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Living Barefoot Show Episode 21 – We Interview Andrew Rademacher
Episode 21 – We interview Andrew Rademacher Listen as we talk to Andrew Rademacher, the founder of Stem Footwear. A barefoot and minimalist runner as well as the manager of a shoe store, Andrew is getting ready to release his contribution to the minimalist shoe world. Listen as we talk to andrew about his take [...]
Announcing the Living Barefoot Show iPhone App!
Announcing The Living Barefoot Show iPhone App The Living Barefoot Show App is the companion to the Living Barefoot Show Learn about one of the fastest growing trends – going barefoot. Barefoot running, barefoot walking, and shoes without artificial support have been proven to strengthen feet and and reduce or eliminate foot, joint, and back pain [...]
Primalfoot Alliance joins the barefoot movement
Today, Barefoot Michael has relaunched his new site – PrimalfootAlliance.org. With links, affiliates, and information he is hoping to bring us all together to put some more energy behind the barefoot movement. Here is his mission in his own words: With this “hard” launch, we begin in earnest our mission of advocating for people to go [...]
Apple Now Supports Barefoot Trackpad (joke)
This is just a little bit off topic, but for those of you who follow Apple and their devices you might appreciate a little bit of Apple barefoot humour. The people behind this website do a wonderful job in general of taking current Apple devices, problems, news, and information and tweaking them into realistic looked [...]
Living Barefoot Confirmed Safe
We are very pleased to announce that Google has removed all warnings about our site. We have teamed up with a company that specializes in monitoring and removing threats and Living Barefoot is now continually being scanned for anything that is out of place. Once again, we want to reassure everyone that we are not [...]
Malware Update
Hi Everyone. Just a quick update about our sites status. We have found the file causing the Google alert. We have also run several scans to insure that the rest of the site is clean and secure. We have increased our overall security, instigated a monitoring program to alert of us more quickly should another [...]
Malware Warnings
Some of you may have noticed a malware warning before visiting our site. We are now aware of the issue and working to find a solution. We encourage anyone who has received this warning to contact us through our contact page. By doing so we can also keep you up to date once we have [...]
We Interview Jonathan Gaffney from Vibram FiveFingers USA
The Living Barefoot Show – We Interview: Jonathan Gaffney, Marketing Associate for Vibram FiveFingers USA Episode 20 Originally released August 5th, 2010 Running Time 22:15 An Interview with Marketing Associate Jonathan Gaffney Host: Al Gauthier & Tina Dubois Tina Dubois talks to Jonathan about the release of the Bikila, the KSO Trek for women, the [...]
The Living Barefoot Show: We Interview: Cody Lundin
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 [...]
All past Living Barefoot Shows have now been converted to Mp3 format / New Episode to come shortly
I’m pleased to announce that our full history of episodes is now available in mp3 format. All previous files have now been converted and uploaded. In addition, new posts advertising new show episodes include a flash player. This player can now play all previous and future episodes and includes the ability to view details and [...]
The Living Barefoot Show Now Streaming Over iPhone / iPad devices
We are pleased to announce that The Living Barefoot Show can now be streamed directly from our site without requiring a download.
Living Barefoot Concerns / Thanks to Bob
Over the last week we have been contacted by several users expressing concern over Malware warnings issued by Norton Anti-Virus or Google’s Chrome browser. We believe we have finally tracked down the issue. While doing so we have taken the opportunity to do some housecleaning in the backend of the site and things are running [...]
The Living Barefoot Show Episode 18 – We Interview Jimmy from Paper-Feet.com
The Living Barefoot Show Interviews Jimmy from Paper Feet We talk the owner of yet another new minimalist shoes company – but this one may be even more minimal than any other shoe we have seen before.
New m3p episodes now available
As promised we are converting previous episodes to mp3 format for those who wish to listen to previous interviews. All of 2009′s episodes have now been converted. To download them subscribe to our feed in your favourite pod-catcher or use iTunes. For those of who you have already downloaded our show as an m4a file, [...]
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For anyone who would like to take advantage of our new MP3 File download feed, here is the RSS link to download our show in MP3 format. Older shows will be updated in the coming weeks. All new shows will be released as MP3 files. http://livingbarefoot.libsyn.com/rss
We Interview Christopher McDougall – Author of Born to Run
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 [...]
