Altra introduces to us a marriage of the minimalism and cushioned support in a running shoe. Their Zero Drop™ platform, FootPod outside with innovative foot-shaped design all help you maintain proper and natural form, which means efficient running and reduced impact on joints. Quick dry air mesh upper with minimal seams keep you comfy and dry. It’s also designed to be worn without any insoles for the ultra minimal. Stack height with and without support footbed are 21mm and 16mm, respectively.
Enjoy a run with your little one using Joovy’s Zoom 360 swivel wheel jogging stroller. The aluminum frame with shock absorbing suspension makes it a comfy ride for kids, has a full coverage canopy for shade and an extra wide reclining seat. There’s also an option to switch from swivel mode to stable jogging mode and it comes with a parent organizer, running leash, tire pump and rain cover. Its easy, quick fold design makes it easy to transport and a large storage basket keeps parents and kids items handy.
Don’t let crappy socks ruin your run. These WigWam Ironman Thunder Pro Low Cut socks are designed to keep your feet dry and cool, prevent blisters and provide cushion without a lot of bulk. They hug your feet with the no slip cuff extension and seamless toe closure. 49% polyester, 25% nylon, 17% X2O acrylic, 7% cotton, 2% stretch polyester and come in a variety of color options
Karhu’s Flow Fulcrum Ride is engineered for the neutral runner looking for lightweight, durable, highly responsive performance shoes. Anatomically designed to provide supportive minimalist comfort with air and ballistic mesh material, it has elastic EVA forefoot insert aligned to metatarsal heads to cushion the met heads during propulsion phase and compression molded EVA midsole with tuned durometers to provide ultimate forward efficiency. The tongue is mapped around the instep and features a new soft touch. Suited for long or short distance running.
Avia’s Avi-Bolt III is the company’s lightest performance running shoe. Its quick speed lacing system and Avi-Grip on heel and tongue makes it ideal for quick transitions. The shoe also has a Dura-Stryk® compound on the outsole to provide traction and abrasion resistance, a memory foam feel counter, 3M reflective details and an antibacterial sock liner. Designed for neutral pronation runners.
The Pearl Izumi Kissaki shoes are meant to be weapons for your feet. The energy foam cushions the forefoot on impact while the rubber outsole with carbon rubber crash pad protects the heel. It has a seamless upper, interior seam taping and memory foam in collar for comfort and custom like fit. Reflective laces help you stay visible in dark situations and weighs about 9.4oz/266g for mens size 9. Ideal for short races and long distances.
On Running, a Swiss based company founded by triathlete Olivier Bernhard, introduces a new shoe named the Cloud Racer. The sole contains the patented CloudTec™ system, three dimensional elements in the outsole called clouds that absorb both vertical and horizontal shocks. This helps reduce lactate acid build up and the runner uses less energy to move faster. 18 CloudTec™ elements are in the active sole. The upper is made of light air-mesh with a perforated tongue for maximum breathability and cooling. 5mm toe drop, weighs 245g (USM 8.5) and designed for those with a neutral gait.
Saucony’s Progrid Kinvara 2 is made of lightweight materials with enough structure to give you a shoe that feels like you’re not wearing anything on your feet. Synthetic and mesh upper provides breathability while fabric lining provides comfort, ProGrid Lite in the heel offers shock attenuation. The minimal midsole construction delivers standard protection from the pounding. A minimalist sneaker with the support needed for long distances.
Bulky, GPS watches give you sticker shock? We’ve found this one, the Timex Marathon GPS watch, to be reasonable with basics needed to track your walk/runs. The GPS is powered by the fast and accurate SSiRFstarIV™ to monitor pace, speed and distance. The eight hour battery life will last long enough to tell you how many calories were burned. Other features include hands-free auto-split based on distance, five alarms, 100-lap memory chronograph and rechargeable battery with cable. Tracking workouts doesn’t have to deplete your wallet.
Cool down with Zoot’s Ultra IceFil cap. ULTRAcell with IceFil responds to elevated skin temperatures. The moisture activated cooling technology helps reduce skin temperature by up to 11ºF. CoolMax® terry sweatband helps keep the sweat out of your eyes and anti-odor properties make this a great cap anytime you’re outdoors in the sun. UPF 50+ protection. One size fits all. Remember to have this in T2 at your next race!
