Lensbaby-Sol22

Gear Review: Lensbaby Sol 22 / 45

After taking more than 2000 photographs with the Lensbaby Sol 22, I'm sure of four things: 1) the fun factor is well worth the US$199.95 list price; 2) its compact size and light weight make it easy to carry on any photography outing; 3) not all subject matter lends itself to the Lensbaby look; and 4) the combination of manual focus, tilt shift and bokeh blades means more practice is required before I can be confident that photos taken with this lens will consistently match what I envision before pressing the shutter button.

cadence-insoles

Updated Gear Review: Aftermarket Insoles

A year after we opted for aftermarket insoles instead of the flimsy ones that usually come with a pair of new shoes/boots, we've racked up more than 15 million steps between the two of us - enough distance to inform a meaningful update to our original review of aftermarket insoles. Plus, Cadence® added a new variation to its line up, and we share our initial thoughts on the new, blue, Low Volume model designed for lower volume footwear. And we share an easy fix for squeaking insoles/orthotics.