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Matt Jenkins, barefoot machine

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Matt Jenkins is walking/running barefoot across North Carolina to raise money for youth programs. Check it out and throw some support his way. This article was originally published on Barefootjosh.com Barefoot Josh » Blog Archive » Matt Jenkins, barefoot machine: ” I first saw Matt at Grandfather last year. He was running the marathon in [...]

Article: ‘Barefoot Running Pros and Cons’

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This article was originally published on In Between My Toes Article: ‘Barefoot Running Pros and Cons’: “ Check out Barefoot Running Pros and Cons, an article written by Heba Hosny of Run Addicts. The author claims to shed some light on the controversial issue of barefoot running. While the information shared is not news to [...]

Barefoot Shopping: A Run-in at Costco

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Any run ins with authority? In Between My Toes talks about Costco and their questionably present rules for safety. This article was originally published on In Between My Toes Barefoot Shopping: A Run-in at Costco: “ Today just felt like a barefoot kind of day. After a morning of local errands, it was time for [...]

Stars in VFFs

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The stars are starting to see the light! Here is a pic of Matthew McConaughey and his partner in VFFs. Courtesy of People: http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20400863,00.html#20809613 This fashion blogger isn’t a fan of the Five Fingers but has posted some photos of celebrities’ wearing them. http://stealthestyle.com/ensembles/shoes/celebrities-wearing-vibram-fivefingers/

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 [...]

Barefoot Runners Society

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Have you heard about the Barefoot Runners Society? This society tries to provide resources to help barefoot runners around the United States. Go Barefooting has a good post about the society and the services it provides. This article was originally published on go barefooting Barefoot Runners Society: “ “ (Read the full article / article [...]

C-PRIME Bracelets-The Real Deal?

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 5, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Okay, this is a little woo-woo but if it helps with pain, recovery and healing who cares how woo woo right? Go Barefooting writes about the C-Prime bracelets. This article was originally published on go barefooting C-PRIME Bracelets-The Real Deal?: “ For centuries people have used things like magnets, crystals, and even pyramids as ways [...]

How to handle a hot parking lot

By Nicole Gauthier ⋅ July 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Summer is here for half of the planet.  Are you hesitating about going barefoot due to hot pavement? The Society for Barefoot Living has provided a handy little article with tips for newbies regarding hot parking lots. My tip? Run! Just kidding.   This article was originally published on Society for Barefoot Living How to [...]

Barefoot parks in Europe

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

Surfing around the Internets tonight, I found information on “Barefoot Parks” in Europe. Appparently, Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, Hungary, Switzerland and the UK all have parks that cater to being barefoot. The parks are landscaped with different textures for people to walk on and fun balance equipment to play on. Check one out on your [...]

An Interview with Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance

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 An Interview with Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance: “ Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance BirthdayShoes recently interviewed the Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance, Barefoot Michael (We’ve previously seen Michael on BirthdayShoes in his Sprint [...]

The Living Barefoot Show Episode 10 Released

By Al Gauthier ⋅ February 26, 2010 ⋅ One comment

February 26th, 2010 Episode 10 The Living Barefoot Show interviews Alan Thwaits. Don’t miss this informative and delightful interview. A reflexologist by training, Alan tells us about the health benefits of reflexology and about his personal beliefs.  Alan tells us about the injury that lead him to try barefooting and how he eventually incorporated barefoot [...]

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 [...]

Barefoot Running: A Podiatrist’s Dilemma

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

Barefoot Running: A Podiatrist’s Dilemma: “Barefoot Running: A Podiatrist’s Dilemma By Dr Andrew Schneider Many people, even runners, do not realize that there is a small but significant subculture of serious runners who run barefoot. While you may expect to find these runners on the beach or in areas with a soft composite track, you’d [...]

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.

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 [...]

A Case for Bare Feet

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 10, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

A Case for Bare Feet Paul J. Lucas*, Michael M. Berrow, Richard K. Frazine, and Robert A. Neinast See original Here Summary This paper describes barefooters: responsible people from all walks of life who greatly enjoy going barefoot as a lifestyle choice because of the pleasure it offers.  Despite the fact that there are no [...]

5 Tips to Start Barefooting

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Original Here The fact of the matter is YOU too can run, hike, dance, walk (even mosey if the mood were to strike) barefoot! Now, I’m not a trainer nor an MD, listen to your body and go slow, that’s the key. But if you’re ready to get started then read on. Here are 5 [...]

37 things to say when spotted barefoot

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 6, 2009 ⋅ 8 comments

When walking or running barefoot you’ll often have curious folks ask why you’re unshod. Here are 37 light hearted responses you can try next time. Enjoy! You’re barefoot! 1) You’re not! 2) You’re observant! 3) You’re right! 4) Thanks for the tip. 5) No shit, Sherlock. Why aren’t you wearing shoes? 6) Don’t like ‘em. [...]

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