Category: Shoes and Gears

Skechers Performance GOrun 5: Designed for Speed

Skechers Go Run 5 is part of the Go Run line of Skechers series of running shoes. This is the latest iteration, and also considered as most advanced GORun ever from Skechers Performance. GoRun 5 is a lightweight trainer that’s designed for speed.  I get to test the shoe...

Nature’s Gym by Merrell : Join the FREE Workout!

Last weekend, Merell kicked off the Merrell’s Nature’s Gym campaign here in the Philippines. It aims to motivate anyone to explore and be fit in tune with the outdoors. With the opening, they also launched the Nature’s Gym Collection – shoes fit for the road, the trail, and the outdoors. During the...

Reebok FloatRide Review

The new Reebok FloatRide has all the premium features you would love with a running shoe. It has the soft knit upper material and a very bouncy cushioning. It feels similar to the expensive brands but the Reebok FloatRide is more affordable. The Reebok Float Ride was awarded as...

AHON Trail Socks and Gaiters Review: Mt. Marami Dayhike

Conquering the ruggedness of any trail or mountain requires more than just physical preparation. Whether you are trail running, trekking or mountaineering, wearing the right gear can help you perform better. In this article, we review two of the widely used outdoor apparel- the AHON trail socks (Kalinga design)...

Milestone Pod Review: See what you have been missing

Milestone Pod is a simple and accurate tracking device for runners and walkers of all levels. It provides information on the usual distance, pace and time. But unlike other running gadgets, Milestone Pod also tells you your foot strike, rate of impact, cadence, stride length, ground contact and leg...

Running with New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz

The New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz is a neutral cushioning shoe and is part of the Fresh Foam Collection. The Fresh Foam technology promises supportive cushioning that absorbs impact for that unmatched ultra soft and smooth feel for New Balance’s running, training and lifestyle shoes. Breaking in the Fresh...

Everywhere with Hoka One One Challenger ATR 3

Hoka One One Challenger ATR 3 is one of the 8 available Hoka One One shoe models available in Manila. The Challenger ATR 3 is one of Hoka One One’s most versatile running shoes, praised for its ability to perform on roads, trails, mountain passes, and everything in between....

A walkthrough inside the Secondwind Running Store

Secondwind Running Specialty Store is back after about a year of closing its doors. The new Secondwind Running Specialty Store is located at Ayala The 30th Mall, Meralco Ave., Pasig City. Like its previous braches, Secondwind offers a wide variety of running shoes that are arranged according to your...

Merrell Agility Peak Flex Shoe Review

The Merrell Pilipinas Trail Running Camp last May 6-7 at Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo Rizal has taught me a lot about the ins and outs of trail running and was introduced to its sponsor’s newest trail weaponry- the Merrell Agility Peak Flex. Quite an odd name for a running shoe...

MilestonePod Fitness Tracker Makes You Run Smarter

“What you don’t measure, you can’t improve” is an adage that is not only applicable in management, but also in running. In today’s gadget-centric world, there are tons of fitness trackers available to competitive runners to keep track of their performance from GPS watches to smartphone apps. However, many...