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Icebug Shoe Traction Technology

Leave it to the Swedes to come up with the best shoe traction technology. Swedish footwear brand Icebug started in 2001 with a running shoe but has since moved into designing traction shoes for a range of activities. The Company is on a mission to provide innovative traction options that will make it fun for everyone to stay active, even in slippery conditions. 

Tell Your Wet Gear To Stuffitts

Tired of lacing up damp, smelly running shoes, hiking shoes or climbing boots? Check out Georgia based company Stuffitts. Started by ultra runner Mike Huebner, Stuffitts shoe inserts absorb nearly 100% of wetness and odor causing bacteria, doing most of the work in under an hour. 

On: New Running Shoe Outsole Technology

 

The debate continues on what type of footwear, if any, is good for your feet and body while running. Some experts agree that wearing conventional running shoes tends to weaken the small muscles in your feet to the point where the tendons, ligaments and natural arches stop doing their job. New Swiss running shoe company On is hoping their innovative outsole technology can in fact help strengthen the small muscles in the foot, resulting in a gentle, injury free running experience.

Stainless Steel Crampons: Innovation Or Bling Bling?

A healthy debate is ongoing over in the UKC Forums on whether or not stainless steel crampons are a true innovation or simply a way to capture the attention of climbers that are attracted to shiny objects. This past year, Black Diamond released three, fully stainless steel crampon models: the Cyborg , Sabretooth and Serac. Black Diamond claims that stainless steel makes for a lighter weight, durable crampon that resists snow balling and won't rust. 

Chariot Skates Let You Become Super Cesar Millan

My favorite part of any Dog Whisperer show is when Cesar Millan takes the dogs out for a run on his cool looking roller blades. Now you have the opportunity to become a super Cesar Millan with the wheel skates from Chariot Skates. The Chariot Skates will help you roll your way to a super calm, submissive and balanced dog, and have fun in the process.