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FiveFingers ‘Casual Shoes’ | Gear Review | Gear Junkie

By ⋅ January 31, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: http://gearjunkie.com   FiveFingers ‘Casual Shoes’ | Gear Review | Gear Junkie: “In a more cynical time, the new shoes debuted last week from Vibram would have been the butt of a very funny joke. They would have made for a good final touch with a clown costume. Indeed, take a [...]

The grass under your feet | The Cavalier Daily

By ⋅ January 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: http://www.cavalierdaily.com   The grass under your feet | The Cavalier Daily: “For some University students, the term ‘a person for all seasons’ applies not just to their personalities, but to their feet as well. When not in facilities that require shoes to be worn, some students like to stroll barefoot [...]

Barefoot Running – A Medical Perspective on Free Running and Barefoot Shoes

By ⋅ January 30, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: http://ezinearticles.com   Barefoot Running – A Medical Perspective on Free Running and Barefoot Shoes: “Excessive pronation has often been associated as a predisposing factor for several lower extremity overuse injuries. Research has investigated the causes of these injuries and their association with various degrees of pronation, finding a positive correlation [...]

Terra Plana’s websites have been updated

By ⋅ January 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Terra Plana’s websites have been updated and given region-specific URLs: http://www.terraplana.com/us for North America and http://www.terraplana.com/uk for the UK. And a link to the new Community page http://www.terraplana.com/us/community/ (which is also region-specific although looks the same at the moment).

Luna Sandals Website Upgrade

By ⋅ January 29, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The Luna Sandals website has been upgraded!  The new sleek design is much easier to navigate than the previous version and includes new features.  Go to http://www.lunasandals.com/ and take a look for yourself.

Soft Star RunAmoc Review

By ⋅ January 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Soft Star RunAmoc Review: “ Matt is an avid minimalist hailing from the great state Oregon, home of the minimalist shoe company Soft Star. He recently set out on an adventure that put his Soft Star RunAmocs [...]

Fila Skeletoes Toe Shoes Exclusive Sneak Peak

By ⋅ January 27, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Fila Skeletoes Toe Shoes Exclusive Sneak Peak: “ Fila Skeletoes Black Turkish Sea Men’s. Five Fingers Look Alike? Though they look conspicuously similar to Vibram Five Fingers, our contact assures us that, ‘Fila does not see this [...]

Who says you cant use Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas in the snow?

By ⋅ January 26, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Who says you can’t use Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas in the snow?: “ Mark recently made the switch to running in Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas with great success. He even decided to give them a try in [...]

If the Tables Were Turned: Hypothetical Reactions to the New ‘Fad’ of Shoes

By ⋅ January 21, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: Barefoot and Grounded .com http://www.barefootandgrounded.com/   If the Tables Were Turned: Hypothetical Reactions to the New ‘Fad’ of Shoes: “I got to thinking: What if bare feet were the norm and a ‘fad’ got started up in which a small, vocal group of people started wearing shoes all the [...]

Event: Running Injury Prevention

By ⋅ January 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Free to Public - Date: Jan 28, 2011- Time: 7-9pm Blaise Dubois PT/Sean Cannon PT •Quebec City, Canada •Founder: The Running Clinic – International Leaders in running injuries •Instructors of over 40 international conferences Jerry Lee •Co-Founder and CEO Newton Running •Boulder, Colorado; Innovator in first shoe company with primary mission of injury prevention. Ironman competitor Ian [...]

2011 Fall Vibram FiveFingers Boots, Laces, Leather and More!

By ⋅ January 20, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/   2011 Fall Vibram FiveFingers Boots, Laces, Leather and More!: “Previews of just some of the new models in the Vibram Five Fingers Fall 2011 line-up. I’m excited to share with you all a sneak preview of [...]

Naked foot 5K

By ⋅ January 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

We wanted to pass on some info about a fun barefoot/minimalist 5K event. Much like the barefoot half marathon, the Naked foot 5K had it’s inaguaral race this year in Littleton, CO. We will be branching out in 2011 to 7 locations across the country. They partner with Soles4soles where we run fun in an [...]

