Listen to our review of the Magellen Echo watch Sports with your smartphone just got better. The Magellan Echo watch solves the biggest problem when doing sports with a smartphone — viewing and controlling apps while the phone is tucked away...
The Altra Olympus is another entrant into the 2014 “maximal” shoes, that is, lots of cushioning with a minimal offset (for Altra shoes, it is a zero offset). Altra trail running shoes are categorized by Maximum cushioning (Olympus); Moderate...
Wow! A very nice update from the 1.0 version. You will immediately notice the new color/branding and logo change on the PB Adventure Vest 2.0. The brand redesign has moved away from its signature red logo to a simpler UD design with the...
Great trail running apparel coming from Patagonia. Let’s take a look at the following trail options from Patagonia. Nine Trails Jacket The Nine Trails Jacket is extremely light coming in at 4.10 oz (116 g). The shell is treated with DWR and repels...
If you have been searching the web and social media, 2014 is the trend for “maximal” shoes. Although this category of shoes doesn’t have an official definition, but you can see that it is taking the learnings of the minimal trend (zero to low...
The Plasmic Jacket is sized appropriately and fits well (even with thinker underlayers). The Plasmic comes in at 9.20 oz (261 g). It is constructed of Aquaguard VISLON with Dry.Q EVAP technology for great wicking properties. The Dry.Q EVAP fabric...
The Asics Gel Fuji Trainer 3 comes in at sub-10 oz (~9.70 oz). The offset is at 8mm (10/18mm). I would have preferred an offset at 4mm to 6mm. Out of the box, it fit true to size. Unlike the complaint of the Trainer 2 not having eyelets but...
The Mammut MTR 201 Pro Low fit true to size. You will notice that it has new lower lugs with a “sticky” rubber outsole (Gripex Sonar II). It has a secure fit due to the “anchors” – lacing is built into the shoe. I like the speed lace system with...
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Icebreaker Drive is very comfortable right out of its packaging (no itching experienced). It comes in at 9.35 oz. The sizing is a regular fit with a half zippered front for great temperature regulation. There is plenty of...
You will notice something very different about the Newton Running Energy shoe. It is the second shoe in the Newton Running line-up that has five lugs versus the traditional four lugs. See picture below. You will also notice the five lugs are less...