Why Barefoot? Because being barefoot is healthy for you! Because being barefoot can feel great! Because being barefoot is how our bodies were designed! Have you ever stopped to think about why we need so much support and protection? The answer is that we don’t. The answer is that the more we wear shoes, the [...]
The Dangers of Barefooting How to start off on the right foot: By Al Gauthier Have I got your attention with my suggestive title? Is barefooting really dangerous? The short answer is that it can be! Just about any activity can be dangerous if done the wrong way I would like to propose that as [...]
Review – Flexible Footwear Oxford Dress Shoes Is this the answer to the minimalist dress shoe we have all been waiting for? History When we stumbled on Flexible Footwear online, we knew we had to get a pair for review. One of the largest holes in the minimalist shoe spectrum is in the formal shoe [...]
Review – Vibram FiveFingers Bikila A running-specific FiveFingers Model Overall impression What can I say, Vibram is starting to seem like a company that can do no wrong – and the new running-specific model of FiveFingers, the Bikila, is another great example of a use-specific model that does a great job of providing the most [...]
Vivo Barefoot Kali Review By Tina Dubois Overall impression The Kali is a brand new Mary Jane style pump for the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. It is the perfect footwear for women looking for a minimalist show in a professional environment. It is an extremely well-made shoe with an elegant and attractive design yet has a [...]
Vivo Barefoot Evo Review By Tina Dubois Minimalist Running Shoe Series Vivo Barefoot Evo Review We are very pleased to review the new Evo running-specific shoe from Terra Plana’s Vivo Barefoot product line. After wearing them every day for seven weeks, I am thoroughly impressed. They are as comfortable while walking as they are while [...]
We Interview Christopher McDougall – Author of Born to Run Christopher McDougall is a well-spoken, humble man who has through the popularity of his book brought about some of the biggest changes in the perception of feet and running in recent years. Join us in learning about how this talented author wrote his book, discovered [...]
The Living Barefoot Show – We Interview Cody Lundin Episode 19th, July 27th, 2010 We Interview Cody Lundin: For 20 years he’s been 99% barefoot, and he’s exposed his experienced feet to some of the toughest conditions on earth. Cody Lundin founded the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Arizona in 1991, where he teaches modern [...]
Uh oh… Is Jason Robillard right? Is Vibram straying too far from their original success? Photos of the 2011 models have been released and it appears that Jason is not impressed with how engineered they are. I think they look cool! I think the only solution is trying them. This article was originally published on [...]
There has been a bit of internet scuttlebut around talking about how a Nike biomechanist, Gordon Valiant, has admitted that the motion control theory for gait problems actually causes injury. In fact, the conclusions from a study he coauthored stated that ‘The findings of this study suggest that our current approach of prescribing in-shoe pronation [...]
Matt Jenkins is walking/running barefoot across North Carolina to raise money for youth programs. Check it out and throw some support his way. This article was originally published on Barefootjosh.com Barefoot Josh » Blog Archive » Matt Jenkins, barefoot machine: ” I first saw Matt at Grandfather last year. He was running the marathon in [...]
A six month update from Barefoot Phil on barefoot running. This article was originally published on Barefoot Phil Big barefoot questions…6 months in: “ I took a shot at this after three months of foray into the crazy world of barefoot running and it’s time for an update at the 6 month mark. Why? Cause [...]
The husband, our illustrious leader at Living Barefoot, loves photography and in our wedding photography business that we had in Vancouver he would have loved to photography our weddings barefoot. Nathan of In Between My Toes has done just about that and he credits Al as his inspiration. Hee Hee! This article was originally published [...]
I was just about to go to bed when I found the Bikila site Vibram created. You haven’t seen me so you don’t know this about me but I love tattoos and skin art. Check out this site.. Innovative marketing from the Vibram peeps. Check it. You may not want to go to the site [...]
Sean Fillner a minimalist runner has posted a personal account of his struggles with running injuries and how minimalist shoes has helped. This article was originally published on DailyMile Community Blog Going Minimalist to Escape Injury: A Runner’s Experience | dailymile community blog: “ Hey Dailymilers! I want to start off with a small introduction. [...]
How many of you barefooters out there wear flip flops/thongs/jandals when needing to wear shoes? CNN has a video news story about how flip flops can be bad for your feet. Common sense stuff really but the podiatrist they interview talks a bit about barefooting. CNN Flip flops bad for feet?
The Roving Runner who writes for the NY Times shot a video where he was introduced to barefoot running by Chris McDougall. Check it out! The Roving Runner on youtube
We exist to promote the health and enjoyment of walking barefoot, running barefoot, and promoting those activities and products that promote healthy feet. Through research and personal experience, more and more people are discovering the health benefits and personal enjoyment of living life in a more barefoot way. Whether through intelligently designed shoes that let your feet flex naturally, or by setting your feet free completely, you’ll discover how great it feels and how healthy it is to build strength in your feet. You might be surprised how little you know about your feet! Come and take a look at why so many are adopting a more barefoot lifestyle.