One of my best and worst habits as a person is my constant dialogue with an internal critic. I’m always wondering if whatever service or product I got is actually the best for my needs or the price, or if I should try something new. Case in point: I only managed to stick to two generations of the Mizuno Wave Rider before I wondered if Asics might fit me better. After that, it was on to a…
Product: ZED Footwear Location: Portland, OR Link: Kickstarter Kickstarter End Date: April 11, 2014 Current Pledge: $15,946 of $35,000 Portland-based shoe company ZED Footwear is in it’s final push to achieve its $35,000 goal to produce footwear for those who are part of the minimalistic running movement.
Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This post is the second of three about the On Cloudsurfers, which Matt has been testing. This post goes further into Matt’s first 150 miles with these shoes. Check out the initial post here. On-Running Cloudsurfer First and foremost, these shoes are a joy to look at. They combine just enough flair to keep things interesting, but look stylish and well-made that people know…
Name: The Wool Runners Location: Wellington, New Zealand Link: Kickstarter Website: www.3over7.com Kickstarter End Date: 2/27/14 Current Pledge: $64,466 of $30,000 (will be funded!)
I have had the same pair of white casual / athletic shoes in my closet for 10 years. 10 years! They were functional, (mildly) stylish, and still in one piece- a perfect trifecta if you will. However, after 3600+ days of taking up closet space, I made a decision that it was time to break down and purchase a new pair.
