The Vasque Mindbender ($110) shoe is advertised as – “A light, rock solid shoe that will take you miles and miles.” It was originally launched in the Spring of 2010. Since that time, there have been few reviews on this shoe (which...
The Swiftwick ASPIRE sock line is a very thin and lightweight sock for minimalist running shoes or anyone looking for a very lightweight and breathable sock. I will be reviewing the following: ASPIRE ZERO ($12) ASPIRE ONE ($13) ASPIRE TWO ($14)...
The La Sportiva Vertical K ($115) is a super light minimalist shoe coming in at 7 oz. I have never seen such a radical design. Let’s take a look at the Vertical K. INITIAL IMPRESSION I can’t stress enough – Wow! Super light...
The Ultimate Direction Diablo ($100) hydration pack is designed for very long runs without need to find water and food. This is a long range pack designed for 30+ mile pursuits. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Overall, great appearance and quality design...
I know Pearl Izumi makes great cycling gear, but what about their trail running products. I will be reviewing the Pearl Izumi Peak II ($120) trail shoe. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Peak II is a sub-10 oz lightweight trainer designed to be a...
Spring is approaching and a light jacket and shorts will be in season. The Helly Hansen Airfoil Jacket ($90) and the Helly Hansen Pace Shorts ($50) could be the right combination this Spring. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Airfoil Jacket Very visible...
The Helly Hansen Pace Trail HTXP ($100) trail shoe is a stability shoe with water resistant protection. Let’s take a look at the Pace Trail. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Helly Hansen Pace Trail HTXP is a heavy shoe weighing in at 13.45 oz. It...
SOLE’s performance socks comes in two categories- (1) light weight sport and (2) dual layer. I will be reviewing socks from both of these categories. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS SOLE makes each pair of socks specific for the right and left foot for...
The VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail ($115) shoe is a “barefoot-style” shoe designed to provide a better *proprioception while providing grip, traction and protection. *Proprioception – is the ability for the body to sense the forces acting...
The Vasque Velocity 2.0 ($120) stayed true to the hiking shoe roots with integrated lightweight breathability of a running shoe. The shoe has an aggressive outsole and reduced upper with a removed medial post making it a more neutral cushioned shoe...