Reviews

A Review of the Sole Runner FX Trainer

by Damien Tougas

Besides Huaraches, never have I worn a shoe that has given my feet this much freedom. While many minimalist shoe companies are starting to get the toebox right, some of them are a little narrow through the mid foot. For most people this is probably fine. However, if you are like me and have a wide mid foot it can be problematic. The Sole Runner last not only provides a wide toebox, but ample room in the mid foot as well...

A Review of Tommie Copper Compression Sleeves

by Karen Toews

Compression wear caught my attention when Paula Radcliffe, woman world marathon record-holder, showed up on the racing circuit wearing compression knee-high socks. As a marathoner myself (though my running achievements weren’t ever going to make front page news), I wondered if wearing these could help improve circulation, reduce stiffness, relieve pain, etc. like the claims made by companies promoting such products.