New Balance, New Yoga Apparel With New Anue Line
There are a lot of types of workout apparel out there, but these days, it seems like the comfiest and cutest stuff falls into the yoga/Pilates/barre category. Are we right, or are we right? But whether you agree with us or not, let us introduce you to a new super-cute line we just discovered: Anue [...]
Riding the Running Waves With the Mizuno Wave Rider 16
You know how certain running shoes just feel right? Like they were made for your feet? And when you lace them up, you somehow get this magical running power that makes you faster, springier and somehow happier? Like, just the sight of them has you telling yourself, “Damn, I’m awesome.” You do? Of course you [...]
Boosting My Workout: adidas Boost Running Shoe Review
As I mentioned previously, I headed into NYC recently to check out the launch of adidas’ latest addition to the legions of running shoes out on the market. They swore that this shoe would change the running world, but don’t all companies make that claim with each shoe they introduce? So what did I do? [...]
Flex Freely—and Totally Supported—With Free-Flex Insoles
We know, we know. Insoles aren’t particularly sexy. And, truth be told, I don’t usually wear them. But these new Free-Flex Flex Shoe Insoles caught our attention, and we just had to try them. Specifically designed for minimalist shoes like the Nike Free and Reebok RealFlex, these are kind of an upgrade to the usual insole [...]
The Lacing Lowdown: Shoe-Lacing Techniques to Help Your Workouts
March 5, 2013 by Jenn
Filed under Footwear, Guest Posts, Hot Topics, Reviews, Tips
By now, you probably know that the footwear you work out in should be geared to the specific activity you’re doing. Running? Get you some running shoes. CrossFit? Try these. Dancing? Get thee some of these! But did you also know that your shoe-lacing technique can make a difference in the health of your foot [...]
Big Apple Adidas: A Boost to Running
February 26, 2013 by Erin
Filed under From Erin, On the Scene, Running
I recently headed into NYC for an adidas event for an unveiling that promised to change running as we know it. I figured if anything could make me like running, an adidas event in the Big Apple was as likely as any other. Plus, it was a rare case when the childcare and cool-NYC-events stars [...]
Go Pure With Your Running: Brooks Pure Project Running Shoes
It’s another month and you know what that means: It’s another Brooks Running review! For the last few months, I’ve been testing out the PureGrit 2 and the PureDrift, while Tish has been jogging to and fro in the PureConnect 2. See our thoughts on all three of these kicks below! And be sure to [...]
No Loafing Around With Dr. Weil Integrative Footwear
We don’t talk about foot health too much in these parts unless it’s in relation to overcoming injury or running sans shoes, but today we’re gonna chat about the tootsies. Why? Because your feet deserve some healthy lovin’, too! Now, “orthopedics” have a good rep for improving foot placement and comfort, but they don’t always [...]
My Holiday Wishlist: Lots of Fit, Funky Goodies
As I’ve gotten older, it’s been harder and harder to answer the question: “What do you want for Christmas?” Do you all feel me on that? I mean, these days, I only really want the super practical stuff that I know I’m going to use. For example, deodorant and razors (Have you noticed how expensive those [...]
We Go “Natural” Running in Three Pairs of Adidas…
What does “natural” running mean? Well, best as we can tell, it’s running as close to barefoot as possible without actually going barefoot. And if you’ve ever been on FBG before, you know it’s a big ol’ trend. There are so, so, so many minimalist shoes coming out. Scratch that. Most major brands are coming [...]
