Al Gauthier
Review: Vibram FiveFingers Smartwool Classics
Review of the Vibram FiveFingers Smarwool Classics As Vibram FiveFingers continues to ride the wave of popularity that is FiveFingers, they are releasing some refinements on previous styles to make them fresh again. The Smartwool Classic is one of those. Take a regular Classic and use Smartwool on [...]
Barefoot Running: Ditch Your Shoes, Change Your Gait, An Honest Look at a Tired Debate | dailymile community blog
This article was originally published on: Daily Mile Community Blog Barefoot Running: Ditch Your Shoes, Change Your Gait, An Honest Look at a Tired Debate | dailymile community blog: “Barefoot running does not involve running in shoes. Period. ‘Barefoot running shoes’ is an oxymoron. Period. Barefoot running is different, and it deserves to be [...]
Saucony bares their “sole” on minimalist running
This article was originally published on: dailymile community blog http://www.dailymile.com/blog Saucony bares their “sole” on minimalist running: “ Ironically, barefoot running week wouldn’t be complete without the perspective of a running shoe brand, and who better to ask than one of the most well known in the industry, Saucony. Saucony has made some breakthroughs this [...]
Stop running in those shoes! An interview with Chris McDougall, author of Born to Run
This article was originally published on: dailymile community blog http://www.dailymile.com/blog Stop running in those shoes! An interview with Chris McDougall, author of Born to Run: “ I am not a barefoot runner. There, I said it. In fact, I used to be a staunch critic. When I first heard that people were running around barefoot [...]
Comparing the Vibram Five Finger KSO and the Treksport
This article was originally published on: Naturally Engineered http://naturallyengineered.com/blog Comparing the Vibram Five Finger KSO and the Treksport: “ My Vibram Five Finger Treksports I originally got started with barefoot and minimalist running when I bought my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers, my black KSO’s. The black KSO (which stands for ‘keep stuff out’) [...]
International Barefoot Running Day
This article was originally published on: Story Of A Barefoot Runner http://barefootterry.blogspot.com/ International Barefoot Running Day: “A plug for International Barefoot Running Day on May 1, 2011 as well as my little plug for fundraising. For those who are not familiar, International Barefoot Running Day events will be held all around the country and [...]
View our Special Treadmill Review in PDF Format
If you haven’t already read our comprehensive review on how to find the best treadmill for barefoot running, make sure you take a look now! If you want to save the review, take a look at the review in PDF format. You’ll find the link at the top of the post. http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2011/03/special-review-treadmills-for-barefoot-running/
Inov-8 Transition Booklet
Inov-8, a British company that specializes in off-road running and extreme sports products, recently released a Research page on their website outlining some of the current research regarding barefoot and minimalist running. It’s refreshing to see a popular shoe brand sharing the available barefoot and minimalist running research all in one place and with such [...]
The new Spring/Summer 2011 VIVOBAREFOOT line has just been released online
The fresh line includes a new sandal for both men and women called the Alexander. For men, there is a new casual/work appropriate oxford called the Ra. For women, there is an updated urban street shoe called the Miles as well as a new lightweight and flexible mary-jane style Venus shoe. In addition, there are [...]
Sharing Passions
This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ Sharing Passions: “It’s not every day you get to share your passion with the people in your life who inspire, motivate, and impassion you. I shared a conversation with my good friend Melanie Jones the other day about natural running. Melanie is [...]
Can You Trust the Reviews on the Internet?
Can You Trust the Reviews on the Internet? The more we write our reviews, the more we are concerned about a growing trend for review writers—reviews seem overly positive, or seem absent all together. Since we started putting together our reviews on Living Barefoot, we have always felt passionately that being honest about the products [...]
Review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Neo
Review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Neo We’ve been reviewing minimalist shoes since before the term was such a household name. It’s very gratifying to see such continual improvement. There is a real drive from consumers to want the best products. This is rather unique in the footwear world. While [...]
“Zero drop” does not equal “minimalist” let alone “barefoot” shoes
This article was originally published on: InvisibleShoe.com http://www.invisibleshoe.com “Zero drop” does not equal “minimalist” let alone “barefoot” shoes: “ Let the buzz-words begin! As shoe companies look to establish themselves in the minimalist market (because estimates predict that barefoot running shoes will be a $500 million business this year), the language that they use to [...]
