The Mizuno Wave Rider has long been a favorite of neutral runners looking for a forgiving, speedy shoe. The 13th iteration of this shoe is no exception. The Wave Rider 13 continues to have a superb fit with a cushy but not bulky midsole. Our testers were impressed at how cushioned this shoe felt while [...]
The 1100 series from Asics has always been a best buy for budget-minded runners. It is a moderate stability shoe that works for a wide variety of runners. Every update, it benefits from technology advances developed for its more pricey siblings. This model features a retooled upper with better materials and an updated look that [...]
Supreme traction! This trail training/racing shoe from Salomon is made for your winter runs that probably should just wait until springtime. The Winter Contagrip outsole features spike-like lugs formed of a special compound meant to maximize traction on wet and slippery winter terrain, and they deliver in that department. At just 11 ounces, these shoes [...]
The Crosslite is a new lightweight neutral trail running and racing shoe from La Sportiva with a super low profile and aggressive lugs for increased traction and cushioning. Unique features of the shoe include a non-removable external shroud over the laces which does a great job of keeping out small rocks and dust, but is [...]
ActiveGearReview.com Gear Reviewer Kevin Fonger does a video review in the wild of the HH Mig Waterproof Rain Jacket. Brands: Helly Hansen
Brooks Running Shoes has been committed to designing and manufacturing eco-friendly footwear in the last few years. Recently, Brooks announced the Green Silence racing flat, a new super-eco-friendly performance race shoe made from, among other things, those plastic water bottles and gel wrappers you pitched to the side of the road at the 10k you [...]
The Sticky Dragon is a new shoe to Garmont’s hiking shoe line and it is a blend between an approach shoe and a trail runner. Yet we didn’t feel this to be the ideal trail runner, we did find this shoe to perform great on slick rock and day hikes. We tested these shoes out [...]
The 3 in 1 Sleek short provides all the benefits of a split short, with its 2.5” inseam, but provides a bit more coverage while not sacrificing freedom of movement. The LightningDry technology keeps you dry and prevents painful chaffing by moving with you as you run. Testers raved about the mesh side panels and [...]
The Adidas Baggy Shorts ended up being a joy to run in. We found these shorts to be more comfortable and form fitting than most shorts. During testing, we did not find them to chafe at all and found to material to be comfortable to run in. The shorts were able to win us over [...]
The Saucony RXT Short is best suited for those who are looking for a fitness short and don’t care for the shorter running shorts. When we first tried them on, we thought they felt more like a basketball short. The shorts did hold up well for long runs between 10-13 miles and all short runs [...]
The Mountain Hardwear Refueler Advance Short is a fantastic short for all distances and climates. These shorts come with one secure zippered pocket front, and 3 Velcro pockets in the back. These are very convenient for carrying small snacks like energy gels, or other items you find necessary to bring along on your run. The [...]
The Long Distance Infinity Short is a lightweight running short for those looking for a little more coverage. Like most running shorts, it has a breathable liner that keeps moisture from building up, which we feel is a must on our runs. On the sides of the shorts, there are small holes in the shorts [...]
The Supernova shirt utilizes ClimaCool wicking fiber and incorporates mesh back and side paneling to aid cooling and moisture control. Testers enjoyed the added length of the shirt, the v-neck and widened arm openings. The Supernova is semi fit and comes in yellow, red, and blue. Testers felt the mesh panel on the front, added [...]
The InfiniT shirt combines UltraSensor transfer fabric and bamboo carbon yarns to keep you dry, cool, and odor free. Testers found this shirt to be incredibly breathable due to the mesh located on the back panel and under the arm-pits. Testers liked the shirts semi fit, however, they found the white and yellow color options [...]
The SS Mesh Tee is a Zone 1 garment within the SportHill line. The shirt comes in a funky pink color, as well as black and white, and offers the most breathable option for hot days. The moisture wicking fibers of the SS Mesh Tee kept testers dry and comfortable, and the fabric didn’t hold [...]
The Saucony micro melange shirt is a durable, but super soft, piece constructed with the serious runners in mind. The shirts cap sleeves and stretch panel offers complete free range of arm motion. There is a reflector at the right shoulder and 2 Saucony reflective brandmarks to increase runner visibility. Testers enjoyed the stretchiness of [...]
The New Balance Burnout Tee keeps you dry while on the run and offers increased visibility when out at night due to the reflective side paneling and piping. The side panels utilize Biocool technology and allow airflow under the arms and to manage moisture. Testers enjoyed the tailored fit, including cap sleeves and added length [...]
The adidas Adizero is a tech tee with the focus of motion. As we are all aware, when we run, not only do our legs move, but our arms and upper body is moving a lot as well. Adidas has studied the body and made a shirt with upper body movement in mind. We found [...]
The Saucony RXT short sleeve tech tee has somewhat of a different feel than most tech tees we tested. This shirt has a little more bulk to it than most. The shirt is a little heavier than most tech tee’s we tested which seems to be a little too much in warmer weather. With regards [...]
The SportHill CoolLite tee was another one of our favorites. This shirt has an extremely comfortable fit to it. The fabric used has a silky feeling almost, without the clingon feeling when you sweat. It has reflective points in the back and front to keep you visible when running at night. The flatlock seem construction [...]
The Brooks HVAC tech T was our favorite shirt out of the bunch. We found this shirt to be the perfect fit, and it’s technical features were the best performering. The shirt has 3 different reflective points for maximum visabilitiy during the night. The fabric has silver fibers woven into the shirt which allows you [...]
The Pearl Izumi Phase Tee is pretty much a basic tech tee with a little bit of flair to it. When we say basic, we don’t mean anything negative though. Today, tech tees can be hard to differentiate. The shirt is made from a moisture wicking fabric which will keep you cool and dry in [...]
Testing out prAna products this year is a new addition to our product testings. We found the Quest crew to be a quality tech tee that keeps up with the best of them. This shirt has a tighter fit than most, so if you are a little larger, this shirt might not be for you. [...]
