Running

Primer on ‘Toe Shoes’

The phenomenon of shoes with articulated toes is one of the strangest product trends in recent years, if not ever. This article provides a baseline…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2011

Barefoot Copycat: Vibram Suing Fila USA

Five-toed shoes are a strange phenomenon in the outdoors space. But for Vibram, the Italian maker of FiveFingers, articulated “foot gloves” are big business, and,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 19, 2011

‘Barefoot-Style’ Shoes for Hipsters

Good-looking and minimal, a new company, Kigo Footwear, makes an attempt to distinguish itself from the myriad barefoot-style options now for sale. Gear Junkie tests…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2011

Recap: Gear Junkie’s Summer Shoe & Boot Reviews

From minimalist trail shoes to full-leather boots, Gear Junkie offers a roundup of some of this year’s most intriguing footwear makes. Pick out your optimal…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2011

Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc ‘Virtual Race’

New Facebook app lets you virtually run the 166KM Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc race plus sign up for swag and a potential trip to Chamonix.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 07, 2011

U.S. Army Bans Vibram FiveFingers

As reported around the barefoot-minded blogosphere this week, the U.S. Army has banned Vibram FiveFingers and all other “toe-shoes” because they “detract from a professional…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 06, 2011

‘Do-All’ Sport Utility Stroller

Our writer, a new dad, tests a stroller made for jogging and outdoors activities in everyday life. With large wheels, knobby tread and a suspension…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 28, 2011

Test: Grape and Coconut Sports Drinks

Thirsty? Our writer tests three new hydration drinks, including grape-flavor Nuun tablets and a crystallized coconut palm nectar with high amounts of maltodextrin added for…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2011

Shoe Made For ‘Mountain Running’

Last summer, Gear Junkie put a made-for-the-mountains running shoe to the test on the 15-mile Jupiter Peak Steeplechase race in Utah. The shoe, La Sportiva’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2011

Test: New Balance Minimus MT10 Trail Shoe

New Balance’s light and flexible new trail runner, the Minimus Trail, is so different from most of the market that it regularly gets mistaken as…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 09, 2011

UK Gear Shoes: 1000-Mile Guarantee

Running shoes designed with aid from a British military unit and rated to go 1,000 miles? That’s the claim from UK Gear with its PT-1000…

Written by T.C. Worley May 25, 2011

Anti-Shoe: Silicone ‘Foot Glove’ with Five Toes

A new entry into the shoes-with-toes niche, the Evoskin from Inov-8 Ltd., is a direct vie for Vibram FiveFingers advocates. The pure-silicone shoe offers an…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 23, 2011

High-Tech Running Clothes: Salomon ‘Sensifit’ Line

You might look like Spiderman all dressed up in the EXO clothing. But any weird looks you get are worth it for the performance gains…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2011

Super-Size Trail Running Shoes

Touted to have oversize geometry, copious cushioning, and a 30-percent bigger footprint overall, Tecnica’s new line of jumbo trail-running shoes turns the current “minimalist” footwear…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2011

Gear Report: ‘America’s Toughest Road Marathon’

Gear Junkie ran the Blue Ridge Marathon last month, cited as “America’s toughest.” This post breaks down the road-running shoes, apparel and equipment he used…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2011

5 Tips: ‘Wilderness Running’

Combine high-output bushwhacking and wilderness navigation mixed with sections where you run on trail — that’s “wilderness running,” an esoteric activity most often seen in…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 03, 2011

Inov-8 Road Runners

U.K.-based shoemaker known for its trail runners now has a line of shoes made for the road. Gear Junkie gets on a test, including a…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2011

Race Report: ‘America’s Toughest Marathon’

Gear Junkie offers a report on his race this weekend in Roanoke, Va., the National College Blue Ridge Marathon, touted as the country’s “toughest.”

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2011

Outside ‘Gear of the Year’

In its next issue, due on newsstands at the end of this month, Outside magazine will announce the Summer 2011 winners of its Gear of…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2011

Video: Kepler Track Ultra Run

Two members of Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers are in New Zealand this month. This video highlights their fast, half-day run to complete the country’s famous Kepler Track.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 07, 2011

Test: Adidas ‘Do-All’ Shades

They cost $325. They come with a detachable nose cover and a siliconized “head strap.” Meet the strange and amazingly versatile Terrex Pro sunglasses from…

Written by T.C. Worley April 05, 2011

Test: Salomon Athletic Tights

Gear Junkie reports on two pair of outdoor-oriented tights from Salomon after more than a year of use. They are now his “de facto pants…

Written by March 16, 2011

Merrell ‘Trail Glove’

Merrell’s go at the barefoot-footwear game includes six new models in its “Glove” line of shoes. Gear Junkie got an early pair of the trail…

Written by March 03, 2011

‘Kid-Size’ Trail Shoe

The incredibly light weight — and incredibly small! — Inov-8 X-Talon 160s are made for kids or shorter adults. Our pint-size tester gave the shoes…

Written by March 02, 2011

FiveFingers ‘Casual Shoes’

Can you say “casual kangaroo-leather zip boots with articulated toes”? That’s just one of the out-there offerings in a new line of casual footwear from…

Written by January 27, 2011

‘Best in Show’ awards (part II)

Part II of Gear Junkie’s “Best in Show” series highlights top products from the Outdoor Retailer trade show and includes touchscreen gloves, an alpine “smock”…

Written by January 26, 2011

‘Best in Show’ awards (part I)

The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held in Salt Lake City, is an exhibition of the best outdoors equipment in the world. Gear Junkie offers…

Written by January 24, 2011

OR Trade Show: 2011 Teaser

The Gear Junkie crew is off to Utah this week and the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show. Here’s a quick visual tour of a few…

Written by January 17, 2011

‘Off-Leash’ Dog Collar

The Release N Run collar has a tiny retractable leash hidden inside. It was designed for people who frequent dog parks and natural areas where…

Written by January 03, 2011

Water-Carrying ‘Vest’ Pack

Need to run or hike fast with water and little else? A hydration vest is a good option. In this column, Gear Junkie tests the…

Written by December 28, 2010

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