Running Barefoot vs Running Minimalist
This article was originally published on: Barefoot Running http://shodless.com Running Barefoot vs Running Minimalist: “ Some people embrace running in minimalist shoes. Some people embrace running in nothing but bare feet. Some people embrace running in traditional running sneakers. Each of these people tend to focus on one solution being the best. These people are [...]
Naked Chicago, April 1-2: Tickets just went on sale
This article was originally published on: Christopher McDougall http://www.chrismcdougall.com/blog Naked Chicago, April 1-2: Tickets just went on sale: “ Chicago, April 1: Opening Night Pick up your tickets for the Chicago Naked Tour events at Book Cellar. Entry is one paperback. Here’s the procedure: Make sure to click ‘Pick up in store,’ then come by [...]
Barefoot Running 101 / Boulder, CO / June 10, 2011
This article was originally published on: RunBare Barefoot Running School http://www.runbare.com Barefoot Running 101 / Boulder, CO / June 10, 2011: “ Learn how to run barefoot or in your Vibram FiveFingers. Michael Sandler, author of Barefoot Running: How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth, will share tips to [...]
Mercedes-Benz.tv: New SLK Spot ‘Barefoot’ (Video)
Mercedes-Benz.tv: New SLK Spot ‘Barefoot’
Running Times Magazine: Run Minimally
This article was originally published on: Running Times Magazine Running Times Magazine: Run Minimally: “he running shoe revolution of 2011 is officially underway. Starting this month, dozens of new minimalist running shoes designed to allow feet to move more naturally and uninhibited are hitting running stores. For the past 30 years or so, most [...]
Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The Disturbing Truth About Running Shoes, Inserts and Foot Orthotics | America’s Podiatrist
This article was originally published on: America’s Podiatrist Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The Disturbing Truth About Running Shoes, Inserts and Foot Orthotics | America’s Podiatrist: “A middle-aged woman arrived at my office last week complaining of heel pain and carrying a bag of custom-made foot orthotics (orthotics are custom made arch supports that are fabricated [...]
The Evolutionary Basis For Minimalist Running | Naturally Engineered
This article was originally published on: Naturally Engineered The Evolutionary Basis For Minimalist Running | Naturally Engineered: “The collective memory of the human species is fairly short-sighted. Ask a person about the current state of affairs in our world today, and many will likely assume that the way things are is the way that [...]
Living Barefoot Show Interviews Johnathan Gaffney – Vibram FiveFingers
Episode 28: An Interview with Vibram FiveFingers Aired: March 8th, 2011 We interview Vibram FiveFingers’s Johnathan Gaffney – Digital Marketing Coordinator. We talk about what’s just been released and what’s to come from Vibram FiveFingers in their exciting spring/summer lineup as well as their fall 2011 lineup. Listen for your chance to win a free [...]
Review: Zem Booties
Review of Zem Booties By Al Gauthier Overview Zem booties are another “beach” shoe that has wandered onto our radar as a good minimalist product. As with many products in this category, the company has realized the untapped market of minimalist shoe enthusiasts after having already aimed at a different market. Zem booties come in [...]
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Barefoot runner reviews shoes……what?
This article was originally published on: Barefoot Angie Bee http://www.barefootangiebee.com/ Barefoot runner reviews shoes……what?: “The best way to learn how to run is to run barefoot. It is an honest, wise, and efficient teacher. This will always, always be my first advice. Like with much of life its not always the appropriate approach for everyone. Considering season, [...]
Who Holds the Burden of Proof About Bare Feet?
This article was originally published on: Barefoot and Grounded .com http://www.barefootandgrounded.com/ Who Holds the Burden of Proof About Bare Feet?: “Barefooters are constantly explaining to others why it’s okay for us to be unshod — as if wearing shoes is the natural condition and bare feet are an oddity. Let’s be clear: Going barefoot [...]
