Gear Up For Cold-Ass Runs
Recently, a friend (somehow) convinced me to train for and run a half marathon in April. What was I thinking? I’m a proponent of all things fitness but I’ve never considered myself an avid runner much less someone to run any marathon, half or full. But this is Gear Patrol after all, and anyone who [...]
Meet the Soccer Ball with More Tech Than a Macbook (Well, Almost More)
Soccer fans worldwide received a jolt of excitement with the recent announcement of the World Cup 2010 team draw. So, in the spirit of keeping the hype going, Smart Planet recently posted a great article behind the technology built into this Cup’s official ball that we suggest you check out. Called the “Jabulani”, Adidas claims [...]
Aching Arches? Walk a Mile in These Shoes.
I will admit upfront that I’m a little biased when it comes to the Adidas Golf’s line of Tour360 golf shoes. Their original model has accompanied my feet for close to 100 rounds during the last few years now; as such, they’ve become my gold standard. Recently, Adidas released the Tour360 4.0 and Gear Patrol [...]
By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo If you haven’t sacrificed years of your life to training and you’re not already in Beijing, chances are slim that you’ll be at the Olympics this year. Like most Americans, including myself, you’ll probably spend part of your August 8th week gazing at a jumbotron scoreboard (your HDTV) with an [...]
Summer’s in full swing and you’re out there giving it your all. You’re sporting best equipment, rackets, clubs, shoes and apparel and we know that because you’re an avid Gear Patrol reader. But there’s one thing you’ve overlooked. We’re talking about your feet. Socks to be exact. It’s easy to forget that socks are an [...]
By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo We’ve reviewed a couple of running shoes at Gear Patrol; mostly trail runners, but like many guys I live in a concrete jungle. The closest I’ll get to trail running is a dirt path in Central Park. That’s one reason I run in a pair of mi adidas shoes. The [...]
Anyone in the tennis world will tell you that footwork is key to building a better game. Besides, what good is that swing you’ve been perfecting if you can’t get to the ball? It may be time to upgrade your footwear. One of the best hard court tennis shoes just got better with the updated [...]
Base layers are intended to fit snugly. It only makes sense that they’d also serve as an extension of your muscles and such is the case with the Adidas Golf Techfit Powerweb Base Layer. The shirt is actually designed to compress focusing your muscles for greater explosive power and long-term stamina. The TPU powerbands integrated [...]
[ Part 1: Attire | Part 2: Shoes | Part 3: Accessories ] Look at the clothes you’re wearing. Are you put together well? Yes, you are. Now look at those shoes. Notice how they’re the same pair you wear whether it’s Saturday or Monday? That’s not a good thing. Take your work ensemble to [...]
Developed to provide the golfer with maximum vision, focus, performance and comfort from tee off to final putt. The A-18 range of eyewear uses leading edge optical technologies to eliminate sunlight distortion. Lightweight and flexible SPX frame. [via product page] Features: Double-Snap Nose Bridge SPX Flex Zones TRI.FIT Temple Grip Systems Vision Advantage PC-Lens Quick-Release [...]
The Adidas Pure Plush cross training shoe has full-grain leather uppers for comfort and soft feel. adiPRENE® insert in the heel adds comfort and superior shock absorption. Full rubber outsole for durability. Cost: $74.99 @ Footaction USA
