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Minimalist Footwear and Injuries – Keeping Yourself Safe | RunBare Barefoot Wellness School
This article was originally published on: RunBare Minimalist Footwear and Injuries – Keeping Yourself Safe | RunBare Barefoot Wellness School: “We get emails and questions from our readers daily about health and injuries. A fractured metatarsal is one of the most common injuries experienced by beginner barefoot and minimalist runners when they go too [...]
Review: Paperfeet
Review of Paperfeet It’s difficult to know where to draw the line between art and footwear with Paperfeet. Paperfeet are the brainchild of Jimmy Tomczak. While wanting to save money on his own footwear, he decided to make his own footwear by making some out of the Tyvek—the material [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
STEM Footwear Sneak Peek
STEM Footwear Primal Origins Sneak Peek This is not a full review of the new STEM Footwear but a sneak peek of what’s to come. I am really excited about these new shoes. I couldn’t wait to share it with our readers. Although I haven’t had the opportunity to wear test the provided samples (they [...]
Review: Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport
Review of the VFF TrekSport The TrekSport is a vegan version of the KSO Trek (made of kangaroo leather) with the same aggressive tread designed for trekking and trail running. It is made of a stretchy coconut active carbon fiber material with TPU toe protection. The TrekSport upper also features a number of padded areas [...]
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 [...]
Review: Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek – By Andrew Searle
The KSO Trek is a great trail running shoe that is best for dry, light trails but not the best for really rocky or wet trails if you’re planning on running at high speeds. They are a fantastic trail running tool to improve running form, cadence, agility, and balance. They will also help you become more aware of your foot placement as well as strengthen the muscles of your feet and lower legs, which can all lead to overall improved trail running performance
Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Evo II
We are very pleased to review the new Evo II running-specific shoe from Terra Plana’s VIVOBAREFOOT product line. They are essentially the same as the Evo but made with a denser nylon mesh upper for increased water resistance and a microfiber lined interior for added comfort. They are spectacular minimalist running shoes made for colder temperatures and/or wet conditions. This review will be similar to the one written for the Evo but with additions to reflect the changes in the Evo II.
An Interview with Corrado Giambalvo: Living Barefoot Show 26
An Interview with Corrado Giambalvo: Living Barefoot Show 26 Corrado runs marathons around the world, teaches track and field and barefoot running, and is a Vibram FiveFingers tester. Hear about how he started running, how he became a tester for Vibram, and his advice on how to start barefoot running and his secret for making it [...]
Barefoot Running Options For Winter
This article was originally published on Naturally Engineered Barefoot Running Options For Winter: “ Cold weather isn’t going to deter many runners from getting in their daily mileage. While others might be warm and cozy under a thick wool blanket, the winter runner is up at dawn preparing to face snow, sleet, or ice in [...]
The 2010 Minimalist Shoe Holiday Gift Guide
Vibram FiveFingers are arguably the first and most popular minimalist shoes on the market. With more and more specialist special models as well as a great selection of multi-purpose models, FiveFingers are a great gift for the barefooter who needs to wear shoes now and then or your favorite barefoot runner. FiveFingers Classic: Most minimalist [...]
Travel Shoes For the Weary
These neoprene booties with either split toe or round toe have been marketed by ZEMgear for beach sports, water sports and wellness shoes. Now they are marketing for travel with the addition of an insole that you can place in the comfort shoe you will have a lightweight “shoe” that airline staff should accept as [...]
Running and Rambling: Soft Star RunAmoc Giveaway
This article was originally published on: http://www.runningandrambling.com Running and Rambling: Soft Star RunAmoc Giveaway: “Soft Star RunAmoc Giveaway Of all the giveaways going on here this month, this might be the one I’m most appreciative of. That’s because the prize comes from Soft Star, a company I’ve plain and simply fallen in love with over the [...]
Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Brooklyn Boot
Review of Terra Plana’s VIVOBAREFOOT Brooklyn Boot There are few truly minimalist footwear options currently on the market for cold, snowy, winter weather; the Brooklyn boot is definitely one of these few. The VIVOBAREFOOT Off-Road Sole, measuring 5 mm thick including 2.5 mm of grip, does a stellar job at both protecting your feet from [...]
CMAJ: Low-tech running shoes in high demand
This article was originally published on: CMAJ (http://www.cmaj.ca) CMAJ: Low-tech running shoes in high demand: “…Many runners are shedding traditional running shoes — with their padded heels and gel sacks and air pockets and arch supports and “motion control” technology — because these shoes may weaken the muscles in the feet and encourage runners to forcefully strike [...]
Review: Soft Star Roo
Review: Soft Star Roo By Al Gauthier Review of the Soft Star Roo The Soft Star Roo is a cozy, cold weather moccasin made of real leather. In the true sense of a moccasin, the sole is also made of leather—allowing for all the great ground sensations to be transmitted through the sole. Comfort You [...]
