Living Barefoot | 2009 July

Archive for July, 2009

Vibram Adds 2 New Designs to the FiveFingers Lineup (with Photos)

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 31, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Vibram FiveFingers has added two (technically three) new models to their FiveFingers lineup. The KSO Trek will be a thicker-soled version of the KSO, intended for trail running. The thicker sole will provide more protection on rough surfaces. It will be available in brown and black and will retail for $125 USD. The Moc and [...]

The Living Barefoot Show – Episode 3 Released!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Living Barefoot Show – Episode 3 Released! Listen to Michael Martin, National Sales Manager for Vibram FiveFingers USA. Learn about the history of FiveFingers, current products, and great new products coming up in the fall! We are giving away some great free stuff – listen to the show for details on how to win.

Sick of shoes? Back pain? Try living the barefoot life

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 29, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Originally published by the Cochrane Eagle July 29, 2009 by Rachel Maclean. Click here for the original article. Minor edits by Tina Dubois. Cochrane runner Tina Dubois has seen it all when it comes to athletic injuries: plantar fasciitis, toe joint pain, ankle pain, shin splints, knee pain, IT band pain, hip pain and back [...]

Interview with Vibram FiveFingers National Sales Manager

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Ask your own questions – Interview with Vibram FiveFingers National Sales Manager Michael Martin – July 29th, 2009 We are pleased to have the opportunity to interview Michael Martin, National Sales Manager for Vibram FiveFingers. Submit your questions today! Call our feedback line at: 1-888-868-2198, leave a message on Skype: livingbarefoot, or use our online [...]

Thanks to Rachel, Editor for the Cochrane Eagle

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 24, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Many thanks go out to Rachel, Editor for the Cochrane Eagle for interviewing Tina Dubois and Al Gauthier today. Look for the story in the Wednesday edition of the Cochrane Eagle.

Athletic Footwear and Running Injuries

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 23, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR AND RUNNING INJURIES by Dr. Joseph Froncioni Original Can be Found Here Essay on the harmful effects of modern running shoes. (Written a number of years ago, this piece was published in part in the German ultra magazine Spiridon.) PART 1 – INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Look, if anyone displayed brand-loyalty, it was me. [...]

The Many Media Interviews

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

We would like to thank The Globe and Mail, Newstalk 1010 CFRB in Toronto, Ontario, and AM 770 CHQR in Calgary, Alberta for their help in letting the public know about our site recently!

Globe & Mail Interviews Living Barefoot’s Al Gauthier & Tina Dubois

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

There is also the Living Barefoot (www.livingbarefoot.info) site which launched in January and hosts The Barefoot Living Show podcast, launched yesterday. Founder and Vancouver barefooter Al Gauthier says membership has grown to about 140 people, with traffic reaching 4,000 hits a month.

The Living Barefoot Show – Listen Now

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Living Barefoot Show – Episode Two, featuring interviews with Al Gauthier, Tina Dubois, and Damien Tougas is now available. Listen to it online, download it to your computer, or subscribe via iTunes! Remember, we want your feedback. Call our feedback lines at 1-888-868-2198. Click Here to listen.

Vivo Barefoot Dundan Boot Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 13, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Maria Coryell-Martin writes a review on the Dundan Boot from Vivo Barefoot. While they are not currently featured on their site, we hope to get our hands on some of these for an extensive review for winter barefooting. I expect that Terra Plana will feature these boots again for the fall season. http://expeditionaryart.com/blog/2009/02/vivo-barefoot/

‘Wired’ on Running Without Shoes

By Tina Dubois ⋅ July 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

David Tweney, Senior Editor at Wired.com, agrees that ‘To Run Better, Start by Ditching Your Nikes‘.

VFF Review on Wired

By Tina Dubois ⋅ July 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Vibram FiveFingers KSO and Classic have been reviewed by Wired. You can read the review and watch a cool video comparing barefoot, VFF, and normal running shoe running form at: http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/pr_vibram_fivefingers_kso.

New Feelmax Website

By Tina Dubois ⋅ July 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Feelmax has updated their website! Check out the new models for 2009 at: http://www.feelmax.fi.

Avid User of the Vibram FiveFingers Line Answers Questions

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Keith Krone from http://keith-in-training.com answers questions from readers of his blog about Vibram FiveFingers.

Living Barefoot interviewed by Globe and Mail

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I had the pleasure of speaking with a reporter from the Globe and Mail today. I expect the article on barefooting should be well balanced and thought out. We’ll post the article as soon as it becomes available.

Review – Feelmax Shoes

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 1, 2009 ⋅ 18 comments

Feelmax Shoes Review Note: Feelmax felt our review was unfair and that we did not do our homework during this review. After some suggestions from readers and speaking with Feelmax we were send a new and larger size of Niesa for re-evaluation. Here is the new review: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/05/feelmax-niesa-re-review/ There are three brands that are always [...]