Asics FluidAxis technology debuts in the Gel-Excel 33 2. What is the FluidAxis? It is an anatomically correct deep flex grooves that have been aligned to the joints of the foot. This allows the shoe to “recognize”, adapt, and respond to the...
Green PhD has directed his mental prowess into the running shoe. Ryan Green is the managing partner in Varsity Sports, a running specialty store with 4 locations in Louisiana. He holds a PhD in kinesiology and a certified Athletic Trainer. How...
Montrail FluidFlex is not the “traditional” design you may be used to from Montrail. It is superlight, cushioned, no rockplate with minimal drop. Let’s take a look at the FluidFlex. INITIAL IMPRESSION Super light! It comes in at slightly over 7 oz...
Mountain running apparel by La Sportiva. Let’s take a look at the Peak T-Shirt and Gravity Shorts. INITIAL IMPRESSION & TRAIL TESTING Peak T-Shirt The Peak T-Shirt fits true to size and is a regular fit. However, it is a little snug in the...
The “toe socks” as my family calls them. Injinji has come a long ways since their launch of their original line. Let’s take a look at the Performance 2.0 Trail sock. INITIAL IMPRESSION & TRAIL TESTING Injinji’s launch of their Performance 2.0...
What more can you do to the already successful Saucony Kinvara line? Let’s take a look at the Saucony Kinvara 4 (May 1, 2013 Release Date). INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Saucony Kinvara 4 has a very nice fit out of the box. For those who are familiar...
New from New Balance are the following: Impact Half Zip Long Sleeve Impact Short Sleeve 7 Inch 2-in-1 Shorts INITIAL IMPRESSION & TRAIL TESTING Impact Half Zip Long Sleeve A great fit out of the packaging. The Impact Half...
La Sportiva adds another line to their “Short Distance” category of shoes (similar to the Vertical K and Helios) – the Anakonda (Sorry Ladies, No Women’s Version). INITIAL IMPRESSION As with the La Sportiva’s “Short Distance” line of shoes, the...
New for 2013 are the following from Brooks: Essential Hoodie LSD Lite Vest Board Racer 6 ½” Shorts INITIAL IMPRESSION & TRAIL TESTING Essential Hoodie Great soft feel next to the skin. Lightweight hoodie that comfortably covers the...
Newton running shoes are a “transition” shoe for those looking to transition into “better” running form. The Motion (Women’s Version) is technically a road shoe, but can be utilized on non-technical trails. INTIAL IMPRESSIONS The Newton...