The Primus Bio is a re-engineered version of the famous Primus Lite made using a corn-based, vegan biopolymer.
Category: Running Gear Reviews
VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Swim Run Boot SG for rain and snow
Primus Swimrun Hi, recycled plastic bottles to create a breathable mesh, paired with quick-drain zones to minimize water-weight. The over-ankle, neoprene collar keeps the foot firmly in place, while the extra-sticky Soft Ground sole features high-profile lugs for loose and muddy terrains.
Winter Running with PATH Project Pyrenees MX Long Sleeves Hoodie
The Pyrenees MX long sleeve shirt is a technical mid-weight super star. Great for those cold days on the trail or the windy city streets.
36 Holes Golf Shoes by Samuel Hubbard
I’ve played golf since I was 14 years old. Over the past five decades I’ve worn nearly every style and nearly every brand of shoe on the market from the stiff, steel-shanked leather shoes with metal spikes, to today’s more casual, athletic, soft spike and spike-less models.
TRUE Innovation
TRUE hasn’t stopped innovating. Their latest being their KNITs. At just 9.5 ounces they’re the lightest golf shoes I’ve ever worn.
How do you recover after Running & Cycling? Topo Athletic REKOVR is it!
Maximize your recovery days with a feature set designed to stimulate and restore a fatigued body through movement.
Samuel Hubbard shoes – how comfortable are they?
Bruce Katz, CEO of Samuel Hubbard, has been quoted as saying, “We make conventional shoes that look and feel great with lots of colors, and it’s getting people excited about wearing shoes again… Our shoes look good with jeans or chinos. It’s fresh… And the comfort completely sells them”.
Carets Co FER Cap-Toe Oxford, Oxblood, v4 Dress Shoes
I’ve waited a long time for this version 4.0 of the FER Cap-Toe Oxford from Carets Co. I last wear tested a pair of the original Primal Professional FER Cap-Toe over 4 years ago and I still wear that same pair today.
VIVOBAREFOOT minimalist shoes: Slyde, Kanna, Finisterre
VIVOBAREFOOT is celebrating minimalism this month and what’s most appropriate are three models that are truly as minimalist as they come: Slyde Leather, Kanna, and Ultra 3 Bloom X Finisterre.
Topo Athletic Ultrafly 2 lightly cushioned training road shoe
The new Topo Athletic Ultrafly 2 (5mm drop) is a cushioned road running shoe featuring a 3-density midsole for light guidance throughout the gait cycle.
PATH Projects running apparel: designs & technical fabrics that outperform, out style, out-run
There is no perfect liner material for all weather conditions and distances. Shorts and liners should always be separate to match them to specific needs. It made so much sense – how did everyone miss this concept?
Nike Epic React Flyknit is unleashed
We’ve shared most of the details behind the design and development of the Nike Epic React in our post, Meet the Nike Epic React Flyknit, late last month. This post is a quick review of what we think about the Epic React as a racing shoe.
Train with the new light and fast Skechers GORun 6
The new Skechers GORun 6 is the latest generation in the Skechers GORun series of 4mm drop lightweight, cushioned neutral running shoes. Designed for speed, it’s responsive, supportive and lightning fast.
Taking the new Xero Shoes TerraFlex through the jungles of Borneo
The new Xero Shoes TerraFlex is a high-performance, true minimalist trail running and hiking shoe. Ever since thousands of Xero Shoes fans have taken their first Xero Shoes running shoe, the Prio, out on the trail, they wanted more grip, more traction, and a bit more protection. Naturally, TerraFlex is born.
Get wowed with the Altra Running Vanish-R racing flat
Altra’s first true racing flat is here! The Vanish-R is extremely lightweight and flexible for a great fit and feel during your training and racing on the road or track.
Meet the Nike Epic React Flyknit
The shoe’s upper is simple. The forefoot, toe and arch are very sculpted thanks to the one-piece Nike Flyknit bootie that was precision-engineered for support, flexibility and breathability in the spots where runners need it. It’s minimal and close to the foot but still supportive.
Enhanced Visibility and Weather Resistance with VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Hi-Viz
Expanding the Primus collection again, VIVOBAREFOOT introduces a light and lean movement shoe with a HI-VIZ ‘non absorbing’ reflective mesh.
Runventure2, the natural trail runner from Topo Athletic
The Topo Athletic Runventure 2 is a lightly cushioned and responsive, zero drop trail runner. It uses the same high performance rubber sole found on the Terraventure, combined with a slightly thinner EVA midsole.
Feel the Ground, Not the Cold with VIVOBAREFOOT Primus Lux WP
VIVOBAREFOOT has extended their Primus Collection with the new Primus Lux WP (winterproof). The Primus Lux WP has been re-designed for the colder months, with their premium wild hide leather uppers and stretchy airprene collar for a sock like fit.
Cotopaxi Paray Lightweight Jacket & Tees for the cool weather
Designed primarily as a running shell, the Cotopaxi Paray Lightweight Jacket has quickly become the layer that goes everywhere we go. This ultralight jacket packs down into its chest pocket for compact travel, yet deploys into an element-blocking fortress at a moment’s notice.
Vivobarefoot Iffley Road running shoe collaboration: Primus Lite, Primus Trail FG
Iffley Road continues its collaboration with Vivobarefoot from running apparel to running shoes with the launch of two distinct styles, the limited edition Primus Trail FG and Primus Lite.
Introducing Xero Shoes natural movement boots: Daylite Hiker & Coalton
The Daylite Hiker (Men’s and Women’s) is built on the same natural movement platform as their best-selling Prio while the Coalton (Men’s only) is a casual Chukka boot that features a semi-distressed full-grain leather upper that gives each pair its own unique character.
Training with the VIVOBAREFOOT Swimrun: Primus Trail & Stealth II
We introduced readers to the VIVOBAREFOOT Swim Run Collection last month and had the opportunity to put in between 75-100 miles on each of the two models: Primus Trail Swimrun & Stealth II Swimrun.
The Best Travel Shirt: The North Face Getaway
On my summer trip to Europe, I’ve packed three The North Face items for wear testing in the heat of Rome (Roma, Italy) and the cloudy & wet weather in Amsterdam & Rotterdam (Netherlands): the short sleeve GETAWAY & VENT ME shirts and PARAMOUNT 3.0 pants. I figure these were the perfect apparel for braving the crowds and weather.