Nicole Gauthier
Intro to Barefoot running
A bit of a weird multiuse blog/website but a good easy to read starter for barefoot running. Check it out. Barefoot running Primer
Rizzoli & Isles, Episode 7: “Born to Run”
This article was originally published on Christopher McDougall Rizzoli & Isles, Episode 7: “Born to Run”: “ (Read the full article / article originally published on: Christopher McDougall.) Original Article can be found here: Christopher McDougall
The Changing of the Guard: A Sociological Analysis of the Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Movement
This is an interesting essay on the progression of barefoot and minimalist running. This article was originally published on Barefoot Chronicles The Changing of the Guard: A Sociological Analysis of the Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Movement: “ Human behavior fascinates me. Human behavior in relation to barefoot and minimalist shoe running fascinates me even more. [...]
Skydiving and Running in Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas
What to do in VFFs? Anything!!! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes Skydiving and Running in Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas: “ Jeremy, sent us this cool pic of him skydiving in his Bikilas which he mostly uses for running. Here is what he had [...]
Altra Minimalist Running Shoes – Adam, Instinct, and Lone Peak
New line of minimalist running shoes! Altra. They look cool. I don’t barefoot run but I’d use these for bombin’ around town. This article was originally published on Runblogger Altra Minimalist Running Shoes – Adam, Instinct, and Lone Peak: “ The minimalist running movement appears to be gaining steam at a rapid rate these days. [...]
Michael Sandler – Healing Through Barefoot Running
Video of Michael Sandler and his journey. This article was originally published on In Between My Toes Michael Sandler – Healing Through Barefoot Running: “ Sandler’s story is amazing. A documentary is currently in the works. Enjoy this preview, and get more information about Michael Sandler at runbare.com: Keep an eye out for my soon [...]
Transit Travesty
How do we convince people that being barefoot is really not more dangerous than wearing flip flops or other totally teeny shoes. I guess it comes down to legal liabilities. Businesses and public corporations don’t want to be on the hook if someone does something stupid in barefeet and then tries to pin it on [...]
Shorter, Quicker Stride Reduces Impact on Knees and Hips: New Research From Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit of the University of Wisconsin
Not necessarily about barefoot running but the short quick stride is really an imperative when you are barefoot running. Food for thought. This article was originally published on Runblogger Shorter, Quicker Stride Reduces Impact on Knees and Hips: New Research From Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit of the University of Wisconsin: “ ‘Less mechanical energy was absorbed [...]
Choosing between Orthotics and Bikilas
I’m glad that the author of this letter has decided to listen to his body over the advice from his podiatrist. I’m not sure of the wisdom of continuing in pain because the doctor said so. I think Joe’s body spoke quite clearly. This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and [...]
Barefoot Vibram FiveFingers shoes: What’s all the fuss?
Whoa! Mainstream media picked up Vibram Five Fingers! This article was originally published on foot talk Barefoot Vibram FiveFingers shoes: What’s all the fuss?: “Last weekend there was a spike of hits to foot talk. A 600 % increase in the average 100 hits per day. Closer inspection revealed netizens were after info on foot [...]
Hiking the Sierra Nevada in KSO Treks
This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News Hiking the Sierra Nevada in KSO Treks: “ Ted, a veteran hiker and Five Fingers fan, seems to have found relief from Morton’s Neuroma by wearing KSO Treks while hiking and sent us his story: Eleven years ago I became addicted to hiking the high [...]
Serena – How anti-barefooting myths are propagated
Geez, people will jump to any conclusion! How do you cut the top of your foot by walking barefoot? Serena Willams’ representative denies that she stepped on a piece of glass. This article was originally published on Society for Barefoot Living Serena – How anti-barefooting myths are propagated: “ Serena Williams has now withdrawn from [...]
Dual Survivor: End of Season
We have an interview with Cody from Dual Survivor on The Living Barefoot Show Ep. 19. You can listen to Al and Tina talk with Cody Lundin. This article was originally published on Society for Barefoot Living Dual Survivor: End of Season: “ Since the last episode of Dual Survivor ended on Friday (repeat today, [...]
