With minimalism and barefoot running gaining prominence in 2010, shoe manufacturers began producing minimal-style, barefoot-simulating, and lightweight racing shoes at a blistering pace

I was very impressed with this shoe right out of box and my satisfaction with this shoe only grew the more I ran in it. The Peregrine feels minimal, light, and flexible, yet it is also protective and supportive enough to wear on gnarly trails for long trail runs

Trainers, Trail, Speed and Barefoot – Choose the right shoe for your runs

The transitional months of spring can take a toll on running shoes—whether you’re a trail runner, a road runner, or a mix of both, a winter thaw mixed with spring showers can make the freshest shoe look and feel ages old in a matter of weeks. By following a few simple steps, you can keep shoes looking new—and most importantly—feeling as fresh as spring itself.

The Brooks Running Blog published an overview of the differences between the Trance 10 and the Adrenaline GTS 11, both providing support and being aimed at the moderate overpronator

The Vibram Five Fingers line of running shoes has been gaining popularity and recognition over the past few years within the general running community. Long held as a favorite among barefoot runners and other groups, the FiveFinger shoes are now coming into mainstream use

Brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation once again results in coveted award for the company; big win for runners everywhere

An overview of the special needs of heavier runners and a selection of the best running shoes to address the heavy impact it can have on your joints

Mizuno launched a very interesting tool: Mizuno Fit Precision, a website that lets you analyze your biomechanics and running style and helps you selecting the right shoe.

You wanted to try a pair for yourself. So you went online or you visited your local running store and found out there’s more than one Lunar Nike shoe out there.

6 Years after launching the first Nike Free, Nike’s Innovation Director Tobie Hatfield and Senior Designer Kasey Jarvis open the doors of the Innovation Kitchen and explain the design process behind this shoe.

“Barefoot Running” and “Forefoot Strike” seem to be the key words for runners in 2009. In the last months an increasing number of articles has appeared on newspapers, blogs, forums with a common central theme: traditional running shoes promote a non-ideal running form and running barefoot is what we were created for. At the same time we are seeing more and more Brands launching and promoting shoes that promise to improve your running style, either by creating a barefoot feeling or by promoting midfoot and forefoot strike.

Until relatively recently, the common approach from sportswear companies towards women’s running shoes was the now sarcastic motto “shrink ‘em and pink ‘em”, as womens running shoes were no more than a mens shoe in feminine colours.

The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet. An overview of the special needs of runners with flat feet and a selection of the best running shoes to address flat feet running

This image illustrates the main components of a running shoe, and can help us as a visual reference for the future. A running shoe is primarly divided in two main components a shoe upper, which is the mesh/leather/synthetic part  you insert your foot in and lace up; a sole unit, which is itself split into

When it comes to running biomechanics, there are three types of runners (click here to find out what runner type you are). No matter what brand (be it Asics or Nike or NB), running shoes are divided into three main silos, each one addressing the specific needs of one of the three types of runners.

There are a few tests commonly used to determine which kind of runner you are and, therefore, which kind of running shoe you should use. One of these tests is called the Wet Feet Test and it is very simple to do and to understand. The basis of this test is that the wet footstep

Do you need a shoe that cushions your foot or one that supports it? If  you want to chose the right running shoe, the first concept you need to be familiar with is pronation. Every time you stomp your foot on the ground, either by running, jumping or walking,  you apply a force to the