Running and Rambling: VivoBarefoot Evo II Review and Giveaway; VivoBarefoot Evo Coupon Code
This article was originally published on Running and Rambling: VivoBarefoot Evo II Review and Giveaway; VivoBarefoot Evo Coupon Code: “But now, just in time for the holidays, that situation has changed. For ONE WEEK ONLY, today through December 6th, VivoBarefoot is offering 20% off both the Evo and Evo II. The men’s Evo II [...]
Product Review: ANK Shoes
Some interesting hybrid shoes from ANK. They look quite unlike a minimal shoe but Go Barefooting seemed to like them. Check out the site for a full review! This article was originally published on go barefooting Product Review: ANK Shoes: “ I was recently given the opportunity to test/try out a pair of shoes from [...]
New Balance MT101 Review
This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes New Balance MT101 Review: “ An uptight yuppie of the 1980s, I always envied the laid back hippie lifestyle, but the closest I ever got to living it was an occasional trip to Whole Foods. Lately though, bored [...]
Philippines Vibram Five Fingers Fan Club
I like that VFFs have fan clubs in all places on earth! Party on Pinoy VFF lovers! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News-Birthday Shoes Philippines Vibram Five Fingers Fan Club: “ Philippines Vibram Five Fingers Fan Club JB, from the Minila, sent us an update on the Philippines Five Fingers running [...]
Review: Invisible Shoes Huarache Running Sandal
Review of the Invisible Shoes from the Do-it-Yourself Kit If what you are after is a thin, inexpensive, custom-fit sandal, Invisible Shoes may be just what you are looking for. Made from a pattern of your feet, by you, there is no one to blame if your shoes don’t fit right—but you have to be [...]
Jake Gyllenhaal – Late Show With David Letterman (Video)
Jake Gyllenhaal – Late Show With David Letterman (Video) Turns out that Jake is a Barefoot Runner, oh wait… No, he runs in minimalist shoes… Nice to see celebrities talk about barefoot running in the media – even if they don’t really run barefoot.
Soft Star Phoenix Boot Review
This article was originally published on Running and Rambling Soft Star Phoenix Boot Review: “My wife tends to be the reasonable, rational one in the family – which is a pretty nice thing, considering how unreasonable and irrational the rest of us typically are. So when she starts raving about something she bought and tells [...]
Winter Running Advice, Options, and Experiences
This article was originally published on Barefoot Running Winter Running Advice, Options, and Experiences: “ Winter Running Overview Jack Frost is nearly nipping at your nose, or more appropriately, your toes. It’s nearly here in Michigan, old man winter has spoken. This time of year offers an amazing opportunity to run as the season brings [...]
First Run in Evo IIs
This article was originally published on ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures First Run in Evo IIs: “There’s nothing more motivational (for me at least) than that first run in a new pair of minimalist shoes. My new Evo IIs arrived on Saturday and today I got to go for my first run in them. [...]
Review: Barefoot Ted’s Luna Sandal
Barefoot Ted’s Luna Sandal Review By Tina Dubois Review of the Original Luna Sandal We are very pleased to review the Original Luna Sandal, an huarache running sandal made in the Pacific Northwest, USA by a company started by Barefoot Ted McDonald. The Luna is as minimal a shoe as it comes, made of simply [...]
Bare Feet v. ‘Barefoot’ Shoes: The BIG Difference
Living Barefoot also wrote an article recently on the subject. It’s important to distinguish between wearing minimalist shoes, no matter how great they are for shoes, and being barefoot. The two are different experiences. It’s important to be clear when we communicate with others as things are getting a little bit muddled as of late. [...]
FiveFingers, Blisters, and Silicone Spray
This article was originally published on In Between My Toes – Blog – FiveFingers, Blisters, and Silicone Spray: ” Blog Guestbook Photos Calendar Links About Contact Search Login Day 280 of My VFF Challenge ‘Your possessions should set you free like a boat or a pair of hiking boots. If you work for your possessions [...]
My Vibram Five Fingers Failed Me | Naturally Engineered
David posted about his VFFs and how they ripped and caused an injury. What is excellent about this is that Lindsay from Vibramusa contacted David to talk about his Vibram failure. That’s quick service! This article was originally published on Naturally Engineered My Vibram Five Fingers Failed Me | Naturally Engineered: “ So this past [...]
New Balance NB Minimus – Evolution of a Barefoot Running Shoe [BREAKING]
Ooh! New New Balance Minimal running shoes! Take a look! Interviews and videos at Birthday Shoes. This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes New Balance NB Minimus – Evolution of a Barefoot Running Shoe [BREAKING]: “ New Balance just released an interview with ultramarathon runner [...]
Vibram FiveFingers Women’s Trek Shoe Review
Vibram FiveFingers Women’s Trek Shoe Review By Tina Dubois Review of Vibram FiveFingers Women’s Trek Shoe We are very pleased to review the Women’s Trek, it was a long time in coming and an example of how much Vibram values the input and requests of their customers. The Trek sole is the most rugged of [...]
