Kenya’s World-Class Runners Cover Eastbay Catalog
words // Adam Arthur Kenya’s world-class runners are among the fastest middle- and long-distance competitors on the planet and have regularly been shattering records. Rooted in their culture, the...
View ArticleIntroducing Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit
words // Brandon Richard images // Mary Hoffmann Nike serves up the latest offering from their Free 2014 Running Collection, the Free 4.0 Flyknit. Described as a conglomerate of effort, these Nike...
View Articleadidas Introduces Pure Boost
words // Brandon Richard via Press Release Blending style and performance, adidas unveils the Pure Boost. Pure is the first shoe supported by an entire Boost cushioning midsole, providing maximum...
View ArticleScience, CrossFit, and Running: 3 Principles to Injury-Proof Runners
Courtesy of stack.com words // T.J. Murphy Sometimes the schedule gets slammed. On such days, Dr. Brian Hickey, PhD, an exercise scientist and assistant professor at Florida A&M University, has...
View ArticleSixth Annual National Running Day — Celebrate with 15% OFF!
words // Brianna McKichan National Running Day is the perfect way to celebrate how much you have achieved, while rededicating to all you have left to accomplish. Everyone from experienced marathoners...
View ArticleFix Your Running Form in 4 Easy Steps
Courtesy of stack.com Rich Scarpulla of Ultimate Advantage provides four simple tips to help you get faster by improving your running form. He explains that fixing technique mistakes can increase the...
View ArticleNike LunarGlide 6: Performance Meets Style
words // Brandon Richard images // Tyler Berry With a cushioning setup inspired by astronauts bounding weightlessly on the moon, the Nike LunarGlide 6 is now available, six years after the original...
View ArticleRunners Know Best: XC Tips From The Pros
The end of summer brings cooler temps, changing leaves, and high school cross-country runners training on every sidewalk. Eastbay sat down with Chris Derrick and Emily Infeld of Nike’s elite Bowerman...
View ArticleOctober’s Must-Have Pink Gear
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it has become a tradition in professional sports to don pink in support of the cause. From honoring breast cancer survivors before games to wearing pink...
View ArticleStriding with Skyscrapers: Shoes Of The NYC Marathon
Founded in 1970, the New York City Marathon has grown from 55 finishers to well over 50,000. And, like the city it calls home, the race is truly a melting pot, with athletes professional and casual...
View ArticleEmma Coburn: Chasing Dreams
New Balance is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their dreams by creating high-quality running shoes designed with speed in mind. But beyond offering great products, the brand is also assembling a...
View ArticleEmbrace The Chill: Nike Solstice Pack
The winter solstice might be the longest night of the year, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a light at the end of the tunnel. With the running shoes in Nike’s icy Solstice Pack, you can embrace the...
View ArticleLess Is More: Nike Flyknit
Comfortable, unique, supportive, and stylish, Nike’s Flyknit upper technology is the total package when it comes to both performance and casual shoes. But, what you might not know is that Flyknit...
View ArticleKaylin Whitney’s Must-Have Gear
Turning pro at the age of 17 requires more than just raw talent. It takes sacrifice, dedication, and the right gear. Sprinter Kaylin Whitney knows a thing or two about all of those, and she sat down...
View ArticleYear in Review: Part 2. It’s all about You
First off, thank you to all our readers, customers, and fans for making 2015 one for the record books. We hope you had a great year too. To celebrate, we piled together some of the stats to show you...
View ArticleThe 12 Must-Follow Athletes On Instagram
Many of the world’s best athletes are active on Instagram. It’s a great way for athletes to connect with their fans off the field. And for these 12, game-day skills translate into social dominance....
View ArticleEffort Is Everything: Eastbay Spring Sports
Spring is almost here, and that means a new season to reinvent yourself as an athlete. Forget the triumphs and defeats of last season and focus on the days ahead. They’re going to be long, dirty, and...
View ArticleTwo Is Better Than One: The Nike Free Run Distance
The next evolution in running shoes is here. The Nike Free Run Distance is the first shoe to combine Lunarlon foam with Free technology. Supportive cushioning. Lightweight mobility. Sounds like the...
View ArticleSole Mates: A Nike Love Story
Love is in the air. But this year, trade sappy and sweet for sweat and speed with Nike’s assortment of Valentine’s-inspired running shoes. Flowers, candy, and romance are great, but there are better...
View ArticleIn It For The Long Haul: The Nike Flyknit Racer ‘Marathon Blue’
The Nike Flyknit Racer has made a name for itself as one of the hottest statement-making casual shoes on the market. But it’s important to remember the Racer’s roots as a streamlined running shoe....
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