The 3 Strides of Barefoot Walking
This article was originally published on: RunBare Barefoot Running School http://www.runbare.com The 3 Strides of Barefoot Walking: “Does this sound like you? You’ve heard a little about the barefoot movement and its benefits… you want to give it a go… but you’re a bit apprehensive about hitting the sidewalk shodless, so you just don’t [...]
Barefoot Running Clinic – Denver, CO
This article was originally published on: RunBare Barefoot Running School http://www.runbare.com Barefoot Running Clinic – Denver, CO: “earn hands-on how barefoot running can help you run lighter, faster and more injury-free than you’ve ever imagined. Whether you’re in FiveFingers, barefoot, or a complete tenderfoot, this clinic will help you become a better runner, with effortless [...]
birthdayshoes.com: Review Fila Skele-Toes – Four Toed Shoes
Birthdayshoes.com has done a review of the Fila Skele-Toes shoes that have recently popped up as an alternative for Vibram FiveFingers. I think he does a very good job at delecately describing the real reasons behind why FiveFingers work as well as they do, without acctually come out and saying that Skele-Toes are perhaps not [...]
New Trends in the Prevention and Treatment of Running Injury, and a Healthy Dose of Natural Running | Runblogger
This article was originally published on: http://www.runblogger.com New Trends in the Prevention and Treatment of Running Injury, and a Healthy Dose of Natural Running | Runblogger: “Every once in awhile in life you get the feeling that you are part of something big. Something that might really make a difference beyond just the small pool of [...]
New Trend: Going Barefoot – ABC News
This article was originally published on: ABC News New Trend: Going Barefoot – ABC News: “‘…As a society, we have this desire to go back to what’s pure and natural,’ he said. ‘People don’t want to eat processed food anymore. They don’t want to release harmful toxins into the air. Going barefoot is a [...]
The bare facts on shoeless running
This article was originally published on: http://www.calgaryherald.com The bare facts on shoeless running: “arefoot running is the oldest activity known to man, but we know less about it now than ever. Running coaches, doctors, and scientists all offer up opinions as to who might benefit from or be harmed by barefoot running, but they are all [...]
Italian Sole Maker Vibram Gains Foothold in China with its Five Fingers Shoe – WSJ.com
This article was originally published on: WSJ.com Italian Sole Maker Vibram Gains Foothold in China with its Five Fingers Shoe – WSJ.com: “By EMILY VEACH Tucked between drab industrial estates in the south of China, a lone patch of lawn stands out in front of the Vibram Technological Center. But inside the 12,000-square-meter building, [...]
A Review of the Altra Adam
This article was originally published on: ADVENTUREinPROGRESS http://www.adventureinprogress.com/ A Review of the Altra Adam: “ A month ago I posted my first impressions on the Adam, Altras soon-to-be-released multi-purpose outdoor minimalist shoe. My first impressions were good, but as I have learned, sometimes first impressions can fade after spending quality time with a product. Now [...]
Skecher’s Shape Up Shoes:Law suit pending
This article was originally published on: foot talk http://foottalk.blogspot.com/ Skecher’s Shape Up Shoes:Law suit pending: “A woman in the US has filed a lawsuit against Skechers‘ celebrity-endorsed Shape Up shoes, claiming they caused painful stress fractures in her hips. The lady now claims she has surgical pins in both her hips because she wore the [...]
The Trouble with Dress Shoes
This article was originally published on: Blog http://www.inbetweenmytoes.com/blog/ The Trouble with Dress Shoes: “ It has been over 365 days since I have worn a traditional pair of dress shoes. Why? Well, for starters, I took on the challenge to wear nothing but Vibram FiveFingers for a year. This commitment included weekly church attendance and [...]
The Evolutionary Basis For Minimalist Running
This article was originally published on: Naturally Engineered http://naturallyengineered.com/blog The Evolutionary Basis For Minimalist Running: “ Minimalist Running The collective memory of the human species is fairly short-sighted. Ask a person about the current state of affairs in our world today, and many will likely assume that the way things are is the way that [...]
