INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Saucony Peregrine 2 ($100) is a great update from the original Peregrine with a more durable/lighter upper and improved traction. The shoe is form fitting, that is, it does fit snug. However, I did not need to go up a half...
The Scarpa Spark ($115) comes in at under 10 oz, and I believe is one of the overlooked shoes this year when compared to all the other “name-brands”. The Spark is considered a “mountain minimal” shoe. Let’s examine the Spark. INTIAL...
There is a lot of debate over the various versions of the Brooks Cascadia from “floating” eyelets to lack of traction. Let’s look at the updated Brooks Cascadia 7 ($110). INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Cascadia 7 comes in slightly...
This is the first handheld bottle system that I have ever tried from Fuel Belt. It retails for $14.95, but can be found for around $10 on the internet. My first impressions were that the bottle feels “weird” in my hand. Albeit because...
Wool in warm weather? Yes! Let’s review the Icebreaker Run SS Quest Zip Top ($90) and the Run Ultralite Mini Socks ($19). NEW! See the section in the Gear Review entitled “Knowledge Base”. For a slightly in-depth discussion...
What is Merino Wool? Merino Wool is the material shorn from Merino sheep. Merino sheep are sought after for their coats, which are said to produce the finest and softest wool. This wool is often used for athletic garments, as it breathes and...
SKORA is a new shoe company based in Portland, Oregon that is entering the minimalist shoe market. The SKORA Base ($125) is designed as a road shoe. A trail version will be released in Spring 2013. Although a road shoe, a comment from one of our TRN...
GoLite Wildwood Shortsleeve Top ($45) and the Mesa 5″ Trail Shorts ($45) may be a great addition to your running apparel. Let’s review the top and shorts from GoLite. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Wildwood Shortsleeve Top Wow! One of...
The GoLite Dart Lite shoe is advertised as a low-drop, trail running shoe: Specifications Upper: breathable mesh Insole: versatile PreciseFit™ system that can be customized for narrow, medium and wide feet by inserting or removing insole components...
The VIVOBAREFOOT Breatho Trail ($90) is a breathable barefoot-style minimalist trail shoe. Lets take a look at the Breatho Trail. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Breatho comes in slightly lighter than the Neo Trail at 9.25 oz versus 9.75 oz. The shoe...