Dr. Scholl’s Introduces Fast Flats
These look super cool! Imagine folding these up in your purse or pocket in case you need some shoes in a pinch! This article was originally published on Barefoot and Grounded .com Dr. Scholl’s Introduces Fast Flats: “Dr. Scholls, a company known for their wide range of foot products, has introduced a line of light, [...]
Barefoot Running – What’s Your Take?
This article was originally published on ZEM Blog Barefoot Running – What’s Your Take?: “ In early human history, barefoot running was widespread, but with the introduction of modern footwear in industrialized countries, running barefoot was replaced with running shoes. It remains relatively common in many poorer nations where the cost of a pair of [...]
BTR Barefoot Run, Harlem-Brooklyn, Pt VI: What a Blast.
Video from the BTR Barefoot Run! This article was originally published on Christopher McDougall BTR Barefoot Run, Harlem-Brooklyn, Pt VI: What a Blast.: “ Thanks to Kris Wood, who somehow managed to shoot this great video while making the entire run, dodging bikes and cabs and crossing two major bridges. (Read the full article / [...]
Dirty Soles: Badge of Barefoot Honor or Totally Irrelevant?
Dirty Feet? Good for you! This article was originally published on Barefoot and Grounded .com Dirty Soles: Badge of Barefoot Honor or Totally Irrelevant?: “ WARNING: Some of the content of this post may be objectionable for some readers. It contains photos of (gasp!) dirty feet. Just sayin’. You’ve been warned. There’s one aspect of [...]
Relaxing in Vibram Five Fingers Bahamas Style
Oh yeah! VFFs are great travel shoes. They don’t take up much space, they are good for water sports and for walking on wet rocks! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes Relaxing in Vibram Five Fingers Bahamas Style: “ In the photo above, Paul [...]
First Impressions – Vivo Barefoot Pally
The kids are getting involved in reviewing minimalist shoes! Way to get the family involved! This article was originally published on ADVENTUREinPROGRESS First Impressions – Vivo Barefoot Pally: “ My family has heard the spiel enough by now and they drink the Kool-Aid: minimalist footwear is better for your feet. Every time a shoebox arrives [...]
Merrell Barefoot 2011 Collection Sneak Peak!
Birthday shoes has gotten a preview of the Merrell Barefoot 2011 collection. Check it out! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes Merrell Barefoot 2011 Collection Sneak Peak!: “ Thanks to our friends at The Shoe Mart, we’ve been given a sneak peak at the [...]
Shoe Review: Brooks Mach 12 Cross-Country Racing Flat
Brooks has entered the minimalist running shoe fray with their racing flat line. This article was originally published on Runblogger Shoe Review: Brooks Mach 12 Cross-Country Racing Flat: “ Amid the rush of new so-called minimalist shoes hitting the market (or soon to arrive in stores), it’s easy to overlook the fact that just about [...]
Finnish Girls Hike Alps in Toe Shoes
Those crazy Finns… I can say that because I’m half Finnish. Great Finn girls hiking the Alps in VFFs! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers Birthday Shoes Finnish Girls Hike Alps in Toe Shoes: “ Sara and Eeva were ready to get the heck out of Finland after graduation, so it was [...]
Running with Bare Feet and Bare Paws
This article was originally published on Barefoot Running Running with Bare Feet and Bare Paws: “Many runners enjoy running with their dog – not only do you get that dog walk out of the way while you exercise at the same time, but many dogs actually enjoy running and provide runners with companionship and safety. [...]
Definitive Evidence that Barefoot Running Really Does Make You Blind
And, here is the rebuttal! This article was originally published on Barefoot Running is Bad Definitive Evidence that Barefoot Running Really Does Make You Blind: “ No sooner than I wrote about the possibility of barefoot running making people blind, Dr Nirenberg has come back with another post about Barefoot Running With Eyes Wide Open [...]
Barefoot Running With Eyes Wide Open
A thoughtful argument about why we should try barefoot running by Dr. Nirenberg. This article was originally published on America’s Podiatrist Barefoot Running With Eyes Wide Open: “ Barefoot running is good! The weight of the scientific evidence which supports barefoot running has reached such an elevated level that no one can seriously dispute it [...]
