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Demon Drills: Stop Being a Newbie & Start Training Barefoot

January 25, 2012 Barefoot, Demon Drills, Dr. Kenneth Kao, News, Ryan Ford, Shoes

Ryan Ford of APEX Movement teams up with Dr. Kenneth Kao to show you the dangers of wearing poor footwear during training. They go over some of the most common ankle injuries and how to change bad habits. Several shoes are used as examples including an average trainer, which gets blasted for its excessive padding, and the feiyue, Ryan’s preferred minimalist shoe. Ryan Ford and Dr. Ken also give tips on how to move toward a more natural footing in parkour. Check out the video below!

WFPF Release the KO Generation 2

November 4, 2011 KO, News, Shoes, WFPF

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The World Freerun and Parkour Federation have released the second generation of their parkour shoe, the KO. Known as one of the cheapest, parkour specific, shoes on the market, the KO is high on performance and low on price. The price of the generation 2 shoe has risen $5 due to shipping and material costs. However, the praises of the first generation are overwhelming and the second can only improve. The shoe will be available November 7. Check out more about the KO at KnowObstacles.com!

Mark Toorock Reviews the Ariake III

September 28, 2011 Ariake Iii, Mark Toorock, News, Shoes

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The Ariake III is the latest addition to the K-Swiss parkour shoe family. Boast a $150 price tag, these shoes might just be worth the price; according to Mark Toorock, owner of American Parkour, only time will tell, but “probably.” He has owned the shoe for a few months and “now [feels] like the shoe is an extension, solid, comfortable, and grippy as anything!” To read his full review, click here!

Parkour UK Secures Return of “Success” Shoe

July 1, 2011 Kalenji, News, Parkour UK, Shoes, Success

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The Kalenji has always been the number one rated parkour shoe by traceurs around the world, but has been discontinued for quite a long time. However, Parkour UK has secured the return of the shoe under the name “Success.” The shoe has been given some improvements and will be available December 2011. Read more here!

K-Swiss Ariake Iii

May 25, 2011 Ariake Iii, K-Swiss, News, Shoes

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Long thought to be dissolving their parkour shoe line, K-Swiss is set to release a new member of the Ariake family on June 25. It appears that they have combined the original Ariake with the Ariake Lite-Mesh to create the new Iii. Coming in at a hefty $155 US, the Ariake Iii is perhaps the most expensive parkour shoe on the market. Check it out here!

Zac Cohn’s Comprehensive Shoe Guide

May 18, 2011 Articles, News, Parkour Visions, Shoes, Zachary Cohn

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Zachary Cohn of Parkour Visions has put together a comprehensive article on the pros and cons of a few of the most popular shoes used for parkour. Zac has a solid history in the American parkour community, creating the Rochester Parkour community, being a member of APK, and now being the Vice-chair of Parkour Visions. Check out the article here!

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