Founded in Vancouver BC in 1998, Lululemon designs yoga and running apparel. Let’s take a look at the running line from Lululemon. INITIAL IMPRESSION & TRAIL TESTING Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Shirt The Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve...
“New style in the Icebug running line! Ardor is a durable off trail and orienteering shoe for training and racing when a higher level of shock absorption is desired.” The ”OLX” is the Icebug’s traction technology for off trail shoes. Yes, there are...
How many versions can a shoe go through and still maintain their success? Runner’s World has selected the Cascadia 9 as their Editor’s Choice for the Spring 2014 trail shoe guide. For you Cascadia lovers, Version 9 did not stray too far from last...
Wow! Super light (sub-7 oz) in a zero drop package with ample protection! INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Saucony Virrata 2 fit true to size. You will notice an update to the upper – a “breathable and quick-drying mono mesh upper.” I think it is a great...
The Altra Torin 1.5 is classified as “high cushioning” in a neutral platform. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Torin 1.5 comes in at 10.9 oz (309 grams). The stack height is listed as 27 mm. I believe this includes the insole. Running warehouse measures the...
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...