Last Chance to Ask Christopher McDougall Your Questions
We have the pleasure of interviewing Christopher McDougall later on today, and we want to give you the opportunity to have your questions answered. This is the last chance to submit your questions to the famous author of Born to Run. Call our feedback line at 1-888-868-2198 or email us at ShowIdeas@livingbarefoot.info
Malware Warnings – Contact us if you see anything unusual
Over the last day we have been contacted by several users who have told us about warnings from Google Chrome about possible Malware on LivingBarefoot.info. We have found and eliminated the problem causing the warning. We have confirmed that no warnings are currently being displayed by any browsers. We have confirmed through independent scans that [...]
Attention to those who called in about Winning Jason Robillard’s Book
We have been unable to reach several of the winners of Jason Robillard’s new book. If your first name was mentioned on Episode 15 of our show, and you didn’t leave us a mailing address, please contact @ showideas@livingbarefoot.info so that we can send you your book!
The Living Barefoot Show in Mp3 format – What do you think?
The Living Barefoot Show is currently broadcasted through iTunes as a native m4a file. This apple format allows for apple device-specific options such as chapters, in-show URLs, and images that display product and hosts during the show. While these features are very nice, we suspect that few listeners are aware of the extra features. We [...]
Living Barefoot to interview Christopher Mcdougall
Living Barefoot is very excited to announce an upcoming interview with Christopher McDougall. Christopher McDougall is of course the author of Born to Run, the book that has single handedly moved barefoot running into the main stream media and into the realm of acceptance among runners. We would like to invite our listners and readers [...]
Living Barefoot Now Accepts Facebook Comments
Living Barefoot is excited to announce that we have integrated Facebook into our comments section. You can leave comments just as you always have been able to, and we of course welcome comments in all forms, however, you can now use your Facebook profile to LIKE a post, share it with your Facebook friends, and [...]
Audio Playback within Posts
We are currently experiencing problems with our online audio player as part of our posts. We are working to find a fix for the problem. Should you wish to listen to The Living Barefoot Show please download it through iTunes (Search for Living Barefoot Show), or use the Living Barefoot Show page. Thank you!
We Interview Daniel Howell, Author of The Barefoot Book on The Living Barefoot Show
We Interview Daniel Howell The Living Barefoot Show – Episode 16 – We Interview Daniel Howell, Author of The Barefoot Book. Daniel’s book is a wonderful addition to the barefooters library. Using diagrams and covering subjects that few other books have covered in great details, Daniel goes into great detail of how the foot works, [...]
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Barefoot parks in Europe
Surfing around the Internets tonight, I found information on “Barefoot Parks” in Europe. Appparently, Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, Hungary, Switzerland and the UK all have parks that cater to being barefoot. The parks are landscaped with different textures for people to walk on and fun balance equipment to play on. Check one out on your [...]
Hi Five Jane
Way to go Mr. Jane for bucking the Hollywood pressure to wear shoes that hurt to look fashionable! I’m sure it happens for men as well as women… I wonder what all the paparazzi thought about his Vibram Five Fingers? This article was originally published on foot talk Hi Five Jane: “At the premier of [...]
Hangin’ with Barefoot Ken Bob, the Grandfather of Shoeless Running
This article was originally published on Barefoot Phil Hangin’ with Barefoot Ken Bob, the Grandfather of Shoeless Running: “ Running with Ken Bob Saxton was an eye-opener. I’d been thinking I had this stuff all figured out, but with his 1000s of miles of barefoot experience and ever thoughtful approach, BKB gave me a new [...]
Shod Runner Finds Recovery Benefits to Running Barefoot
Nathan Smith from In Between my Toes posted about a possible conversion of a running shoe runner to at least a part time barefooter. Tim Pearson is the new barefoot runner and he wrote this email to Nathan…. This article was originally published on In Between My Toes Shod Runner Finds Recovery Benefits to [...]
New Changes to LivingBarefoot.info
We have made a few key changes to our site today in an effort to streamline our energies towards our most important projects, to create better clarity, and to remove those features that are underutilized on the site. We have removed the link to our community forums. The forums remain active in the background, however, [...]
Another TV Report: FiveFingers… “Funny Looking Shoes”
This article was originally published on Blog In Between My Toes found a video from a Boston TV channel reporting on the prevalence and possible benefits of barefoot running. The news report also outlines the Harvard study in Nature about the difference in force measured from a heel strike (traditional running style) and a forefoot [...]
Transitioning to minimalist shoes
This article was originally published on In Between My Toes We mustn’t forget that our feet are deconditioned from wearing “supportive” shoes all the time. When you are looking to transition to being barefoot or wearing minimalist shoes for activities of daily living or for more active pursuits, you need to make slow progress. Slow [...]
