a seamless upper, easy-on transition pull-tabs, quick-draw lacing system and heel/forefoot drain holes, the 3-SUM minimizes transition time and maximizes performance – get off the bike and run like there is no tomorrow! Altra took the same performance training…
Patagonia EVERmore Shoe Review
For Spring 2013, Patagonia Footwear is focusing on performance trail running shoes built and designed with key feedback from Patagonia ambassadors and ultra running athletes. The new line includes a range of products designed to meet the needs of different runners and varying terrain. Expanding its minimal 4mm drop offering, Patagonia Footwear introduces the Patagonia…
VIVOBAREFOOT EVO Lite
The new VIVOBAREFOOT EVO Lite is the fourth generation of the iconic EVO. We first reviewed the VIVOBAREFOOT EVO II over two years ago and have been impressed with all the performance shoes from VIVOBAREFOOT since then. The VB EVO Lite is an off-road performance running shoe that is designed to be softer, lighter, stickier,…
Inov-8 TrailRoc 150/226 Shoe Review
Inov-8 is blasting forward in 2013 with the launch of many new models in the Road X-treme, TrailRoc, and F-Lite series. In this review, we will cover our wear testing of the TrailRoc 150 and TrailRoc 226 models. The unisex TrailRoc 150 is the lightest shoe in the trail range, focusing purely on minimalist performance….
Sneak preview of Topo Athletic SS’13 collection
We recently interviewed Tony Post, Founder & CEO of Topo Athletic, on Examiner.com, ‘Ten questions for Tony Post, Topo Athletic‘, in mid-January this year. As we get closer to the May 2013 launch date, Topo Athletic has provided us with a sneak peek at all the models and colorways available for both men and women….
Nike Free Primer A to Z
To learn the past and glean the future of one of Nike’s key running franchises, explore Nike Free A-Z, an interactive experience that examines key moments behind this technology’s genesis, evolution and vast influence. Through imagery, video, and interviews with innovators and athletes, Nike Free A-Z sheds light on the design process and illustrates Nike’s…