Minimus
Meet the First Performance Coach to Get His Own Signature Training Shoe, Thanks to New Balance
He just joined the ranks of LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan, but you wouldn’t know it by talking to him. With the unveiling of the New Balance Minimus [...]
New Balance Baseball: Behind the Cleats
Xander Bogaerts, Boston’s ever-smiling, Aruba-born shortstop, is poised for a big year. He is on the cover of the latest Eastbay catalog, and Boston’s management has expressed confidence in the [...]
Puma Fass 500 S Running Shoe Offers a Cushy Minimal Ride
A new fall offering in Puma's popular Faas series: the 500 S running shoe. With a 4mm heel-to-toe drop, the 500 S makes it into the minimalist category. However, it [...]
3 of the Best Post-Workout Glute Stretches
Strong glutes play a crucial role in athletic performance. Weak glute muscles affect the entire body, largely because the glutes comprise the leg's three largest muscles—the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and [...]
New Balance Readies the Minimus HI-REZ For 2013 Release
The New Balance Minimus HI-REZ road shoe will be dropping in April 2013. Weighing in at just 4.3 ounces, the HI-REZ is uber-light. According to Katherine Petrecca, business manager for New [...]
ALTRA Zero Drop Technology for Runners
ESPN's worldwide reach into every athlete's living room gives the network unmatched credibility. So when an ad airs on ESPN, people notice. A recent advertisement for ALTRA Zero Drop running [...]
Lace Up the New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail for a Barefoot Running Experience
As the barefoot running phenomenon continues to gain momentum, running shoe companies are faced with a simple choice: adapt or die. Adapting to the minimalist, or near-barefoot, running experience—which has [...]
Go Minimalist With the New Balance MX20 and MX20v2
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 [...]
New Balance Releases Lightest Running Shoes in the World—the RC 5000
Weighing in at a phenomenally light 3.2 ounces (2.5 ounces for the women’s model), the New Balance RC 5000 is the lightest running shoe on the market. Use it for [...]
Light and Right: New Balance Minimus Looks to Create True "Closer to Barefoot" Experience
If you’re lacing up for spring running, consider trying out the NB Minimus—a star in New Balance’s updated line for athletes seeking a minimalist shoe experience. Running in this type [...]