Category: Footwear

  • French Running Shoe brand, HOKA takes flight in the Philippines

    French Running Shoe brand, HOKA takes flight in the Philippines

    I recently co-led a group of foreign photographers on a photo tour up north. I noticed a couple of them were wearing HOKA shoes: A lady from the USA, who I learned was a casual runner. Then another guy, from Australia, who is an ultra-marathon runner and used to run competitively around the globe. I…

  • Keen Uneek: Unique Open-Air Designed Cord + Sole  Sandals

    Keen Uneek: Unique Open-Air Designed Cord + Sole Sandals

    I got a bit bummed when my Keen Newport H2 gave up on me after getting at least two years of beating. Yep it has gone through miles of hikes both on mountain trails, beaches and pavements that I feel had fairly utilized the sandals. I planned to buy another one as replacement but local…

  • Field Test | ZEMgear Terra Split-Toe Shoe Review

    Field Test | ZEMgear Terra Split-Toe Shoe Review

    Less shoes and more you! The philosophy behind ZEMgear footwear is based on proprioception – with lesser shoe information from the foot travels a lot quickly to the brain hence brings stability, natural movement, balance and performance. Evolving from it’s beach volleyball roots, ZEMgear has been continually developing its line of products for different type…

  • Bensimon Sneakers | Slip Into the Parisian Lifestyle in Manila

    Engaging conversation over coffee in a chic cafe, comfortable yet simply stylish attire, and long hour walks at the grand streets of Paris. Parisians love to walk and talk and they wear apparel that’s always street-ready but good enough for fancy night outs. Bensimon Sneakers, the new sneakers stepping in Manila, embodies the spirit of…

  • The Keen Newport H2 | All-Around Tough Sandals for the Active Traveler

    The Keen Newport H2 | All-Around Tough Sandals for the Active Traveler

    I’m more of a sandals guy when I travel. I rarely bring or use my shoes (except for running). I like the comfort of having my calloused feet breath. On bus rides or on board planes, I often slip-off my footwear to be comfortable as can on my seat and sandals are very convenient for…

  • New Balance Minimus Road 10v2: Getting Into Minimalist Running

    New Balance Minimus Road 10v2: Getting Into Minimalist Running

    I had to retire my aging pair of New Balance All-terrain running shoes and went out shopping for a new one. I got very curious with barefoot running that I got really interested at the Vibram FiveFingers at first. Thinking I’m not up for fully barefoot running yet, I decided to go with a safe…