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VIVOBAREFOOT Coaching Course

This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ VIVOBAREFOOT Coaching Course: “I’m super excited to share that I will be attending the first VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coaching Course next month in New York. The instructor is international barefoot running expert Lee Saxby, who also hosted the ‘Learn to Run Barefoot‘ video [...]

WOODWAY Treadmill Day

This article was originally published on: ‘Toe Girl’ Tina’s Barefoot Alternative Adventures http://toegirltina.blogspot.com/ WOODWAY Treadmill Day: “While in the process of writing my barefoot appropriate treadmill comparison review, I had the pleasure of spending several hours at Stenia Health & High Performance trying out their WOODWAY Curve and Desmo treadmills as well as chatting with [...]

GoLite Tara Lite Running Shoe Review

This article was originally published on: Running and Rambling http://www.runningandrambling.com/ GoLite Tara Lite Running Shoe Review: “Have you ever had one of those experiences where you feel like you get to know somebody from a distance – either through e-mails, a webpage, watching them on TV, and so on – before finally meeting them in [...]

What is Proprioception?

This article was originally published on: Naturally Engineered http://naturallyengineered.com/blog   What is Proprioception?: “In short, proprioception is the ability to sense the position, location, orientation and movement of the body and its parts. Along with organs like the middle ear, your feet are critically important components in the utilization of this sensory capacity. How are [...]

Reebok RealFlex – Minimalist Shoe?

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ Reebok RealFlex Natural Running? A “Barefoot” Running Shoe?: “The Reebok Realflex is a new* shoe design intended to allow a foot to flex naturally but with … wait for it … protection! Apologies for my sarcastic tone, [...]

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 [...]

Jason Robillard’s – The barefoot running book (Free)

This article was originally published on: Barefoot Running http://shodless.com Jason Robillard’s – The barefoot running book (Free): “ Jason Robillard’s – The Barefoot Running Book is a free download on his site from now until 8am EDT 4/2/11. This post on his blog explains why he’s doing it, with the actual download being near the [...]

Naked Tour, LA: April 10

This article was originally published on: Christopher McDougall http://www.chrismcdougall.com/blog Naked Tour, LA: April 10: “   Yes, running through a canyon with Barefoot Ken Bob AND Scott Jurek is too much to ever wish for… unless you make it to Griffith Park on Sunday, April 10. Not only can you run with the legends, but [...]

Master the Skill of Barefoot Running

This article was originally published on: Christopher McDougall http://www.chrismcdougall.com/blog Master the Skill of Barefoot Running: “   The No. 1 question I’m always asked is ‘Where can I learn how to run properly?’ Well, here is the answer. And here is how I found out. Come see for yourself: Lee Saxby is going to be [...]

Racing Season: How to Integrate Barefoot Running

This article was originally published on: RunBare Barefoot Running School http://www.runbare.com   Racing Season: How to Integrate Barefoot Running: “How to integrate barefoot running into your training: Always do barefoot time before additional running time in a shoe This helps you practice good form before you fatigue Barefoot running first allows you to run on [...]

A Vibram FiveFingers and Barefoot Wedding

This article was originally published on: Vibram Five Fingers News, Reviews, and Fan Forums – Birthday Shoes http://birthdayshoes.com/ A Vibram FiveFingers and Barefoot Wedding: “ Gidds sent us the following story about going barefoot at her wedding with the groom wearing Vibram Five Fingers — black KSOs, of course. I started wearing VFFs last year [...]

Interview with Barefoot TJ and Announcing the International Barefoot Running Day

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Barefoot TJ for an upcoming episode of The Living Barefoot Show. TJ is the founder of the Runner’s World Barefoot Running Forum as well as the President and Co-founder of the Barefoot Runners Society (BRS). The BRS is promoting the International Barefoot Running Day (IBRD)  to be held [...]

Free eBook Giveaway from the Barefoot Running University

Jason Robillard from the Barefoot Running University and author of The Barefoot Running Book is giving away free copies of his eBook for 24 hours only. Until 8:00 AM EST April 2, 2011, you can download the full-version second edition of his book here: Why Barefoot Running University Jason wants to redefine the way we [...]

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 [...]

VIVOBAREFOOT launches FREE eBook

VIVOBAREFOOT has launched a free eBook called PROPRIOCEPTION: Making Sense of Barefoot Running written by Lee Saxby with illustrations from Bryan Christie. It is a step-by-step guide explaining what proprioception is and how it is incorporated in barefoot running. Included on the website is a free downloadable PDF version, too!

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/

Kigo Announces new DASH and FLIT

Kigo has shared with Living Barefoot some details about their new fall/winter footwear lines! The DASH will be their new athletic model and the FLIT will be the new women’s everyday, athletic mary jane-styled shoe. They will both be built from anatomically designed lasts, be true to size in length, and have adjustable fit. The [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

Vibram FiveFingers for Kids Now Available

Vibram FiveFingers has added Boy’s and Girl’s styles and sizes to their lineup for this spring. They are available in select stores now. The new styles are available in red/grey/black and blue/grey/black for boys, and pink/purple/black and white/pink/black for girls. Would you buy your children FiveFingers?  Tell us in the comments what you think.  

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 [...]

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