June 4: Barefoot Lesson from the Master
This article was originally published on Christopher McDougall No Shoes + Big Smile = No Coincidence Christopher McDougall and Barefoot Ken Bob got together to provide some barefoot running workshops. Lookout for Barefoot Ken Bob in your town for free (or by donation) barefoot running seminars! (Read the full article / article originally published [...]
Damien from AIP asks “Will 2011 be the Year of Minimalist Footwear?”
This article was originally published on ADVENTUREinPROGRESS There are some exciting prospects in the works from minimalist footwear companies in the next year and a half. Damien gives us a rundown of the new models that will be making their way to the shelves. Kigo Footwear will be releasing two new models this summer. Barefoot [...]
The Living Barefoot Show Episode 15 – We Interview Michael Sandler, Author of Barefoot Running
We interview Michael Sandler, Author of Barefoot Running – How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth. Listen to the story how Michael’s near death experience led him to become a barefoot runner. Michael talks about his personal history, about how and why he wrote his book. Michael gives us [...]
Review: Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
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 [...]
Review – Nike Free 5.0
Review – Nike Free 5.0 Overall impression While these shoes have taken the world by storm as being the first shoes that take advantage of the foot’s natural ability, they lack many of the qualities needed in a true minimalist shoe. For some these may make a temporary “transition” shoe on the path towards a [...]
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Todd Ragsdale endures The agony of the feet | MailTribune.com
This article was originally published on http://www.mailtribune.com Todd Ragsdale endures The agony of the feet | MailTribune.com: “By Anita Burke Mail Tribune A peppermint mineral foot soak and a sense of personal satisfaction both felt pretty good to Talent runner Todd Ragsdale on Monday as he relaxed at home after running a world-record distance without [...]
Living Barefoot Show – We Interview Dr. Michael Nirenberg
The Living Barefoot Show Episode 14 – We Interview Podiatrist Dr. Michael Nirenberg Those of us who have found freedom from our shoes, or at least shoes that provide more freedom are passionate about our views and experiences. We feel that we have rediscovered the obvious solution to so many problems, and they have been [...]
Review – Flexible Footwear Shoes – Possibly The Dress Shoe We’ve All Been Waiting For!
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: The Barefoot Running Book by Jason Robillard
Review of The Barefoot Running Book by Jason Robillard First I have to gush about how nice it is to have authors writing more and more books about barefooting and barefoot running. Since Christopher McDougal’s book, Born To Run, the interest world-wide has grown from a trickle into a stream. Jason Robillard’s book is another [...]
Better off Barefoot? What do Podiatrists have to say?
Read the Full Article Here: Better off barefoot? …. Some podiatrists say barefoot running too risky for most He might share a practice with Nirenberg, but podiatrist Dr. Michael Lacey disagrees with his partner. He says the support is a good thing, especially in a culture where we simply aren’t brought up walking on rough terrain [...]
Feelmax Niesa Re-Review
Feelmax Niesa RE-Review History When we originally released the review of the Feelmax Niesa in August of 2009, the response from Feelmax was strong. Feelmax felt that we had not done our homework and that the review was not accurate. They also insisted that we had not spent enough time with the Niesa. As our [...]
Review – Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek
Review – Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek Overall impression This beefy, tread-happy KSO upgrade with kangaroo leather is the perfect solution for trail runners and those who have been looking for a little more protection underfoot. Despite the substantial sole and the use of leather, this KSO remains as comfortable as the previous incarnations. It is [...]
Are you being scammed with fake FiveFingers? How do you know the real Vibram FiveFingers when you see them?
Are you being scammed with fake FiveFingers? How do you know the real Vibram FiveFingers when you see them? The popularity of the Vibram FiveFingers brand is undeniable. The company is continually struggling to keep up with the huge demand of their excellent product and the demand continues to grow! As they continue to develop [...]
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The Living Barefoot Show – Episode 13 – May 15th, 2010 We Interview Jason Robillard
The Living Barefoot Show – Latest Episode – May 15th, 2010 Episode 13 ** Free Giveaway – Listen to the show to find out how to win! ** Jason Robillard has been a barefooter since 1992 and has been racing barefoot since 2006. His passion for barefooting and barefoot running finally led him to become [...]
The Guinness World Record Largest Barefoot Race, Mind the Ducks, and General Barefoot Ramblings
This article was originally published on Barefoot Chronicles The Guinness World Record Largest Barefoot Race, Mind the Ducks, and General Barefoot Ramblings: “ Today is the eve of the Barefoot Runners Society ‘Largest Barefoot Race’ where we will set the Guinness World Record. I have been fretting over the details of the event for weeks [...]
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