Guides: running, football, outdoor and more
Practical advice from our stores in Bitburg and Prüm: how to find the right running shoe, the right football boots and the gear for the Eifel.
3D foot scan at Sport Giese: what is measured and what you get from it
Free, about ten minutes, booked online: what the 3D foot scan measures, how it helps you choose shoes and what it is not.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus, Cumulus, Kayano or Novablast: which is for whom?
Four ASICS lines compared: Cumulus for everyday runs, Nimbus for maximum cushioning, Kayano for stability, Novablast for bounce. With a checklist.
From your first kilometre to the Bitburger Stadtlauf: kit for a 5K and 10K
What you really need for your first 5 km or 10 km fun run: shoes, clothing, socks and a packing list for race day.
Brooks Ghost, Glycerin or Adrenaline: the lines explained
Ghost for everyday runs, Glycerin for more cushioning, Adrenaline GTS for guidance: the three Brooks lines with weights, versions and a checklist.
CMP, Dare 2b or Icepeak: outdoor clothing compared
Three outdoor brands for hiking and everyday wear: their origins, typical strengths and how to compare jackets and trousers by waterproof rating and breathability.
Craft: technical clothing for running, cycling and cross-country skiing
Craft from Sweden: mesh and merino base layers, wind and rain jackets, cycling jerseys and gilets. What each piece does and how to combine layers.
Eifelsteig: which hiking boots and which jacket for the stages?
The Eifelsteig has 15 stages of 15–28 km. Which hiking boots, rain jacket and socks cope with rock, forest floor and wet meadows on the trail.
Resistance bands: strengths, lengths and what to use them for
Flat band, tube or loop: how resistance bands differ in strength and length, what the colours mean and how to look after your bands so they last.
Gym clothes: which fabrics work best for the gym and home workouts
Polyester, elastane, cotton blends, mesh: what each fabric in your gym clothes does, and what to look for when you train at the gym or at home.
Technical T-shirt or cotton: which is better for working out?
Polyester dries fast, cotton soaks up sweat. When each workout T-shirt makes sense, what poly-cotton blends can do and how to tell from the label.
Puma Future and Ultra, Nike Mercurial and Phantom, adidas Predator, Copa and F50: the lines explained
Which football boot (soccer cleat) line suits which player: Puma, Nike and adidas at a glance, plus tiers and the codes FG, AG and MG.
Football boots for wide feet: what matters in the last, material and lacing
Wide feet need room in the forefoot, not a size up. Which football boots (soccer cleats) suit wide feet: leather, classic tongue, laces, and how to try them on.
Football boots for kids: the right size with room to grow
How much room do kids' football boots (soccer cleats) need? 12 mm as a guide value, how to measure, checking every two to three months, cost per season.
Leather or synthetic: which football boots last longer?
Leather adapts and needs care, synthetic is low-maintenance. What really decides how long football boots (soccer cleats) last, and how to work out the cost per game.
How to clean and dry football boots so they last longer
How to clean and dry football boots (soccer cleats): dirt off straight away, paper instead of the radiator, care to suit the material. With steps and a cost example.
The football kit bag: checklist for training and matchday
What goes in a football (soccer) kit bag? Checklist for training, matchday and winter, plus which bag with a boot compartment suits kids and adults.
Indoor court shoes for fitness, badminton and handball: what matters in the sole
Non-marking sole, low build, grip on sports hall floors: how indoor court shoes for badminton, handball and volleyball differ from gym training shoes.
Indoor football shoes for kids: sole, size and sports hall rules
Which indoor shoes do kids need for winter football (soccer)? Non-marking sole, Velcro or laces, about 12 mm of room, and what sports hall rules require.
Recreational and veterans' football: boots and clothing you really need
What do recreational football (soccer) players really need? One pair of boots (cleats) for grass and 3G, one for indoors, shin pads and kit for Eifel rain and cold.
