Of course, you need to watch the informative Zappos video to understand the features of this sh-t product.

I submitted my mini review to Zappos for my recent purchase of the Nike Zoom Wildhorse, and it goes like this:

Lightweight and great looking but very snug. After a few wears and runs, the shoe still feels tight. It’s okay for short runs, but I’m not sure if the snugness will affect longer runs. You’ll notice the 4mm differential, but it’s not extreme. You do feel closer to the ground compared to regular running shoes. Keep in mind, these are not Nike+ shoes and don’t have space for the running sensor.

Yeah, I don’t know why but these shoes are bordering on tight. If you’re running with thicker socks, then definitely go up a half size. These trail shoes talk about the height difference between the heel and forefoot being 4mm. You can tell these shoes feel flatter and lower than traditional running shoes, but they don’t feel that different.

The rounded anatomical heel seems gimmicky especially with the angular lugs, but it looks cool. The Wildhorse isn’t well cushioned to keep that lean 4mm differential, but the tradeoff of feeling what’s underfoot is worth it. The outer layer hides dirt well so these shoes won’t look trashed after a few runs.

My only misgiving with the Wildhorse? It’s not a Nike+ shoe. There’s no space for the Nike+ running sensor that works with diminutive iPods. So if you want to track your runs, you’d need to use an iPhone or something else.

Some pictures of the Nike Zoom Wildhorse in black spruce, total orange, and flash lime.

Now that winter is making way for spring, Zappos is clearing out its winter wardrobe. You can find greatly discounted winter gear from Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and more. There are great bargins to be had and with free shipping (both ways if you don’t like your purchase), your satisfaction is guaranteed.

After looking through the huge selection from different brands, I picked up The North Face Men’s Flathead Triclimate Jacket in asphalt grey.

I like the 2-in-1 jackets with a waterproof outer shell and a removable, warm inner lining. With this flexibility, you can wear what’s needed depending on the weather. Good for snow and skiing, windy conditions, or to wear just when it’s chilly. What caught my eye was the texture of the Flathead’s textiles. The materials for both the outer and inner jackets have some tactile qualities, and I like the neutral grey with a pop of yellow. The inner jacket can easily be worn by itself, and the yellow zipper pulls add just enough accent.

A small word of caution regarding the color accuracy for this Flathead Triclimate Jacket. The yellow accent of the asphalt grey color is more mustardy than yellow. Even in the pictures I took, the yellow appears brightish, almost neon in some cases especially on the zipper pulls, but really it’s more like a Colman Mustard yellow. Even the asphalt grey color varies with the lighting, but in general, the outer jacket is a lighter shade of grey with the inner jacket a darker grey.

And because it’s from Zappos, the order shipped to Hawaii in a matter of days for free. The price? 30% off (if you catch the specials). Gotta love The North Face from Zappos.

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Them bright minds (and great customer service) at Zappos are at it again. We all should have seen this one coming since it makes so much sense. Pinterest continues to be a scorcher where users visually pin their likes, styles, and inspirations. Zappos’s new service called PinPointing takes a Pinterest profile and based on pins, makes recommendations for products available from Zappos. Utter genius!

Here’s what PinPointing pinpointed for me.

I guess my flat feet need the stability provided by these shoes. I wasn’t completely sold on this wolf grey colorway, but in person, they’re not bad. And you know you can get away with the most outlandish, gaudy shoes while running. In fact, it’s expected!

I guess if I were a female named Peg then Zappos’ personalized recommendations would make more sense. Here’s what Zappos profiled for my tastes.

I still love Zappos, but I really don’t know how I’ll look in them 7 For All Mankind crop jeans…

On Thursday, the off-roading mail carrier came by with a Zappos box in hand. I must say, the Zappos box is enchanting. It’s a regular cardboard box but check out the adornments reiterating the Zappos way.