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Archive for July, 2011

Participate in a study to help Barefoot and Minimalist Running Research!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Participants needed for world first study! Through Murdoch University, Australia, we are conducting a world first: a pilot study on the injuries that occur in barefoot running. To be eligible for this study you: Must be over the age of 18 years old Run more than 80% of your weekly mileage in barefoot or minimalistic [...]

We Interview Steven Sashen – Owner of Invisible Shoes

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

We Interview Steven Sashen – Owner of Invisible Shoes Tina talks to Steven, owner and creator of Invisible Shoes, about his exciting new shoe design, barefoot running, and how he became involved in making minimalist running sandals. They talk about what a minimalist shoe should be defined as, [...]

Special Event – Meet Tina Dubois in Las Vegas – Introduction to Natural Running

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Special Event – Meet Tina Dubois in Las Vegas – Introduction to Natural Running Introduction to Natural Running Coming to Las Vegas! A two-hour clinic introducing natural running form for experienced and non-experienced runners. Whether you want to run completely barefoot or in minimalist footwear, this clinic will teach [...]

Vibram (FiveFingers) Sues Fila (Skele-Toes) for Patent Infringement

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Vibram (FiveFingers) Sues Fila (Skele-Toes) for Patent Infringement: “ Vibram (left), the originator of the FiveFingers toe shoes, has filed suit against Fila Skele-toes (right), a maker of a four-toed varietal of toe shoes that hit the [...]

Living Barefoot Coaching coming to Las Vegas

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ Living Barefoot Coaching coming to Las Vegas: “What better way to travel is there than mixing business with pleasure? I’m going to Las Vegas in a few weeks for a friend’s wedding and thought it would be great if I could present [...]

We Interview Andrew Rademacher – Owner of Stem Footwear

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

Episode 34: We Interview Andrew Rademacher from Stem Footwear We interview Andrew Rademacher, owner and CEO of Stem Footwear. Learn about what’s coming from Stem Footwear in August 2011 and for 2012. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 0 Hour, 17 Minutes, 49 Seconds

Review: OeTZI3300 OTZ-300GMS

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Although these aren’t the most minimalist shoes, considering the insole and the sole inflexibility, they are wonderfully comfortable and I have already enjoyed much use out of them. The insole is easily removed giving the shoe a zero differential between heel and toe. The style is the definition of simplistic and easily works casually with either pants or shorts.

Review: Jambu Bare Feet Designs Barefoot Vegan Review

By Tina Dubois ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Jambu Barefoot Vegan is an exciting new arrival to the casual women’s minimalist shoe market. It has incredibly unique styling with the criss-cross lacing and contrast stitching. When you remove the unnecessary and non-minimalistically designed insole, it has a slight positive heel but probably no more than 3 mm. It should fit a narrow or average width foot well but may be snug on a wide foot. They are tremendously breathable and perfectly suited for hot spring or summer urban adventures.

Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

VIVOBAREFOOT has done it again. Minimalist shoes have been with us for a couple of years now, and yet in the last year VIVOBAREFOOT has put out some of the most innovative shoes I have ever seen. I could hardly be more impressed. The Ultra is yet another winner in a long line of innovations this year. Because of the unique insert, consider the width of your feet and how you plan on using the Ultra before buying. If the fit is right, the Ultra may become your go-to shoes. This is truly a shoe that can work in almost any situation.

Saucony Hattori Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Running and Rambling http://www.runningandrambling.com/ Saucony Hattori Review: “If nothing else, you have to give Saucony credit for persistence. They were one of the first major shoe manufacturers to actively court the minimalist movement; unfortunately, they also came across as somewhat disingenuous in their aggressive marketing of the 18mm-at-the-heel Kinvara [...]

Teva Nilch Review (Barefoot/Minimalist Shoes)

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: BirthdayShoes.com Teva Nilch Review (Barefoot/Minimalist Shoes): “When I first saw the Teva Nilch on the Teva website I immediately thought of Terra Plana’s VivoBarefoot line and Justin’s review of the NB MINIMUS Life. Though the Nilch are sold as “water booties” these looked simple and nice enough to pass [...]

Cody Lundin Goes Barefoot on Dual Survival

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Naturally Engineered http://naturallyengineered.com/blog reminds us that Cody Lundin, a world-renowned survivalist goes barefoot around the world. In this episode clip he is barefoot in Africa. Check out the episode of Dual Survival here: Of course don’t miss our interview with Cody. Follow this link: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/07/the-living-barefoot-show-we-interview-cody-lunin/

New Interview: Katherine Petrecca from New Balance

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Episode 33: We Interview Katherine Petrecca of New Balance This interview is an interesting inside look into the marketing and thought process behind the New Balance Minimus collection. Katherine lets the cat out of the bag about what’s to come in the Minimus collection. Find out why the [...]

Review: Injinji Performance Lightweight Toesock Review

By Tina Dubois ⋅ July 3, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Injinji Performance Lightweight Toesock Review By Tina Dubois Review of the Injinji Performance Lighweight Toesocks – The softest, thinnest second skin yet! Some time ago, Living Barefoot released a comparison Toe Sock Review including some from the Performance series from Injinji, which proved to be the best quality of toe socks that were tested. [...]

Patagonia Pau Shoe Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Running and Rambling http://www.runningandrambling.com/ Patagonia Pau Shoe Review: “In previous posts I’ve lamented how relatively limited the formal minimalist footwear market is compared to the myriad of athletic and/or sandal styles available. Today’s review features another addition to the “dressy minimal” category, and happens to be from one of [...]

Shoe Review – Original RunAmoc LITE – Part 2

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Naturally Engineered http://naturallyengineered.com/blog Shoe Review – Original RunAmoc LITE – Part 2: “ This is the second part of my review of the Original RunAmoc LITE, a type of moccasin made in America and sold by Soft Star Shoes. Be sure to read the first part of this review. Wet [...]

Unshoes Minimalist Sandals Initial Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Unshoes Minimalist Sandals Initial Review: “ Presenting Unshoes Minimal Footwear – the Wokova Minimalist Sandal Minimalist Sandals Like Huaraches, But Simpler to Put On (That Remind Me of Minimalist Chacos) I recently learned of (another) new minimalist [...]