Some cushioned shoes err on the side of softness – it’s as if they replaced the original pronation correction with mysterious material, somewhat like the consistency of cotton candy. Other cushioned shoes err on the side of stiffness – they may lack that marshmallow feel, but there’s hardly any flex to the shoe. It’s no [...]
As the barefoot / minimalist shoe revolution goes into full swing, it has a lot of runners asking whether the new style of shoes are for them or if they should stick with their traditional running shoes. And while barefoot running shoes aren’t for everyone, it would help out a number of runners to add [...]
While running, runners have a few different watch options to track their progress. They can use the standard chronograph watch to track how much time they have run for, there are watches that track your heart rate while exercising to see your level of effort, and there are GPS watches that track the distance you [...]
When Nike launched its Lunar series, the goal was to produce a light weight and supportive shoe. The LunarElite is just that with much more. In its first version, the LunarElite weighed in at an incredible 7.1 ounces, the LunarElite+2, now slightly heavier at 8.2 ounces, has improved benefits in construction, cushioning and support. Nike features [...]
Continuing with the production of its minimum stitch running shoes, Nike introduces the LunarGlide +2. By using an environmentally friendly adhesive, Nike is able to minimize weak points in the shoes while keeping a firm-sturdy structure to the shoe. The LunarGlide +2 is constantly adjusting to your stride whether you are looking for a longer [...]
If you’re a runner, you’ve no doubt been hearing a lot lately about ‘Natural Running’ or Barefoot Running or Posture Running. It’s definitely the hot topic in running shoes now. The basic idea is that back when we were chasing down mastodons we ran with our bare feet and shoes have become so built up [...]
There has been a lot of talk about Nike’s recent launch of the Lunar series; we had the good fortune of testing out the Women’s LunarElite+. The LunarElite+, much like its’ other Lunar relatives, is an ultra-light weight training shoe that has managed to weigh in at an incredibly low 7.1 ounces. The midsole weighs [...]
A Shoe for All Runners? Nike has always been known for their Nike Air midsole technology. It’s been around for ages, and they’ve developed variations on the theme and worked hard perfecting the tech, but Nike cushioning has always meant AIR. Well, now there’s Lunar Foam, and Nike has been so pleased with this midsole [...]
This new trail shoe from Nike is based on their best-selling stability road running shoe, the Zoom Structure Triax. The Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 12 ESC is a beefed-up hybrid trail running shoe with a water-resistant upper, internal stone shield, and eco-friendly construction. It also features a gusseted tongue (the sides of the tongue are [...]
The Zoom Structure Triax +12 ESC Trail is based on Nike’s best-selling stability road shoe. The Triax+12 Trail is a stability hybrid shoe that is designed to run on all sorts of terrain, including trails. The upper is water resistant, the gusseted tongue protects from rocks entering the shoe, and the rubber outsole is composed [...]
