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Auto Review :: 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi

Three years ago, the Saab 9-3 SportCombi won our Active Lifestyle Vehicle award in the best value, on-road category. Athletes who test drove the Saab loved its sporty performance and ergonomic interior. Despite its small footprint, they were able to slip a road bike in back without removing either of the wheels.

Autumn Trainers :: 2008 Fall Shoe Guide

We have our comfort foods and our favorite pair of pants. The foods simply taste good and go down easily. The pants fit right and, like a conversation with a close friend, allow for effortless flow. Training shoes should be like comfort foods, your favorite pants or a close friend. They should be the shoes to which you gravitate for everyday use. Comfortable, dependable… like oatmeal for your feet.

Injinji Stretches into Yoga Toesocks with Patented Five Toe Construction

Any yogini will tell you that one’s feet are the foundation of a yoga practice. Providing the essential grounding, feet are typically sans socks during yoga classes to keep them securely on one’s mat; however, cold toes or a grimy loaner mat makes even the most dedicated yogini or Pilates practitioner think twice about removing her socks.

Auto Review :: 2008 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4X4

Compact sport-utility vehicle comes of age.

When Toyota rolled out the original RAV4 in 1996, compact sport-utility vehicles were a rarity. Since then, almost every automaker has introduced a competitor, ranging from the sporty BMW X3, to the budget friendly Suzuki Grand Vitara. 

Auto Review :: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition

Pint-sized crossover with a hot rod attitude.

Tri Hard and Kick Butt with Aqua Sphere powered Ironman Westuits

No longer just the “Swim Mask Guys” Aqua Sphere brings the most advanced swim technology to triathlons with their new line of wetsuits and Aqua Skins training suits.

Gear Review :: ISM Adamo Tri Saddle

I know, I know. This saddle looks more like a pair of grill tongs than a supportive bike seat. For those who can get past the seat’s admittedly goofy look, the ISM Adamo may be the answer to years of tri saddle discomfort.

Cool Commuting Duds

With gas climbing past $4 per gallon and people worrying about the impact of their automotive emissions on the world, there’s a trend gaining speed—biking. 

Pink Feet

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Cape Clogs has launched its “Clogs for a Cure” campaign by designing a special Pink Ribbon clog. 

Gear Check :: September

Great gear for your fall fun.

S.M.A.R.T. Shoe Choices

Many people choose shoes based color, design and how they feel on their feet while walking or running in the store not by what their feet need and how their muscular tension in their leg, hip, low back and shoulder region respond to the shoes. This can often lead to the wrong choice which will cause repetitive stress and strain to your feet and the rest of your body making your chronic injuries worse or bringing on new injuriessuch as Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Achilles Tendonitis, IT BandSyndrome, Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain and even Shoulder and NeckPain.