Vibrams 2011 Models… Really?

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Uh oh… Is Jason Robillard right? Is Vibram straying too far from their original success? Photos of the 2011 models have been released and it appears that Jason is not impressed with how engineered they are. I think they look cool! I think the only solution is trying them. This article was originally published on [...]

Bikila microsite… one word… Awesome!

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 27, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

I was just about to go to bed when I found the Bikila site Vibram created. You haven’t seen me so you don’t know this about me but I love tattoos and skin art. Check out this site.. Innovative marketing from the Vibram peeps. Check it. You may not want to go to the site [...]

Going Minimalist to Escape Injury: A Runner’s Experience | dailymile community blog

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Sean Fillner a minimalist runner has posted a personal account of his struggles with running injuries and how minimalist shoes has helped. This article was originally published on DailyMile Community Blog Going Minimalist to Escape Injury: A Runner’s Experience | dailymile community blog: “ Hey Dailymilers! I want to start off with a small introduction. [...]

Flip Flops bad for feet?

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

How many of you barefooters out there wear flip flops/thongs/jandals when needing to wear shoes? CNN has a video news story about how flip flops can be bad for your feet. Common sense stuff really but the podiatrist they interview talks a bit about barefooting. CNN Flip flops bad for feet?

The Today Show: EasyTones, Shape-Ups, and Five Fingers, Oh My!

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Birthday Shoes has posted a video of Al Roker, Matt Lauer, and co. from the Today show talking about new trends in footwear, including those shape up runners and also Five Fingers. Interesting vid especially when Al says that his orthopaedic surgeon told him that he wanted Al to wear more supportive shoes. This article [...]

The Living Barefoot Show Episode 18 – We Interview Jimmy from Paper-Feet.com

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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.

Product Review: ZEM Shoes: Initial Thoughts

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Go Barefooting has posted a review of some booties for various activities! They look so cool! Look out for a review by Living Barefoot! This article was originally published on go barefooting Product Review: ZEM Shoes: Initial Thoughts: “Per the website: ZEMs provide you with enough protection to do what you want safely, but ZEMs are designed so [...]

We Interview Christopher McDougall – Author of Born to Run

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 13, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

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 [...]

Things Fall Apart

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on Running and Rambling Running and Rambling posted an interesting short article on the durability of Minimalist footwear. How long should they last? Does anyone know? Since minimalist shoes can be more like slippers I would think that they wouldn’t be as durable as say a runner or sneaker. They [...]

Review of Terra Plana’s Evo Running Shoe

By Tina ⋅ July 6, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Vivo Barefoot Evo Review By Tina Dubois Minimalist Running Shoe Series Vivo Barefoot Evo Review We are very pleased to review the new Evo running-specific shoe from Terra Plana’s Vivo Barefoot product line. After wearing them every day for seven weeks, I am thoroughly impressed. They are as comfortable while walking as they are while [...]

One more for 2011… | ADVENTUREinPROGRESS

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Adventure in progress found a video about a new line of minimalist runners from Golite. In the video though, the foot strike the Golite guy demonstrates is a shod heel strike. Not sure if these really are meant for barefooters. You decide. This article was originally published on Adventure in Progress One more [...]

Hi Five Jane

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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 [...]

Review: Vivo Barefoot’s Kali Shoe

By Tina ⋅ June 29, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Vivo Barefoot Kali Review By Tina Dubois Overall impression The Kali is a brand new Mary Jane style pump for the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. It is the perfect footwear for women looking for a minimalist show in a professional environment. It is an extremely well-made shoe with an elegant and attractive design yet has a [...]

Another TV Report: FiveFingers… “Funny Looking Shoes”

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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 [...]

Damien from AIP asks “Will 2011 be the Year of Minimalist Footwear?”

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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 [...]

Review: Vibram FiveFingers Bikila

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 23, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

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

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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 [...]

Living Barefoot Show – We Interview Dr. Michael Nirenberg

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 6, 2010 ⋅ One comment

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!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

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 [...]

Feelmax Niesa Re-Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

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?

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 16, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

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 [...]

Minimal? Inconceivable!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 5, 2010 ⋅ One comment

This article was originally published on Running and Rambling Minimal? Inconceivable!: “‘You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means.’- Inigo Montoya, from The Princess Bride (clip after post) *Just because you say something over and over, that doesn’t make it true. Someone needs to get that message out [...]

Vibram Five Fingers Bikila First Look Photos and Impressions

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers Bikila First Look Photos and Impressions: “birthday shoes vibram five fingers news, reviews, and fan forums beginner’s guide to vibram five fingers Vibram Five Fingers Bikila First Look Photos and Impressions By Justin on Apr 24, 2010 | In bikila, vibram five fingers | 29 feedbacks [...]

Making the Transition to Minimalist Marathon Running in Vibram Five Fingers

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes Making the Transition to Minimalist Marathon Running in Vibram Five Fingers: “ Sam running relaxed and on his forefoot in his VFFs, while others trudge along on their heels. Sam, a marathon runner living in London, has made [...]

