It’s true! The extremely popular Inov-8 F-Lite 195 model now come equipped with Inov-8′s RopeTec technology, making this shoe even more lethal during your next WOD. The RopeTec feature is also current in the Bare-XF and the women’s specific F-Lite 215 models and allows for added support and grip on the outsole for your rope … Continue reading »
PART 1 - The Great Down Debate! Tips for Choosing your Insulation – DOWN Down is one of the most common materials to fill insulated jackets and gear. Down is actually the fluffy undercoating on the bird, not the feathers, and it is a lot of tiny interlocking fibers that trap body heat. Down has the … Continue reading »
When purchasing a Big Agnes tent, or a Patagonia jacket on MPGEAR.COM, your also purchasing peace of mind out on the trail! That’s because these brands, along with many others available at MPGear stand behind their products with Lifetime Warranties. Here is a list of some steadfast brands we carry that offer lifetime warranties: Camelbak … Continue reading »
MPGear is here to give you a reason to be happy about the fact that the summer is coming to a close. Today kicks off our Big Labor Day Sale where you can find savings up to 60% OFF on backpacks, apparel, sleeping bags & pads, tents and bikes for you and your little one. … Continue reading »
It happens every year, and it never gets easier to say goodbye to summer. Luckily, fall brings the promise of cool breezes, pumpkin spice lattes and new Patagonia apparel to suit your little ones up in for back to school. We just received a huge shipment of the latest Patagonia apparel, and we are excited … Continue reading »
Bont cycling shoes are just beginning their invasion of the USA and if their success in the European pro peleton is any indication they will be hugely successful. Having just won the latest edition of the Tour de France on the feet of Britain’s Bradley Wiggins sure won’t hurt. Bont road shoes are uniquely styled, … Continue reading »
New Inov-8’s have arrived! Our favorite pairs are back in stock with new pairs arriving every day. Bare-XF 260 One long awaited shoe is the Bare-XF 260. Many crossfitters are wearing and loving the Bare-XF 210, and the 260’s use the same sole but adds serious reinforcement on the upper cuff. Light weight, only 50 … Continue reading »
As the Pacific Northwest’s largest Inov-8 retailer, we get a lot of crossfit customers coming in to try on our selection of crossfit footwear. Some of them are religious crossfitters looking to buy their second (or third, or fourth) pair to add some variety to their routines, while others are brand new to the sport … Continue reading »
‘Tis the season to lace up for your next trail run! Trail running can be extremely physically demanding so it’s important to make sure you’re properly prepared for the elements and hurdles that the trail may throw your way. Here are MPGear’s Top 10 recommendations for optimal performance and comfort on your next trail run: … Continue reading »
Our BIG Inov-8 shipment has arrived and we are fully stocked with all the new F-Lite 195 colors as well as some new models including the Bare-XF 210s – both models make for the perfect crossfit shoe. If you’re looking for a great trail companion we have also received some more Roclite 295s, Roclite 285s … Continue reading »
That’s right folks, the NEW Inov-8 Bare-XF 210′s are on their way and we are expecting them to arrive to our facility tomorrow! This shoe is designed specifically for crossfit and incorporates zero differential and zero mid-sole. It’s also equipped with a sticky-rubber sole to provide a sturdy flat surface for lifting weights. The crossfit … Continue reading »
The Hoka Mafate is crashing the minimalist running party. With the book “Born to Run”, evangelizing about running barefoot by emulating the Tarahumara Indians. The author, McDougall, indicates that the Tarahumara Indians have fun running and do it their entire lives with minimal injury. Crashing the party are two avid, intrepid French outdoorsman, strolling in … Continue reading »
Zola Budd placed barefoot running on the world stage when she competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. Her barefoot run became a side note when contact was made between her and fellow competitor Mary Decker. Today, barefoot running is gathering momentum thanks to the best-selling book by Christopher McDougall, “Born to Run”. Born to Run … Continue reading »
Framed in black with Inov-8’s high visibility accent, these shoes rock. Integrated in this shoe, like all Inov-8′s, is their patent pending Fascia Band which replicates the plantar fascia ligament to increase propulsion efficiency and reduce fatigue. The Roclite 295, designed with Inov-8’s exclusive sticky rubber compound on the outsole for grip in wet conditions … Continue reading »