Hoka or On? The differences in numbers
Hoka or On: weight, heel-to-toe drop and cushioning from the manufacturers' figures, comparable pairs of models and a checklist for trying them on.
Jako: the teamwear brand with lines for training, matchday and leisure
Jako at a glance: the family company's history, the One, Classico, Power and Organic lines, football boots and tips for kitting out a club.
Artificial grass: studs or moulded studs? FG, AG, TF and IC explained
Which football boots (soccer cleats) for which pitch? FG, AG, MG, SG, TF and IC explained with brand data, plus a checklist for 3G, grass and indoor.
Dumbbells: neoprene, vinyl or plates – which suits whom?
Neoprene, vinyl or a dumbbell handle with plates: differences in grip, care, space and flexibility, and what to look for when you buy dumbbells.
Winter running: what to wear at 5 °C, 0 °C and −10 °C
The 10-degree rule, layering and concrete outfits for 5 °C, 0 °C and −10 °C: how to dress properly for running in winter.
Running shoes for wide feet: models built on a wider last
How to tell you have wide feet, what 2E and EE mean and which running shoes come in a wide fit or with a roomier forefoot.
Meindl and Lowa: hiking boots, lasts and models
Meindl and Lowa compared: origins, the Comfort fit last, women's lasts and which models suit an easy walk, the Eifelsteig or fast hikes.
Cycling to work: clothing for the ride and the office
What to wear when cycling to work so you arrive dry and not sweaty: padded liner shorts, a commuter jacket, waterproof trousers and a plan for changing.
Baggy MTB shorts or tight cycling shorts? What to wear mountain biking
Baggy MTB shorts with a liner or tight cycling shorts: which is better off-road, and what matters in fabric, chamois pad and jersey.
Neutral or stability shoes? What pronation means when buying running shoes
Pronation, overpronation, supination: what the terms mean, how neutral and stability running shoes differ and how to choose between them.
On Cloud: Cloudmonster, Cloudsurfer, Cloudflow – which is for whom?
On running shoes at a glance: Cloudmonster, Cloudsurfer, Cloudflow, Cloudswift, Cloudrunner and Cloudvista, with intended use, weight and a checklist.
Cycling clothing for autumn and winter: what to wear at 10 °C, 5 °C and 0 °C
What to wear on the bike at 10 °C, 5 °C and 0 °C: layers for your upper body and legs, plus hands, feet and neck for autumn and winter rides.
How to wash and care for cycling clothing
How to wash cycling shorts, jerseys and rain jackets: temperature, detergent, no fabric conditioner, no tumble dryer. Plus what your cycling shorts cost per ride.
Cycling with children: what to wear on a family bike ride
What children and parents should wear on a bike ride: rain jacket, cycling shorts, bright colours, spare layers. Plus Germany's pavement rule and a packing list.
Padded cycling shorts: chamois, bibs and fit explained
Bib shorts or waist shorts, which chamois pad for which ride, how padded cycling shorts should fit and why you never wear underwear underneath.
Bike rides around Bitburg and Prüm: what to wear for rail trails and climbs
Prüm, Nims and Eifel-Ardennes cycle paths: distances, elevation gain, surfaces, and which cycling clothing suits flat rail trails and long climbs.
Cycling jersey or technical T-shirt: fabric, cut and pockets
What sets a cycling jersey apart from a technical T-shirt: a cut for the riding position, rear pockets, a zip. And when an ordinary sports top is enough.
Cycling rain jackets: waterproof, windproof and easy to see
How to spot a good cycling rain jacket: waterproof or just water-repellent, a dropped tail, hood, reflective details and the right waterproof trousers.
Rain jackets for hiking: hydrostatic head and breathability explained
What 10,000 mm hydrostatic head, MVP, g/m²/24h and RET mean, what the EN 343 standard requires and which ratings a hiking rain jacket really needs.
Salomon Speedcross and more: Salomon trail shoes at a glance
Speedcross for mud, XA Pro 3D for rocks, Sense Ride and Ultra Glide for long distances, X Ultra 360 for hiking: Salomon sorted by terrain.