New Balance Minimus Trail Review and Giveaway Contest
This article was originally published on: Running and Rambling http://www.runningandrambling.com/ New Balance Minimus Trail Review and Giveaway Contest: “Admin note: Remember how I said this review was going to be awesome? Well, by now you’ve figured out from the title of this post what I was referring to. Yes, there’s a giveaway, and I wouldn’t [...]
Review NB Minimus Life by New Balance
This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Review NB Minimus Life by New Balance: “ For Spring 2011, in addition to the NB Minimus Road and the NB Minimus Trail, New Balance is releasing a third minimalist shoe geared towards casual, everyday use with [...]
New Balance NB Minimus Life Give Away! (Birthdayshoes)
This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ New Balance NB Minimus Life Give Away!: “ Win a FREE pair of the new New Balance NB Minimus Life shoes by entering our drawing! The random drawing will be held next Monday, March 7th. To enter, [...]
Mistakes I’ve made on the way to becoming a barefoot runner Run Natural | Run Natural
Spending time barefoot can be one of the most freeing and natural feelings you can experience. To new barefooters it’s often hard to hold back the excitement of the wonderful new sensations and far too often they go a little bit farther than they should have. We’ve all been there! Here is a post from [...]
For Women: The Barefoot Running Truth
This article was originally published on: RunBare Barefoot Running School http://www.runbare.com For Women: The Barefoot Running Truth: “ Barefoot running on the golden Engineer Trail in Durango, CO. Let me first begin by assuaging a few common female concerns. I often get asked by women, ‘So, what do your feet really look like?’ with the [...]
Soft Star Shoes Annual Clearance Sale – Now 50% off! … and 70% off next week, Tuesday at Noon!
Soft Star Shoes Annual Clearance Sale – Now 50% off! … and 70% off next week, Tuesday at Noon! There are still over 450 pair of beautiful shoes left in our annual clearance sale of one-of-a-kind custom kid and adult custom shoes, boots and moccasins! Prices drop today to 50%, and will drop one last time to 70% [...]
The Imprecise Art of Foot Orthotics
This article was originally published on: America’s Podiatrist http://www.americaspodiatrist.com The Imprecise Art of Foot Orthotics: “ The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) is continuing its laudable focus on foot issues with the publication of a feature article on orthotics. The review of the effectiveness of orthotic devices was highly balanced and fair, as is usual [...]
My-Happy Feet Review: “Turn Achy Feet into Happy Feet”
This article was originally published on: Blog http://www.inbetweenmytoes.com/blog/ My-Happy Feet Review: “Turn Achy Feet into Happy Feet”: “ For those who go shod, My-Happy Feet are a gift to cramped up feet, helping to realign them. For those who are transitioning to minimalist shoes or going barefoot, a good stretch can provide immediate relief to [...]
Barefoot Runners Society is Back
This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ Barefoot Runners Society is Back: “The BRS went offline for a few weeks for upgrading but it is now back online to the public. I really do enjoy reading the Gear & Footwear Forum (go figure ) and am so glad that [...]
Long Review – VFF TrekSport
This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ Long Review – VFF TrekSport: “My VFF TrekSport review just went online on Living Barefoot. Here’s the link:http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2011/02/review-vibram-fivefingers-treksport/ I am really surprised at how much I’ve worn these shoes since I got them. Usually I don’t wear VFFs that much in the [...]
ASICS Mexico 66 / Minimalist Shoe Updates
We’ve had the opportunity to discuss minimalist products with ASICS today. We contacted ASICS in the hopes that we could review the Mexico 66. This shoe has had a lot of positive response from our readers and listeners and we have been contacted on several occasions asking us to review the Mexico 66 as it [...]
Rob Lowe Vibram Five Fingers Video – Watch it while it lasts!
This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Rob Lowe Vibram Five Fingers Video – Watch it while it lasts!: “ Rob Lowe gave a shoutout to Vibram Five Fingers on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. Lowe – No those are sports sandals. They are for [...]
Impulse & Footwear
This article was originally published on: Blog http://www.inbetweenmytoes.com/blog/ Impulse & Footwear: “ What does impulse have to do with footwear? Sure, there is that urge to buy fancy new shoes that are on for a bargain, but I am thinking more scientifically. Impulse, the kind that 12th grade students study in Physics 30, is the [...]
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