Shooting Clay Pigeons in Five Fingers with the Texas Governor
Adding shooting to the list of things to do in VFFs. Check. I’m sure one can do just about anything in barefeet or minimal shoes. Let’s generate some ideas in the comments! I’ll start! 1) skateboarding This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes Shooting Clay [...]
Review: Vibram FiveFingers Performa Jane
Vibram FiveFingers Performa Jane Shoe Review By Tina Dubois Review of Vibram FiveFingers Performa Jane Shoe We are very pleased to review the Performa Jane, a women’s specific Mary Jane-style indoor shoe with amazing barefoot feel. These shoes are very similar to the Performas that were released last year but the upper is made of [...]
ZEMgear Adds Wellness Socks
These look pretty cool. Sometimes my feet get sweaty and these will keep me grippy whilst doing yoga and martial arty type stuff. Review coming to Living Barefoot soon. This article was originally published on ZEM Blog ZEMgear Adds Wellness Socks: “ Introducing the ZEMgear Wellness Line of Socks Are your health and wellness activities [...]
The Living Barefoot Interviews: Barefoot Angie Bee
The Living Barefoot Show Interviews Barefoot Angie Bee Listen to how Angie has moved from shoes to barefoot running. How she trains, her goals, and how she eliminated her back pain. She shares her thoughts on barefooting with her kids. Angie was delightful to interview. This interview should not be missed! To find out more [...]
Review – Vibram FiveFingers Flow
Vibram FiveFingers Flow Review By Tina Dubois Overall impression The Flows are my favourite Vibram FiveFingers (VFFs) model to wear in cooler temperatures. Like all other VFF models, they are comfortable, form-fitting, and have amazing barefoot feel. The Flows are long-lasting and the grey upper/camo sole have a unique look to them (which does garner [...]
Review: MBT Fumba Sandal – Is the “Anti-Shoe” Worth Considering?
Review – MBT Fumba Sandal Is the “Anti-Shoe” worth considering? Overall impression It is difficult to put the MBT product into a proper category. In fact, in terms of category, I hesitate to put them in the broad category of “shoe”. These are without any doubt the most awe-inspiring shoes we have reviewed to date. [...]
Review: Kigo Footwear Curv
Kigo Curv Shoe Review By Tina Dubois Review of Kigo Footwear’s Kigo Curv Shoe We are very pleased to review the second generation of Kigo Footwear’s Mary Jane-style shoe: the Curv. There are a few improvements to the Curv compared to the first generation, the Star, but for the most part, they are the same [...]
The Living Barefoot Show: Episode 23: We Interview Rachelle Kurimoto
We Interview Rachelle Kurimoto We talk with Rachelle about Kigo Footwear and it’s progression over its short history. Join us as we discover how Kigo Footwear was formed, how its focus has changed over time, and what they have in store for the future. To learn more about Kigo Footwear, visit http://www.kigofootwear.com/ Get 20% off [...]
VivoBarefoot “Pally” Kids Shoe Review; VivoBarefoot End of Season Coupon Code Sale
A kids shoe review! How awesome!!! This article was originally published on Running and Rambling VivoBarefoot “Pally” Kids Shoe Review; VivoBarefoot End of Season Coupon Code Sale: “Of all the changes I anticipated barefoot running would bring to my life, I have to admit that my parenting style wasn’t one of them. And yet, that’s [...]
Are you really barefoot or are you confused?
Are you really barefoot or are you confused? It has been an incredible year so far. Acceptance for barefooting, barefoot running, and minimalist shoes has grown in ways that we could never have imagined a year ago. Amidst all this growth society has needed to take in a whole new vocabulary in order to properly [...]
How do Invisible Shoes compare to Barefoot Ted’s Luna Sandals?
This article was originally published on InvisibleShoe.com How do Invisible Shoes compare to Barefoot Ted’s Luna Sandals?: “ ‘Barefoot Ted’ sells a running sandal he calls the Luna Sandal. It’s similar to our custom-made Invisible Shoes, but with a few key differences: 1) Did you know there are 18 different types of ‘size 9″? Rather [...]
New Balance Minimus Running Shoes Marketing Videos [breaking]
Oooh! New videos for the New Balance Minimus line! Go and see! This article was originally published on Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes New Balance Minimus Running Shoes Marketing Videos [breaking]: “ Screen captures of the New Balance Minimus Trail ‘barefoot running shoe’ set to be released in 2011 [...]
Running Shoe Review: Saucony Kinvara
This article was originally published on Runblogger Running Shoe Review: Saucony Kinvara: “ This is a somewhat long and unorthodox review, so I’m going to begin with an unorthodox introduction. I remember back in middle school we used to have a police officer come to class and talk to us about the dangers of drug [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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