Review of the famous Huarache Running Sandal

By Al Gauthier ⋅ April 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Invisible Shoe Huarache Running Sandal Review By Tina Dubois Minimalist Running Shoe Series Invisible Shoe Huarache Review We are very pleased to review the Invisible Shoe Huarache as the first shoe review in the Living Barefoot Minimalist Running Shoe Series. This shoe is available in a do-it-yourself kit or a custom-made shoe made for you [...]

Adventure in Progress Reviews Feiyue Wushu Shoes

By Al Gauthier ⋅ April 18, 2010 ⋅ One comment

First Impressions: Feiyue Wushu Shoes: “ Thanks to the suggestion and financial donation by one of my readers, I recently acquired a pair of Feiyue wushu shoes for review. What are wushu shoes? Wushu is a Chinese word that means martial arts, but it is also the name for a specific martial art (or sport) [...]

Review – The Original Sockwa

By Al Gauthier ⋅ April 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Original Sockwa Shoe Review By Tina Dubois We are pleased to review the original version of the Sockwa (new models are due to be released mid-2010) for the Living Barefoot Minimalist Shoe Review Series. The barefoot feel and the lightweight material of these shoes is second to none in the minimalist shoe market. The Sockwa [...]

Review – Soft Star Rambler

By Al Gauthier ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

Review of the Soft Star Rambler By Tina Dubois We are very pleased to review one of Soft Star Shoes’ adult moccasin collection: the Soft Star Rambler. I can honestly say that I wear them almost every day. They are my most comfortable slip-on and walk out the door minimalist shoes. The craftsmanship is excellent [...]

Kigo Star Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ March 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Kigo Star Shoe Review By Tina Dubois Review of Kigo Footwear’s Kigo Star Shoe We are very pleased to review the Star from Kigo Footwear. Kigo shoes are advertised as eco-friendly, lightweight, strong, breathable, and totally portable minimalist shoes with a special fold-up design to take them anywhere easily. I agree that the fold-up design [...]

Review – Vivo Barefoot Dundan Boot

By Al Gauthier ⋅ March 3, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

I absolutely love the Vivo Barefoot Dundan boots. They are incredibly comfortable and stylish. They are easy to put on and fast to take off. The lace and zipper combination allow them to be adjustable for a wide variety of ankle and leg widths while having the convenience of a zipper. They have an excellent barefoot feel but at the same time inspire confidence while walking on sharp surfaces due to the puncture-resistant sole. I love them so much, that I can’t wait to get a second pair in a different color.

Why Barefoot?

By Al Gauthier ⋅ December 6, 2009 ⋅ 14 comments

Why Barefoot? Because being barefoot is healthy for you! Because being barefoot can feel great! Because being barefoot is how our bodies were designed! Have you ever stopped to think about why we need so much support and protection? The answer is that we don’t. The answer is that the more we wear shoes, the [...]

Review: Feelmax Kuuva Boot – Winter Barefooting Series

By Al Gauthier ⋅ December 6, 2009 ⋅ 8 comments

Feelmax Kuuva Boot Review By Tina Dubois For barefooters and minimalist shoe enthusiasts alike finding winter footwear products that can stand up to northern climates can be challenging. As part of our winter barefooting series, we are pleased to review the Feelmax Kuuva boot. We are very pleased to review our second minimalist footwear product [...]

Boulder duo promotes barefoot running – Boulder Daily Camera

By Al Gauthier ⋅ November 16, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Boulder duo promotes barefoot running: Co-founders Michael Sandler, right, and Jessica Lee of the Barefoot Running club in Boulder, are shown while testing out various shoes in Steamboat Springs, to further their minimalist footwear research. (Steamboat Pilot & Today, Matt Stensland) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The idea that Michael Sandler would be one of the men [...]

The bare facts on shoeless running

By Al Gauthier ⋅ November 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The bare facts on shoeless running: “The bare facts on shoeless running Barefoot 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 [...]

Review – Vibram FiveFingers Performa

By Al Gauthier ⋅ November 6, 2009 ⋅ 8 comments

Vibram FiveFingers’ new fall 2009 collection includes three new designs; we are pleased to review the Performa. I am thoroughly impressed with this new addition and find it an all around perfect indoor shoe. My feet and toes literally get the urge to dance while wearing them. Vibram FiveFingers has outdone itself with the Performas as they are extremely comfortable, are lighter weight than all their other shoes, and have extraordinary flexibility and comfort.

The Living Barefoot Show – Episode 7 – We Interview Vivo Barefoot

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 29, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

We have the pleasure of interviewing three key members from Terra Plana. Sabra Ellingson runs the USA operations for Terra Plana and Vivo Barefoot out of her New York Office. Damian Peat is the Terra Plana Brand Manager, and Ben le Vesconte is the Vivo Barefoot Brand Manager. Both Damian and Ben work out of the London UK head office.