Review: Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek – By Andrew Searle

By ⋅ January 18, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

The KSO Trek is a great trail running shoe that is best for dry, light trails but not the best for really rocky or wet trails if you’re planning on running at high speeds. They are a fantastic trail running tool to improve running form, cadence, agility, and balance. They will also help you become more aware of your foot placement as well as strengthen the muscles of your feet and lower legs, which can all lead to overall improved trail running performance

barefootrunner.com : natural running & healthy living » News » HBO Sports Examines the Barefoot Running Movement

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: BarefootRunner.com   barefootrunner.com : natural running & healthy living » News » HBO Sports Examines the Barefoot Running Movement: “REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL EXAMINES THE BAREFOOT RUNNING MOVEMENT; WHEN THE EMMY®-WINNING SHOW RETURNS MAY 18, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL presents more enterprising features and [...]

Barefoot and Grounded .com: Bare Feet v. ‘Barefoot’ Shoes: The BIG Difference

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Barefoot and Grounded Barefoot and Grounded .com: Bare Feet v. ‘Barefoot’ Shoes: The BIG Difference: “As confusing as it is to call something barefoot when it’s obviously not, the issue gets even worse when people tell their friends, ‘Wearing (fill in the blank minimalist footwear) is just like being [...]

Tread Lightly Criminals! Forensic Podiatry Is On Your Tracks! | America’s Podiatrist

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: America’s Podiatrist Tread Lightly Criminals! Forensic Podiatry Is On Your Tracks! | America’s Podiatrist: “Television series such as CSI and Bones have popularized and glamorized forensic science, but even the most avid viewers of these shows might not be aware that the analysis of footprints on the ground or [...]

The Running Barefoot » We have met the Enemy, and they are partly right.

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: The Running Barefoot   The Running Barefoot » We have met the Enemy, and they are partly right.: “‘Podiatrists Insert-any-statement-here‘ First off. Podiatry is a profession with many, many disparate views. On the topic of biomechanics especially. Any statement about what ‘podiatrists think’ will therefore de facto be only [...]

Hit the ground running barefoot | The Australian

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: The Australian Hit the ground running barefoot | The Australian: “WHEN physiotherapist Michael Warburton recommends barefoot running or walking to runners suffering recurring ankle problems, the typical response is surprise. ‘Most people expect the opposite: more tape, more strapping and more expensive shoes,’ says Warburton, who has used barefoot [...]

The Benefits of Barefoot Running | Body Project Australia

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Body Project Australia The Benefits of Barefoot Running | Body Project Australia: “When you last went running, did you wear shoes? Sounds like a silly question, but the latest research from Harvard University casts doubt on the need for running shoes. In fact, researchers found that wearing running shoes [...]

David Willey: Barefoot Running: The Exercise Craze That’s Hit the Streets

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: The Huffington Post David Willey: Barefoot Running: The Exercise Craze That’s Hit the Streets: “For two years, I’ve been trying to improve my running form. Should I have just taken off my shoes? Christopher McDougall thinks so. Thanks in large part to his bestseller, ‘Born to Run,’ published in [...]

Tim Ferriss: The Barefoot Alternative: Vibram Five Fingers Shoes

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: The Huffington Post Tim Ferriss: The Barefoot Alternative: Vibram Five Fingers Shoes: “The Barefoot Alternative: Vibram Five Fingers Shoes” (Read the full article here: Tim Ferriss: The Barefoot Alternative: Vibram Five Fingers Shoes)

Mark Sisson: Barefoot Shoes? The Primal Reason You Want to Take Off Your Shoes

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: The Huffington Post   Mark Sisson: Barefoot Shoes? The Primal Reason You Want to Take Off Your Shoes: “Absent any social obligations, fashion expectations, or store regulations regarding the necessity of footwear, would you choose to go barefoot as often as possible? I think you would. Most people, when [...]

$39 for Kigo Shel and Star Styles – Going Fast!

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Kigo Footware is having a  Closeout on Shel & Star styles – only $39. Styles and sizes are limited and going fast!  http://bit.ly/2J5A6Q

Vibram FiveFingers Has a New Site!

By ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Vibram FiveFingers has updated their website.  The new site is easier to navigate and much easier to find relevant information.  The old site was good, but updates to that site were probably much more difficult than the current version.  It’s a welcome update.  Check it out at: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com

Terra Plana VIVOBAREFOOT Having a 40% Off Sale

By ⋅ January 15, 2011 ⋅ 10 comments

We posted information several days ago about a sale that VIVOBAREFOOT was having. It caused a lot of confusion for our US customers. It turns out this sale was indeed only targeted to those living in the UK. We apologize for the confusion this may have caused. For future sale updates we suggest you visit [...]

Going barefoot: Urgent Health Warning for Flooded Areas

By ⋅ January 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: foot talk http://foottalk.blogspot.com/   Going barefoot: Urgent Health Warning for Flooded Areas: “People in flood stricken regions have been warned to wear protective footwear, with podiatrists reporting patients who have seriously damaged their feet in the flood waters. Queensland podiatrist, Ainslie Davies says she’s already seeing patients badly affected [...]

Perfect landing | Harvard Gazette

By ⋅ January 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: The Harvard Gazette Perfect landing | Harvard Gazette: “New research is casting doubt on the old adage, ‘All you need to run is a pair of shoes.’ Scientists have found that people who run barefoot, or in minimal footwear, tend to avoid ‘heel-striking,’ and instead land on the ball [...]

Queesland Floods Appeal

By ⋅ January 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: foot talk http://foottalk.blogspot.com/ Queesland Floods Appeal: “The catastrophic floods in Queensland are having devastating effect with homes, lives, livestock and business all destroyed. The full implication of this natural disaster will take months to calculate but financially it is likely to be on a par with the destruction caused [...]

Barefoot Running at the Track

By ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ Barefoot Running at the Track: “Today was another barefoot running day at the track. On days like today, meaning cold and windy, I wish I had a barefoot-appropriate treadmill but that hasn’t happened yet. So, I ran at the track today. It [...]

Skora releases teaser photo of upcoming minimal running shoe

By ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: barefootrunner.com : natural running & healthy living http://www.barefootrunner.com Skora releases teaser photo of upcoming minimal running shoe: “Skora Running released a teaser shot on the company’s Facebook page of their upcoming laceless minimal running shoe. Photo and comments indicate this is an early pullover (aka upper sample).” (Read the [...]

Cold Weather Running

By ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Story Of A Barefoot Runner http://barefootterry.blogspot.com/ Cold Weather Running: “So, after Tuesday’s toe-swelling/frostbite-like mishap (or whatever it was).  I decided that now is the time that I have to switch to the ‘minimalist’ side of the barefoot/minimalist runner.  For some reason, I don’t recall last winter being quite so [...]

The 2011 Vibram Five Fingers Komodo Sport will arrive soon!

By ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/   The 2011 Vibram Five Fingers Komodo Sport will arrive soon!: “The 2011 Komodo Sport will arrive soon! Click here to pre-order it at REI. This model will soon be available as part of Vibram’s 2011 Five [...]

Announcing the Launch of ToeSalad.com

By ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ One comment

ToeSalad.com is a new website dedicated to reviews of minimalist shoe products.  The site is new but already growing.  This is a great focused addition to the community – don’t forget to take a look!

Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Evo II

By ⋅ January 5, 2011 ⋅ 7 comments

We are very pleased to review the new Evo II running-specific shoe from Terra Plana’s VIVOBAREFOOT product line. They are essentially the same as the Evo but made with a denser nylon mesh upper for increased water resistance and a microfiber lined interior for added comfort. They are spectacular minimalist running shoes made for colder temperatures and/or wet conditions. This review will be similar to the one written for the Evo but with additions to reflect the changes in the Evo II.

First Impressions – Altra Adam

By ⋅ January 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: ADVENTUREinPROGRESS http://www.adventureinprogress.com/ First Impressions – Altra Adam: “ The first pair of truly minimalist shoes I owned were Vibram FiveFingers Classics. I bought them in mid 2006 and after several years of heavy use, they were eventually relegated to light-duty tasks like mowing the lawn. To replace my beloved [...]

HuffPo? HuffGo!

By ⋅ January 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Society for Barefoot Living http://societyforbarefootliving.wordpress.com HuffPo? HuffGo!: “ OK, after trashing The Huffington Post for this article with ridiculous statements about barefoot running, I have to do the opposite for the article they published today: Barefoot Shoes? The Primal Reason You Want to Take Off Your Shoes. The article [...]

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