Sandy Dover

Sandy Dover is a multi-platform feature writer whose work has appeared in print and web publications such as "SLAM," "ESPN" ("Nets Are Scorching") and Yahoo!, among others. An NBA expert columnist and contributing author to the eighth edition of Robert Atwan’s "America Now," Dover is known primarily as a sports product evaluator, footwear and apparel expert, and fitness/training journalist and consultant, counting as his partners some of the top sports brands in the world.

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Footwear Feature: Brooks PureGrit

September 27, 2012 | Sandy Dover

If you've ever run trails, you understand that comfort and protection are prerequisites for a safe trip on uneven terrain. Fortunately, Brooks PureProject collection's featured shoe, the PureGrit, fits the mold of the ideal trail runner, with an emphasis on...

Go Minimalist With the New Balance MX20 and MX20v2

June 23, 2012 | Sandy Dover

Whether you're playing basketball or running or lifting in the weight room, training sneakers are essential to make the most out of your workouts. New Balance has released a new set of trainers: the New Balance Minimus Trainer MX20 and...

Pre-Workout Drinks by CytoSport: Monster Amino and Monster Milk

June 19, 2012 | Sandy Dover

When it comes to fitness and training, hydration and adequate fueling are the dietary keys to making your workouts worthwhile. Pre-workout drinks are convenient, easy ways to take in nutrition before training or competition. But with the profusion of brands...

Fashion Athletic Shoes for Summer 2012: adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction

June 17, 2012 | Sandy Dover

For athletes who play sports all summer, it's important to find sneakers that not only look good, but feel good. The new adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction offers the best of both worlds. The shoe's colors and mesh look super stylish, but...

Testing the New Balance Minimus Zero Road

May 21, 2012 | Sandy Dover

Although running shoes have grown increasingly complicated with constantly evolving materials, support and cushioning, at least one product has gone in the opposite direction. The New Balance Minimus Zero Road, or MR00, eschews fancy cushioning and support systems for a...