Review – Vibram FiveFingers Moc

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 7, 2009 ⋅ 14 comments

This is another strong product from Vibram’s FiveFinger lineup. The Mocs are incredibly comfortable, pleasantly warm, and feel luxurious. They are the most pleasant feeling FiveFingers I have tested to date. They are appropriate for most indoor activities, and offer some protection and warmth in a comfortable package. More than any other FiveFingers model, these are truly gloves for your feet.

The Living Barefoot Show – Episode 6 – We Interview Barefoot Moe and Vibram FiveFingers

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 5, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

October 4th, 2009 Episode 6 We interview Barefoot Moe, A barefooter from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Barefoot Moe is a well known Canadian barefooter. We talk to Moe about growing up in El Salvador and his route to a barefoot lifestyle. Moe shares his advice, and his experiences barefooting in Canada as well as his thoughts [...]

Vibram’s choice not to release a women’s FiveFingers KSO Trek inspires petition

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 5, 2009 ⋅ One comment

In response to our interview with Vibram FiveFingers’ Marketing Associate Georgia Shaw, and her announcement that Vibram has no plans to release a women’s version of the just released KSO Trek model, listeners to the Living Barefoot Show have started a petition. Vibram’s FiveFingers team has always been known for listening to their audience. As [...]

Moc, Performa, and KSO Treks will be in stores next week!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ September 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Vibram has announced that the Moc, Performa, and KSO Treks will be in stores next week. The moment you have all been waiting for! Stay tuned for our detailed reviews on each model.

Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek Unboxing

By Al Gauthier ⋅ September 9, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Justin Owings from BirthdayShoes.com has received his pair of Vibram FiveFingers KSO Treks and shares with us his unboxing of these exciting new additions to the FiveFinger lineup. Justin’s site is dedicated to Vibram FiveFingers. See his original post here: http://birthdayshoes.com/index.php/vibram-fivefingers-kso-trek-unboxed-first-look Stay tuned for a full review of the KSO Treks.

Review – Vivo Barefoot Lucy

By Tina ⋅ August 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Review – Terra Plana’s Vivo Barefoot Women’s Lucy We are pleased to review our third shoe from Terra Plana’s Vivo Barefoot line: the women’s Lucy. This shoe is the Black Nappa Leather but is also currently available on the Terra Plana website in Red Suede, Off White Print Canvas, and Sky Blue Nubuck . Overall, [...]

Review – Vivo Barefoot Leonidas Sandal

By Al Gauthier ⋅ August 15, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Review – Terra Plana’s Vivo Barefoot Leonidas Sandal We are pleased to review our second shoe from Terra Plana’s wonderful Vivo Barefoot series. We are already sold on the quality of the Vivo Barefoot series of shoes and are excited to review a sandal in this series. The Leonidas is another great example of excellent [...]

Vibram Adds 2 New Designs to the FiveFingers Lineup (with Photos)

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 31, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Vibram FiveFingers has added two (technically three) new models to their FiveFingers lineup. The KSO Trek will be a thicker-soled version of the KSO, intended for trail running. The thicker sole will provide more protection on rough surfaces. It will be available in brown and black and will retail for $125 USD. The Moc and [...]

Sick of shoes? Back pain? Try living the barefoot life

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 29, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Originally published by the Cochrane Eagle July 29, 2009 by Rachel Maclean. Click here for the original article. Minor edits by Tina Dubois. Cochrane runner Tina Dubois has seen it all when it comes to athletic injuries: plantar fasciitis, toe joint pain, ankle pain, shin splints, knee pain, IT band pain, hip pain and back [...]

Globe & Mail Interviews Living Barefoot’s Al Gauthier & Tina Dubois

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

There is also the Living Barefoot (www.livingbarefoot.info) site which launched in January and hosts The Barefoot Living Show podcast, launched yesterday. Founder and Vancouver barefooter Al Gauthier says membership has grown to about 140 people, with traffic reaching 4,000 hits a month.

Vivo Barefoot Dundan Boot Review

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 13, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Maria Coryell-Martin writes a review on the Dundan Boot from Vivo Barefoot. While they are not currently featured on their site, we hope to get our hands on some of these for an extensive review for winter barefooting. I expect that Terra Plana will feature these boots again for the fall season. http://expeditionaryart.com/blog/2009/02/vivo-barefoot/

Avid User of the Vibram FiveFingers Line Answers Questions

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Keith Krone from http://keith-in-training.com answers questions from readers of his blog about Vibram FiveFingers.

Review – Feelmax Shoes

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 1, 2009 ⋅ 16 comments

Feelmax Shoes Review Note: Feelmax felt our review was unfair and that we did not do our homework during this review. After some suggestions from readers and speaking with Feelmax we were send a new and larger size of Niesa for re-evaluation. Here is the new review: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/05/feelmax-niesa-re-review/ There are three brands that are always [...]

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