Run Happy? Yes, please. In the race to strip down, rethink, and re-innovate shoes to fit the barefoot movement, some companies seem to have lost sight of that one simple fact. Just get out there and run happy. Brooks hasn’t forgotten that some people don’t want to jump on (or off, rather) the barefoot wagon. [...]
While not having a large running line up, Pearl Izumi is definitely making a bid to become more popular in the running community. We here at AGR have been big fans of all the Pearl Izumi gear we have tested thus far; from what we’ve seen, it’s all been quality product, whether it’s shoes, shorts, [...]
In the 890, New Balance is following a growing trend in the running market. With the popularity of minimalist and barefoot running, they are seeking to stay competitive in the market today by stripping down shoes to the essentials without sacrificing quality. The movement has been termed “purposeful design” and they seem to have [...]
Karhu has been in the shoe making industry for quite sometime. This spring, however, was the first time I have had the chance to put my feet in a pair of Karhu’s. Like our male tester, I was also given a pair of Forward Fulcrum Ride shoes. The Forward is a neutral shoe that incorporates [...]
Karhu is not as recognizable in the US as some other running shoe brands, but this Finnish company has been making sporting goods including running shoes since the 1920s when the legendary Flying Finn, Paavo Nurmi ran in Karhus! The main focus of their new Fulcrum Ride running line is unobtrusive correction of pronation or [...]
Here at Active Gear Review, we typically test out trail running shoes or road running shoes. The outdoor industry has begun to produce shoes to meet the needs of runners that want a hybrid shoe, a trainer that can be worn comfortably on road and trail. In 2009, Salomon released the XT Whisper, a women’s [...]
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 [...]
The new Brooks Glycerin 8 Neutral training shoe will debut for Brooks in Spring 2010. According to our testers, put this one on your to-buy list for this training season! The Glycerin line is Brooks’ premium neutral cushioning shoe, and this model features their new DNA midsole material, which according to Brooks will adjust its [...]
