The average sock is made from synthetic fibers. But a good, premium sock is often made from wool, and preferably merino wool. The truth is that synthetic fibers are constructed to mimic the properties of natural fibers, often wool. A good wool will provide cushioning, where intended, and wick moisture from your skin.
Those are some of the properties Point6 counts on when it constructs its premium wool socks. The company adds durability among its claims, too, and they’re made in America. Point6 just released details for its fall 2012 line, and we thought we’d share some of the goods coming out in the fall. Continue reading Point6 Shows its Fall Line of Merino Wool Socks
When a well-recognized publication gives a company accolades, that company would want to publicize it to the world, of course. That’s what Saucony did when Runner’s World named the $140 Hurricane 14 as “Best Update” in the magazine’s 2012 Summer Shoe Guide. Both shoes are part of Saucony’s Geometry of Strong collection, in which another pair, the Guide 5, recently earned an “Editor’s Choice” in Runner’s World 2012 Spring Shoe Guide. 
Who says the concept of a minimal shoe should be confined to running? Much like compression clothing, minimal footwear now represents relaxation and recovery as much as it does competition.
Athletic shoe, apparel and accessory maker Finish Line just formed a multi-year partnership with the Special Olympics. Finish Line will provide support for the Special Olympics, and become the only national sponsor of the TRAIN Athlete Sports Assessment program, and also support for the Nutrition Education Program that’s part of the athletic event. 
While many companies have introduced shoes that offer barefoot style running, a new player from Portland, Oregon looks to take on the big boys in an all-out foot race. Skora has introduced a new line of “zero drop” midsole shoes. These offer no rise in the shoe from toes to the heel area to provide that so-called “natural” running experience. The new fashion oriented Form line is a lace up model made with goat leather. 
While not technically aiming for the moon as our headline suggests, Nike Golf has introduced a line of limited edition Lunar Control Footwear for the 2012 Masters. These will be worn by most Nike Golf athletes at the first major championship of the season, The Masters.
Sometimes with shoes it is good to get a grip, and the OluKai Maliko shoes are certainly about getting such a grip. These feature a sticky rubber sole along with an aggressive traction pattern that also includes suction cups. But the foot print on these is unique in that these offer a double toe as well, which is designed to provide greater balance and dexterity. This is done by separating the big toe from the rest of the toes and along with the suction cups provides more traction on slick and wet terrain, but reportedly should give a grip on dry terrain as well. 
Triathlon coach Regina Hammond talks about running barefoot. 
It is the height of March Madness but there is still time to put on the Athletic Propulsion Labs Limited Edition APL Concept 2 basketball shoes that have been released in Bluegrass Blue. The shoes feature a sleek silhouette, speed lacing system, performance engineered collar and strategically placed white flow vents. These feature a herringbone outsole that incorporates a high grip tread pattern that is designed to optimize traction and provide maximum surface contact. 
We’ve seen a big trend in barefoot running shoes that fit the feet like a glove, and now Sazzi is taking this to a new direction with the “Toe Motion Footwear” system, which includes four toe posts (for all five toes). The company, which gets its name from the ancient pueblo dwelling of the Anasazi people, was founded by Mark Thatcher, who previously launched Deckers. This time around he’s creating footwear that is actually based on the Anasazi’s tribes traditional footwear – albeit with a modern twist.
Last week we posted about Nike’s knit shoes, and now the company has gone to the other extreme with Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training shoes that are digital! The shoes feature a sensor system that can sync with software to provide wearer’s with detailed information to help during training and to track performance.