Shin pads: size, fastening and why they are compulsory
Shin pads (shin guards) are compulsory under Law 4 and must be covered by the socks. Which size, which fastening, and what the football (soccer) rules require.
Being seen on the bike: colours and reflectors in the dark months
Which bike lights German law (StVZO) requires, why bright colours work by day and reflective details at night, and where reflectors on clothing help most.
Running in the dark: colours, reflectors and lights that keep you visible
Dressed in dark clothes, a driver sees you at about 25 m; with reflective material at around 140 m. How to make sure you're seen when running in the dark.
Skiing at the Schwarzer Mann: what families should bring
The Schwarzer Mann ski area near Prüm with children: lifts, slopes, sledging run and cross-country trails at a glance, and what kids and parents should wear.
Sports bras: size and support for every sport
Low, medium or high support: which sports bra suits yoga, the gym or running, how to measure your size and how to tell that a sports bra fits well.
Gym bags: size, compartments and a shoe compartment
How big a gym bag should be, what bottom compartments, shoe tunnels and wet pockets are for, and when a backpack or drawstring bag is enough.
Heel-to-toe drop explained: 0, 5, 8 or 10 mm?
What a running shoe's heel-to-toe drop is, how it's measured and what 0, 6, 8 or 10 mm mean in practice, with examples and manufacturer figures.
Day hike in the Eifel: backpack checklist
What to pack for a day hike in the Eifel: weather protection, water, food, navigation, a first-aid kit, and what you can leave at home.
Goalkeeper gloves: grip, cut and size for kids and adults
Negative cut, roll finger or regular cut? How latex, cut and size work together, which goalkeeper gloves suit beginners and kids, and how to care for them.
Trail running shoes for the Eifel: mud, roots and wet slate
Which lugs for mud, how much protection from rocks and roots, with or without GORE-TEX: how to choose trail running shoes for Eifel paths.
Home workouts: basic kit with dumbbells and resistance bands
What you really need to work out at home: a pair of dumbbells, a resistance band, suitable shoes and clothing. With a checklist for your home gym corner.
Tracksuits for the gym, the club and everyday wear
Presentation tracksuit, training tracksuit or joggers: which suits club, gym and everyday wear, which fabrics there are, and what German short and long sizes are.
How to wash gym clothes so they keep their function and shape
Cold, inside out, no fabric conditioner, gentle drying: how to wash technical T-shirts, leggings and sports bras, and what the care label symbols mean.
Hiking in the Eifel with children: gear for families
Family hikes around Bitburg and Prüm: which route suits which age, and which boots, rain jacket and trousers children need, plus what goes in the backpack.
Breaking in new hiking boots and lacing them properly
How to break in new hiking boots step by step and lace them for climbs and descents: heel lock, relieving pressure points and the right socks.
Caring for and reproofing hiking boots
How to clean, dry and reproof hiking boots properly: what leather and fabric need, what membrane boots cannot take and what boot care costs per season.
When are running shoes worn out? Kilometres, signs and cost per kilometre
ASICS says 650 to 800 km. How to spot worn-out running shoes, how to count your kilometres and how to work out the cost per kilometre.
Waterproof hiking boots: membrane, tread and when they are worth it
When hiking boots with GORE-TEX or another membrane pay off, when a leather boot without a membrane is better, and what matters in the tread.
Which running shoes are right for me? Five questions to the right pair
Surface, mileage, cushioning, gait and fit: five questions that lead you to the running shoe that suits your feet and the routes you run.
Winter hiking in the Eifel: how to stay warm and dry
Winter hiking in the Eifel in mud, snow and wind: which boots, jacket, gloves and hats keep you warm, and how to plan the hike.
Layering for hiking: clothing in layers for spring and autumn
The layering system for hiking: what the base layer, fleece and rain jacket each do, which materials work and how to swap layers on the trail.