The 2011 Vibram Five Fingers Komodo Sport, Bikila LS (Laces!), and Jaya
Oooh! Sexy photos of the 2011 VFF’s! Take a look! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes The 2011 Vibram Five Fingers Komodo Sport, Bikila LS (Laces!), and Jaya: “ The 2011 Vibram Five Fingers new toe shoes: Kids KSOs, Jaya, Jaya LR, Komodo Sport [...]
When Over Doing It Becomes Over Did It
Attention would be barefooters! Be careful as you start your barefooting journey! You don’t want to injure yourself and have a negative experience. Here’s a story about overdoing it. This article was originally published on go barefooting When Over Doing It Becomes Over Did It: “ How do you know when you’ve overdone it? Do [...]
Calling All Cold-Weather Minimalist Runners: Talk to Soft Star!
OOH! Cozy cold weather running slippers! This article was originally published on Running and Rambling Calling All Cold-Weather Minimalist Runners: Talk to Soft Star!: “When I discussed some durability issues with my favorite minimalist footwear last month, I made the observation that each of the companies seemed very responsive to customer feedback, and I anticipated [...]
Charlie Weingroff Barefoot Interview
This article was originally published on Boddicker Performance Charlie Weingroff Barefoot Interview: “ BoddickerPerformance.com has dedicated much of its content to the health of the foot and ankle. In a recent interview on Super Human Radio, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Charlie Weingroff goes into detail as to why we should seriously reconsider elevated heeled shoes [...]
More Gibbon Slacklining in Vibram FiveFingers
What else to do in minimalist shoes. Not just running and walking! Rope walking is an available fun activity to engage in whilst in VFFs! This article was originally published on In Between My Toes More Gibbon Slacklining in Vibram FiveFingers: “ Slacklining has become another pass time since beginning my FiveFingered journey over the [...]
New Balance Minimus: New Information, Picture, and Video
This article was originally published on Runblogger New Balance Minimus: New Information, Picture, and Video: “There’s a bit more info leaking out about the forthcoming New Balance Minimus line of running shoes, which I have written about previously here on Runblogger. Posters on a thread in the Runner’s World Barefoot Running forum have linked up [...]
Golite Footwear Field Trip: Your Questions Answered
This article was originally published on ADVENTUREinPROGRESS Golite Footwear Field Trip: Your Questions Answered: “ A couple of weeks ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the New England Footwear headquarters in New Hampshire – the company responsible for the design/production of GoLite footwear. This article is not intended to be an [...]
Super athletes of the Sierra Madre
This article was originally published on See Slowmo Run Super athletes of the Sierra Madre: “I found this video of the Copper Canyon ultra-marathon via Caballo Blanco’s web pages. It has beautiful scenery, images of the local people and (of course) lots of huaraches. It also has one of the most wonderful evocations of running [...]
Active.com Readers’ Sometimes-Ironic Comments on Barefoot Running
How acceptable is Barefooting in the general public? I think barefooters have a lot of education to do. It’s amazing what totally implacable notions people have. And it’s rarely based on fact or personal experience. This article was originally published on Barefoot and Grounded .com Active.com Readers’ Sometimes-Ironic Comments on Barefoot Running: ” Active.com asked [...]
Triathlon in Vibram FiveFingers
Triathloning in Five Fingers. I commend Nathan at In Between My Toes, a triathlon in five fingers no less! This article was originally published on In Between My Toes Triathlon in Vibram FiveFingers: “ How on earth did I get here?’ It wasnt the I Swam the Dam triathlon that I was questioning. I was [...]
Alberto Salazar on Running Form: “There has to be one best way of running.”
Is there one best way of running? Amby Burfoot explores the question. This article was originally published on Runblogger Alberto Salazar on Running Form: “There has to be one best way of running.”: “ Amby Burfoot recently posted the text of an interview he conducted with famed marathoner and Nike running coach Alberto Salazar on [...]
