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Salomon Summer Hiking Shoes

Posted on June 9, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

As the temperatures start to soar, keeping the feet cool becomes a problem, and whilst changing over to a pair of walking sandals is great for getting air to the feet, many walkers prefer the support, cushioning and toe protection … Continue reading →

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The Legendary Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX

Posted on June 7, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

We first wrote about the Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX back in 2009, when the boots were released to an unsuspecting public, and were first being put to the test by Brian Blessed on Channel 4’s The Gadget Show. Whilst they … Continue reading →

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Injinji Socks Now Available at Fitness Footwear

Posted on June 2, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

This week sees the introduction of a brand new range of performance socks at Fitness Footwear, offering a design to get the feet moving just how nature intended.  Injinji socks provide an exceptionally close and comfortable fit, moulding to the … Continue reading →

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Try Injinji Socks as Insulating Base Layers for the Feet

Posted on May 31, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

Injinji socks have long been a favourite choice for use with barefoot shoes, with a design that is ideal for colder climates to add more insulation, and great for warmer weather to wick away moisture to keep the feet cool, … Continue reading →

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Get the Barefoot Experience with Injinji Socks

Posted on May 23, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

Barefoot and minimalist shoes are becoming a highly popular choice with runners and outdoor enthusiasts, and help to ease the strain on the feet by changing the walking gait. Standard shoes promote a heavy heel strike, but with barefoot footwear … Continue reading →

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2011 Keen Styles at Fitness Footwear

Posted on May 23, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

There has been an explosion of new Keen styles this year, with the Oregon hybrid footwear company having been hard at work in recent months. There are new summer sandals aplenty; however those who like to hit the trail and … Continue reading →

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Footwear for the Festivals from Hunter

Posted on May 19, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

As the music festival season edges ever closer and the weather starts to improve, the dream of listening to your favourite bands in glorious sunshine over a long weekend starts to take hold, but anyone who regularly visits Glastonbury and … Continue reading →

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Injinji Socks and Barefoot Shoes

Posted on May 18, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

The benefits of being barefoot when exercising have been widely published in recent months, and the number of barefoot runners and exercisers is on the rise. Switching over to barefoot running can turn you from a heel striker to a … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Beefs Up Its Fitness Tests

Posted on April 7, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

For the first time in 30 years, the Army is making several important changes to the standard twice-yearly fitness test. Whereas the old test consisted of a timed two-mile run, two minutes of push-ups, and two minutes of sit-ups, the … Continue reading →

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What makes a good wetsuit?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by FitnessFootwear

If you’re reading this I assume you are looking for a wetsuit and need a little help, because let’s face it, they are baffling at the best of times, 543? Steamer? Flat Lock? Help! First things first let’s define “good … Continue reading →

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