Night Runner 270 Degree Shoe Lights
If you run in the dark, whether roads or trails, the Night Runner 270 Degree Shoe Lights might be perfect for you. The lights are designed by athletes. The lights attach to the shoelaces with multi-position adjustable brackets and weigh only 1.5 ounces. The lights give off a combined total of 150 lumens to light up the […]
Learning from Shoe Reviews
We can learn a lot from shoe reviews. Whether the reviews are in magazines or websites, or posted in online forums and blogs, they can be helpful to hear what others have to say about shoes you are considering. RunRepeat.com is a website that features running shoe comparisons. In late 2015 they ran the numbers from 134,867 […]
Science of Ultra Interview
A while back I was interviewed about foot care by Shawn Bearden of Science of Ultra website and podcast. Here’s the link to the Science of Ultra website. Shawn asked great questions and got deeper into foot care than any other interview I have done. We talked about the essential components of good foot care, from […]
The New 6th Edition of Fixing Your Feet
This summer will see the release of the 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention and Treatment for Athletes. The exact date is still up in the air, but I’d expect it sometime in late July or early August. The 5th edition was released in February 2011 and it was due for an update. Nothing in foot […]
Exciting New Sock Technologies
I love how technology continues to push the limits in sock construction. The companies below offer unique sock design that shows how companies are making products that stand out in a crowded field. Here are four interesting sock companies worth check out. Ellsworth V-Channel socks have vapor channels to carry sweat vapors through the channels and […]
Fixing Your Feet 6th Edition Available
After 14 months of revising and updating, editing and then editing again, and issues with the cover, the 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet is available. While it has been available for pre-order in Amazon, they now have the print version in stock and ready to ship. Amazon currently has the 6th edition priced at $13.64, well below […]
Compression Sleeves and Socks
This blog post is written by Laura, a firm believer in the value of compression wear. She is a running enthusiast, and writes about the world of compression wear at Compression Info. The Benefits of Compression Sleeves When it comes time for your next big race or even weekend hike, wearing the proper footwear can be […]
Gator Tip Toes for Cold Toes
When I was at the Outdoor Retailer’s Show in Salt Lake City in early August I talked to a sales rep for Gator Sports. They make high performance cold weather gear. Their socks are made with neoprene in a closed cell construction, meaning it is filled with closed air bubbles. These serve as insulators, just as […]
Moxie Gear Shin Gaiters
At the huge Outdoor Retailers Show in Salt Lake City I have the privilege of meeting Darren Clark, an adventure racer from Australia. He was showing people his Moxie Gear Shin Gaiters. I have been a proponent of gaiters ever since I made my first pair of trail running gaiters out of athletic socks many years […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Boots
This blog post comes to you courtesy of Walsh Brothers Shoes. It’s an infographic of the parts of a boot, how to fit a pair, care for them, and more. While you might not wear boots, it’s a good reminder of the various aspects of fitting footwear, which can be applied to shoes too. –John When […]