Tigram Ten Toes. Little bit of awesome.
Warning: Facebook required to show your support of this unique new barefoot footwear product. Here’s a screenshot… .
Ziggy Marley singing about barefeet!
Set your piggies free!! Stars sing along with Ziggy about being barefoot in nature. Cameron Diaz, Ricky Gervais, Paul Rudd, Patricia Arquette, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Brendan Fraser sing about barefeet! See it here!
BTR Barefoot Run, Pt. III: Word Loves Your Dirty Toes.
One more day to get to Harlem for this barefoot fun run!!! This article was originally published on Christopher McDougall BTR Barefoot Run, Pt. III: Word Loves Your Dirty Toes.: “ Word Bookstore announced that everyone who makes the run will be admitted to the reading that night for free, waiving the $25 charge. That’s [...]
Charlie Weingroff Barefoot Interview
This article was originally published on Boddicker Performance Charlie Weingroff Barefoot Interview: “In a recent interview on Super Human Radio, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Charlie Weingroff goes into detail as to why we should seriously reconsider elevated heeled shoes and the recently popular, rocker bottom shoe in addition to a number of other awesome topics [...]
BTR Barefoot Run, Pt. II: So what’s the deal?
Are you near to NYC? Can you make it for a fun run? This article was originally published on Christopher McDougall BTR Barefoot Run, Pt. II: So what’s the deal?: “ What this isn’t: A race, a tough guy contest, or a trial by fiery sidewalk (although it’s supposed to be pretty stinking hot on [...]
Want to pronate less? Maybe you should run barefoot.
Dr. Nirenberg has posted an article on his website about current research supporting barefoot running to reduce injury. Click here to go directly to the article.
Should I add barefoot running as a training supplement? If I do, what are the risks and rewards?
Is any barefooting better than no barefooting for healthy feet? This article was originally published on Barefoot Running Should I add barefoot running as a training supplement? If I do, what are the risks and rewards?: “ Even if you’re not interested in running barefoot all the time, you can still reap benefits from kicking [...]
Dr. Lieberman’s Harvard Website
Thought I would post a link to Dr. Lieberman’s website which goes through in lay language the results of his research. Click here for the website.
What is Nike Doing?: Speculating on a Shoe Market in Motion
Is Nike smart for jumping on the barefooting “trend”? I don’t think that it’s likely that even if the barefooting movement becomes a lot more popular and the idea takes hold in the general running population that there won’t be a market for shoes. I think Nike is very smart to get in on the [...]
Lose the shoes, is barefoot better?
Greg Downey, who writes a neuroanthropology blog, wrote an interesting article about whether barefoot is really better than being shod. It’s a well balanced article and he takes the evolutionary view rather than citing a case for one or the other. Prepare for a long read but it’s quite interesting. Just because we evolved to [...]
Barefoot against the health code?
A group from Barefooters.org decided to write to the State Health Departments to get confirmation of whether there is actually a rule stating that people have to wear shoes in restaurants. You can look up your state and check out what the response was. It looks like shoes are not required by most health departments [...]
Barefoot Running Injuries… Broken Toes
One has to be careful when running barefooted or with minimalist shoes. The barefoot chronicles delineates some possible injuries and how to prevent them. Read on… This article was originally published on Barefoot Chronicles Barefoot Running Injuries… Broken Toes: “ During my latest barefoot/ minimalist shoe running workshop at Crossfit Grand Rapids, we had a [...]
Barefoot Tip Toes
The Warrierwomen decided, after listening to one of our Podcasts, to try some true barefooted running. They lasted not quite a mile but good effort! This article was originally published on warriorwomen Barefoot Tip Toes: “ I was using Lynn as my sacrificial canary, she was running far ahead but everytime she wailed and started [...]
Naked Feet – A Look At The Barefoot Running Movement : New Balance
On poking through the blogroll, I saw a post about New Balance coming out with a minimalist shoe line. I went to the site and read this article about the Barefoot Running Movement. What impressed me is that New Balance stated: “At New Balance, we’re committed to developing shoes with various levels of cushioning and [...]
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