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Run Barefoot Girl Interview

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ Run Barefoot Girl Interview: “I had the pleasure and honour of being interviewed by Run Barefoot Girl‘s Caity McCardell a little while ago. Caity has completed her editing magic and posted the interview recently. It was definitely weird for me being on [...]

Skora Running // Blog » Blog Archive » Top 10 features to look for in running shoes

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: http://skorarunning.com Skora Running // Blog » Blog Archive » Top 10 features to look for in running shoes: “Top 10 features to look for in running shoes Everyday it seems the running shoe market is growing larger. The walls of your local running store are probably overflowing with the “newest [...]

Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Achilles

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 20, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments

VIVOBAREFOOT Achilles Review By Al Gauthier Review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Achilles Sandal – A split toe minimalist running sandal that will blow your socks off! We have always respected VIVOBAREFOOT not only for the high quality shoes they produce, but for the innovative, fashionable, and truly minimalist approach. [...]

VIVOBAREFOOT Kids

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

VIVOBAREFOOT has been creating wonderful new products this year. As they fill virtually all the minimalist footwear gaps with business appropraite shoes like the Ra and the Hind, Performance Sandals like the Ultra and the Achilles they have now also added a lineup for Kids shoes. Few would argue that protecting your kids from deformed feet and [...]

Review: Inov-8 Bare-Grip 200

By Tina Dubois ⋅ June 17, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Inov-8 Bare-Grip 200 Review By Tina Dubois Review of the inov-8 Bare-Grip 200 – A Light-weight, Grip-galore, Minimal Off Trail Shoe This is the first Living Barefoot footwear review for the UK-based shoe company inov-8. The Bare-Grip 200 is designed as an off trail shoe, meaning across hills and [...]

Evolution of the Soft Star Moc3; Moc3 Preview Video

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Running and Rambling http://www.runningandrambling.com/ Evolution of the Soft Star Moc3; Moc3 Preview Video: “The new model is called the Moc3, and it’s essentially a hybrid of sock and slipper; think of what would happen if your form-fitting socks snuck out of their drawer and mated with your most comfortable [...]

Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Alexander

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 13, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

VIVOBAREFOOT Alexander Review By Al Gauthier Review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Alexander Sandal – A great every day minimalist sandal for the fashionable man. Ok, let’s face it: men’s sandals are typically hideous. They are big, they are bulky, they are ugly. I imagine this is probably a result of [...]

Barefoot Running is More Efficient. But Why?

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Naturally Engineered http://naturallyengineered.com/blog Barefoot Running is More Efficient. But Why?: “Barefoot running is becoming more popular, there is no doubt about it. But the exact reasons why any one person may choose to take up this style of running is highly variable. Some people gravitate to barefoot or [...]

Hunter Gait — The world’s best running shoe

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Hunter Gait Hunter Gait — The world’s best running shoe: “If you are a shoe manufacturer, then you make a shoe for a reason. Sometimes its to meet a price point, sometimes its because it looks good, sometimes its to meet market demand. Thankfully, occasionally running shoe manufacturers [...]

“Asics Have Really Dug in Their ‘Heels!’” « ZERO DROP

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on :http://zero-drop.com “Asics Have Really Dug in Their ‘Heels!’” « ZERO DROP: “A friend just sent me the following post by Asics head of research Simon Bartold that recently appeared on a Podiatry Arena thread: Well Dr. Kirby, A big thank you! Here was I thinking I was the only [...]

May 27: Barefoot Running Update–Q&A With Biomechanist Irene Davis, Ph.D. | Peak Performance

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: http://peakperformance.runnersworld.com May 27: Barefoot Running Update–Q&A With Biomechanist Irene Davis, Ph.D. | Peak Performance: “….Biomechanist Irene Davis, Ph.D., has been a leading researcher in the running field for more than 20 years. In recent years, she has particularly focused on demonstrating that runners can change their form–it was previously [...]

The Science of Sport: Barefoot running, shoes, and born to run

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: http://www.sportsscientists.com The Science of Sport: Barefoot running, shoes, and born to run: “Not just a fad, and certainly not only for the niche There are more than a few people who have dismissed barefoot running as a fad. And many will have labeled it a niche concept, practiced by [...]

Barefoot running may help keep runners on their feet | Video

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on :http://www.wkyc.com Barefoot running may help keep runners on their feet | Video | wkyc.com: “Barefoot running may help keep runners on their feet Local foot and ankle surgeon thinks barefoot running shoes may help prevent injury.” (Read the full article here: Barefoot running may help keep runners on their [...]

Phys Ed: The Science of Barefoot Running – NYTimes.com

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: NYTiMES.com Phys Ed: The Science of Barefoot Running – NYTimes.com: “……Similarly, when Dr. Lieberman traveled recently to Kenya for a study published last year in Nature, he found that Kenyan schoolchildren who lived in the city and habitually wore shoes ran differently from those who lived in the country [...]

Living Barefoot Show: Episode 32 – We Interview Galahad Clark & Lee Saxby

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Episode 32: We Interview Galahad Clark & Lee Saxby Aired: June 11, 2011 Today we are very pleased to release interviews of two of the greats in the industry. Galahad Clark, THE Clark of Clark Shoes, answers questions about VIVOBAREFOOT in a strikingly honest way. Tina talks with Galahad [...]

Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Hind

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 5, 2011 ⋅ One comment

VIVOBAREFOOT Hind Review By Al Gauthier Review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Hind – A Stylish Minimalist Shoe for Every Man Writing minimalist shoe reviews has always been exciting. When we started, no matter what the product was it was exciting to add one more product to the list of [...]

Teva Zilch Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 2, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

Teva Zilch Sandal Review By Al Gauthier Review of the Teva Zilch – A Minimal Minimalist Sandal One of the biggest ironies of most minimalist shoes is that it’s almost impossible to find a comfortable shoe your foot can stay cool in. While there are numerous home-made style sandals, there are very few that offer [...]