Running

Performance Shades on a Budget

For adventurers on a budget, Ryders Eyewear offers great performing shades without the big-ticket price. Our four-month review ended with our tester giving these two…

Written by T.C. Worley January 24, 2012

Motorola Watch: Music, Fitness, GPS

Called out as having superlative fitness tools and a function that serves as a “DJ while you run,” Motorola’s new GPS watch is nothing if…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 09, 2012

‘Sprinter’ Headlamp Made for Runners of the Night

Do you run after the sun sets? A blinking red “taillight” and an oval-shape beam distinguish the Sprinter, a headlamp made by Black Diamond Equipment…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2011

Fellcross ‘Ultra-Light’ Mountain Shoe

A cinch-on lacing system and an aggressive design identify the S-LAB Fellcross as a distinctly Salomon shoe. But the Fellcross is a new breed for…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2011

Announcing ‘GearJunkie/WEDALI’ Race Team!

We are proud to announce a partnership with Minnesota-based Team WEDALI, the nation’s No.1 adventure racing squad! Beginning in January, the team will be renamed…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 28, 2011

Review: Wool-Based ‘Active Jacket’

For those not-so-cold active days, this wool-blend Ibex jacket has become a Gear Junkie favorite. A streamlined, hood-less design, a thin breathable back, and a…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 23, 2011

Weird Foot Forward: Mesh Shoe with ‘Metatarsal Lugs’

Equipped with five tiny rubber pads on the sole said to align with the foot’s metatarsal bones, the MV2 from Newton Running is a different…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 28, 2011

Modular ‘FAST’ Shades from Adidas Put to Test

In a three-month wear test, we’ve evaluated a new pair of sports glasses from Adidas Eyewear on a dozen adventures in conditions from snow to…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2011

Pricey Suunto “Running Pack” Put to the Test

Contributor Chelsey Magness gets geeky with her training regimen for a month via Suunto and the company’s new M5 Running Pack, which includes an HR…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2011

‘Shape-Ups’ Shoe a Nonstarter for Serious Runners

These rocker-soled Skechers are touted to promote a “natural running” gait; our testers vehemently disagreed. “To me, while running on pavement, the Shape-ups shoe felt…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 16, 2011

Inexpensive, No-Fuss MP3 Player good for Running, Exercise

This miniature music player from Sandisk is not made for the outdoors specifically — it is not “ruggedized” and water will kill it. But for…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2011

Puretoes ‘Not-a-Sock’ Foot Coverings

“It’s not a sock, it’s a foot-cover!” That’s the tagline for Puretoes, a new sock-like product with holes for toes and grip material on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2011

FiveFingers go Casual, For Kids

Vibram has announced a line of “lifestyle” models for spring 2012, including FiveFingers shoes made for daily wear and two small toe-shoe models for kids.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2011

Split-Toe, Minimalist ‘Octopus’ Adventure Shoe

A mesh upper, a split-toe design, and “octopus tentacle”-inspired detailing on the sole make the to-be-released Maliko from OluKai Inc. one of the most unique…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2011

Speed Hiker! Pharr Davis sets Record on Appalachian Trail

A new speed record was set this weekend for a complete thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Gear Junkie gets an exclusive on what it took…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2011

Lycra-Wrapped, Sticky-Sole ‘Mountain-Running’ Shoe

It won’t be for sale until 2012. But the just-announced Vertical K shoe from La Sportiva undoubtedly has fanatics of running steep mountain trails drooling…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 29, 2011

Interview: Ultra-Running Phenom Kilian Jornet

Fresh off a victory at the Western States Endurance Run, a prestigious 100-mile ultra race, Kilian Jornet talks gear, nutrition for endurance sports, and the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2011

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

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