Ladies on the zero-drop kick will love the extra cushioned comfort of Altra's latest running shoes. … [Read more...]
Happy Trails
November 7, 2012 By
Designed with input from ultramarathoner Scott Jurek, the Cascadia 7s utilize a breathable, microfiber upper with an asymmetrical anatomical design and a curved lacing system. … [Read more...]
Barefoot in the Park
Oktober 6, 2012 By
Photo by Peter McCollough/Wired I had high hopes for these Breatho shoes. The fact they didn’t visually scream “barefoot running shoes” — meaning they looked more like a regular running shoes and less like the hind feet of a creature with webbed extremities — had me feeling optimistic. My training schedule was ramping, and I was routinely running through all the various aches and pains. These shoes might, I figured, … [Read more...]
These Minimal Shoes Are Made From Plastic Bottles
April 24, 2012 By
Photos by Ariel Zambelich/Wired As more athletes embrace the ethos of good-form running, the trend of barefoot-inspired footwear is spilling over into new areas. The craze that started on the beach soon moved to the streets and sidewalks, then the trails and mountains. Now, it’s landed on the sofa. The NewSky is an everyday, around-the-house barefoot shoe from New Balance — a company that already makes a raft of barefoot shoes for … [Read more...]
Runnin’ Things
Oktober 25, 2011 By
The first thing you’ll notice about Vivo’s Barefoot Ultra running shoes is the perforated upper. It’s made of molded ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), a soft and flexible material that’s resistant to both the abuses of running and potential damage from the elements. But the shoes really stand out thanks to their resemblance to one of the last decade’s greatest eyesores: Crocs. Unlike Crocs, however, these can be worn in … [Read more...]
