We’re all in a hurry these days and like to find ways to cut down on time spent doing things that aren’t important to us versus tasks that are important and fun. One way to save a little time each day is to add a pair of Zubits to your favorite shoes. Zubits is a …
For those who wear boots regularly, lacing and unlacing them can be a drag. Properly laced boots can have a big impact your performance while wearing them, but sometimes you may need to lace them quickly. I stumbled upon TacLace (see what I did there?) when I was researching boots to wear during a GORUCK …
TacLace makes lacing easy, and could save time when seconds count Read More
The PURSE N’ BOOTS – EUROPEAN knee-high boots from Elizabeth Anne shoes are made of luxurious cowhide, and although they are made in a riding boot style, you can wear them for most any activity. They are available in brown or black, in sizes from 5-12, and in slim, regular, and wide calf widths. What sets …
Ladies, these boots are made for walking – and for holding your gear Read More
The Mudfighter-series is a collection of tools that have been designed to help you remove mud and rocks from the soles / treads of your shoes. They are perfect for cross country runners, hikers, and even people that have dogs 😉 I could have used one of these tools several years ago when I had …
If you walk/run, ride a bike, or do other outdoor activities at night, you need to make sure you’re visible to motorists. There’s a lot of reflective clothing on the market, but they may not suit you for one reason or another. With the PowerSpurz from 4id, you can add lights to your own shoes, …
Initially developed to help people with visual impairments navigate the world, Ducere Technologies has launched LECHAL interactive haptic based footwear. Pronounced lay-ch-al, meaning “take me there” in Hindi, LECHAL footwear creates a hands-free navigation system through your feet, guiding the wearer towards their destination through simple vibrations in their shoes or insoles. Imagine exploring New …
We live in a fast paced world, so why shouldn’t our shoes. I mean tying and untying them just doesn’t make sense in this society of innovators. While shoes using the ZIPPED, an active indiegogo project, aren’t the Marty McFly shoes from Back to the Future, they are a nice alternative to tying your laces. …
The right tools will make any activity easier and more enjoyable. For example, you wouldn’t want to build a house with a Swiss Army Knife or paint a portrait with a toothbrush. So it follows that a runner wouldn’t wear flip flops to run a marathon and a sports walker shouldn’t wear running shoes to …
Prospecs Power Walk 503 sport walking shoes review Read More
I cringe when people say this, but seriously? Ugh… I’m so sick of reality shows that I could barf. I’ve never even watched one episode of the hit A&E series Duck Dynasty, but just the fact that a company whose product I liked is now trying to become the official shoe of a lame reality …
Spira jumps on the Duck Dynasty hype wagon with their new camo shoe collection Read More
My daily geek uniform includes a pair of sneakers, tennis shoes, athletic shoes, kicks or whatever other name you might call them. I own more pairs of sneakers than “grown up” shoes and am picky when it comes to their style and comfort. A month or so ago when I saw the news about the …
Can a pair of shoes be considered a “gadget”? The new Reebok ATV 19+ has to come awfully close. The carbon rubber sole is comprised of 19 irregular “lugs” designed to grip any terrain you find yourself on, be it snow, mud, sand, or grass and still provide a cushioning support to the foot. More …
When my daughter was learning to tie her own shoes, we found some stretchy shoe laces that made it a bit easier for her to get her shoes on her feet without her having to loosen/tighten her laces, too. The older lady who lived next door wanted some of those laces so she could get …
Sears has licensed Star Wars plush slippers for the kids on your holiday gift list. They are available in Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett designs in youth and toddler sizes. The slippers are $12.99 a pair.
When Spira asked if I would like to review a pair of their running shoes, I told them that I’m not a runner and that I’m really picky when it comes to the look and feel of the sneakers I wear. That didn’t scare them off, so they sent me a pair of their Women’s Odyssey …
Anirudh Sharma, a student of Informatics Engineering at the Rajasthan Technical University, has designed Le Chal (Hindi for ‘Take Along”) to assist the blind and visually impaired to navigate around. By pairing Le Chal with an Android smartphone with GPS, the user can speak a destination into Google maps and then manoeuvre via Google’s navigation. Four small vibration motors …