In the popular imagination, philosophers spend their time sitting in armchairs, pondering the mysteries of the universe, instead of actively engaging with the real world. Because KineSophy deals with physical movement and wellness, it doesn’t fit this stereotype as neatly as, say, philosophers trying to understand how we acquire knowledge in the first place. Still, it’s important for me to connect the ideas on KineSophy with real-world topics like the food we eat, the entertainment we enjoy and the clothes we wear.
Maybe that’s why this 2021 review of a pair of shoes is still the most-read article on KineSophy. It’s not just a review, but a medium through which I translated my beliefs about how we should move through the world into something as basic as choosing footwear. I’ve written several other product reviews for this site, and in each one I try to think about how well the product fits with the beliefs about movement, diet, sustainability and wellness I’ve espoused on KineSophy. The following alphabetical list covers all the products I’ve reviewed on KineSophy, with links to each product and its review on this site.
Birchbury Shoes
Birchbury makes minimalist leather sneakers, dress shoes and boots for men. Read about why I prefer minimalist shoes with wide toe boxes and my review of Birchbury’s Bramfords leather sneakers here. Find your pair of Birchburys at birchbury.com.
Carets Shoes
Carets makes zero drop dress shoes and boots for men and women. Read about how I care for my feet, my search for stylish zero drop shoes and my full review of Carets’s Oxford-style dress shoes here. Get your pair of Carets at carets.com.
ENERGYbits Algae
ENERGYbits makes tablets from the algae chlorella and spirulina, the two most protein-dense foods I know of. Read about why I consumed ENERGYbits’s chlorella tablets when I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro here. Use code KINESOPHY at energybits.com to save 20% on your order.
GT’s Kombucha
My go-to brand of kombucha (fermented black or green tea). Read about my personal experimentation with kombucha and other cultured foods and the research-backed benefits of kombucha consumption here. Find your favorite flavors at gtslivingfoods.com.
Naked Cow Beef Jerky
Naked Cow produced jerky from grass-fed beef and spices. No sugar, soy or other mystery “flavors.” Read about the benefits of grass-fed beef and why Naked Cow jerky was another favorite snack in my Kilimanjaro pack here. Sadly, Naked Cow stopped production in 2024, so I have to find another go-to jerky brand.
Rumble Roller Self-Massage Tools
RumbleRoller makes knobby foam rollers, massage balls and other mobility tools. Read about the ethics of self-maintenance and how I use my RumbleRoller on a daily basis here. Find your self-care tools at rumbleroller.com.
Seven Sons Farm
I’ve been buying meat and eggs from this Indiana farm since 2018 or earlier. See what I love about Seven Sons’s eggs and how all their products stack up with the guidelines from my Complete Guide to Sustainable Protein here. Get $20 off your first order at sevensons.net.
Xero Shoes
Xero Shoes makes minimalist sandals, athletic shoes and boots. See why I actually look forward to wearing my Xero winter boots and why I three four pairs of their shoes here. Shop all of Xero’s footwear at xeroshoes.com.
Zensah Compression Wear
Zensah makes a variety of athletic compression gear for performance and recovery. Read about how their compression shorts saved me when I was training for my first Boston Marathon here. Find the comfortable performance gear you need at zensah.com.