My FiveFingers

Do you guys remember the Primal Professional, the barefoot dress shoe startup we posted about when they were first launching on Indiegogo in 2011? They’ve since rebranded to Carets (what does “Carets” mean?), and upgraded their shoes over 4 iterations. They also have a beautiful rich oxblood color now. They’ve provided us with a pair, […]

You’ve hit the gym, you’re feelin’ good, and now it’s time to go home and take a load off. I don’t know about you, but when I workout I sweat, a lot. When I come home after the gym, I need furniture that I’m not going to stick to or stink up with the natural […]

If you’re the “outdoorsy” type, then the car you drive in the city should be able to get you off-road for the weekend. Whether your pursuits are kayaking, camping, or triathlons, it’s considerably easier to get out and about with a vehicle that can handle varied terrain and various equipment. The team of experts at EveryCarListed.com offered […]

As a busy professional and active guy, I’ve relied on FiveFingers for years to take care of my feet when I work out. As most of us in the minimalist community know, they’re breathable, flexible, and comfortable. They help strengthen all the muscles in my lower body and improve my form when I run. They […]

This post originally appeared on the blog Minimalist Footwear Tips. Vibram FiveFingers: We wear them because we love the feeling of being barefoot and free. Or… We are cool We are all about functionality We seek a healthy alternative to regular footwear We want to look different We are attention seekers We are hardcore minimalists […]

A few months ago we did a review of the AFX toe socks and shared our thoughts and experience with them. For those that don’t remember, these toe socks are special because they have an innovative renewable anti-microbial treatment that can remove odors. Even better, the special treatment doesn’t go away, it is recharged every time they […]

A few months ago we shared the story of a team of developers and an author creating a post-apocalyptic game for mobile phones that used your running efforts as a main component of the adventure. The developers utilized Kickstarter to raise over $72k in funds to create the game Zombies, Run! The team didn’t waste […]

I’ve been battling chronic Patellar Tendonitis (aka ‘Jumpers knee’ and some forms of ‘Runners knee’) for over two years now.  I’ve written before about my problem in a post about Egoscue therapy, as I was exploring that as a treatment option for my ailment.  Ultimately that wasn’t the right treatment for me, but I do now […]

SKORA is a newer shoe manufacturer that focuses on building shoes for runners, by runners. The company was founded in 2008, and while they’ve been around for a few years, my first experience with the brand was when they sent us a pair of their SKORA Base running shoe to try out. SKORA has a […]

Not only do I own a vast amount of Vibram Five Fingers, but I also like running in Merrell shoes. So as soon as the new color (Cosmo Pink) of the Merrell Lithe Glove was available in the Netherlands I purchased a pair. And of course I quickly tried them out on a long run […]