I’d never seen a bear canister like the one before me at the REI Co-op Magnusson Lab in Seattle. The translucent orange container was sitting in a device that looked like a guillotine, and I watched as it pressed a steel bear’s tooth down...

The varied nature of CrossFit makes it challenging to design a shoe that works for any workout. CrossFit shoes must be stable for weightlifting, flexible enough for plyometric workouts, cushioned enough to be comfortable on a run, and durable enough to withstand rope abrasion...