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We Interview Adam Janke on The Living Barefoot Show

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 7, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

Adam shares his view as a Pedorthist on barefoot running and the transition process from running in traditional shoes to barefoot running and running in minimalist footwear.

Merrell Lithe Glove Shoe Review

By Tina Dubois ⋅ November 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Merrell’s Pace Glove shortcomings were not improved in the release of the Lithe Glove. As a minimalist shoe, the Lithe Gloves are too narrow to allow the foot to function naturally and the sole has a myriad of issues that make them uncomfortable to walk or run in. The upper isn’t even comfortable as the heel seat digs painfully in the back of my heel. The only things going for this shoe are its added warmth for cooler temperatures and excellent grip.

The Living Barefoot Show – Introducing: Barefoot Banter

By Al Gauthier ⋅ November 2, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Barefoot Banter – Episode 1 Episode 39 Originally released November 2nd 2011 Join us in this exciting new show format – our very first Barefoot Banter episode! A new and exciting addition to The Living Barefoot Show, Barefoot Banter is a casual sharing of ideas and important topics between [...]

Grippy Paperfeet Review

By Tina Dubois ⋅ October 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The first time I tried on a pair of Paperfeet, I decided not to review them on the grounds that my safety was more important than a properly wear-tested review; they were so slippery on every surface I tried them on, I was fearful of falling. Thankfully, Al reviewed a pair of the original Paperfeet (found here), and my somewhat guilty conscious was assuaged because I felt that our readers deserved a review of the product. Paperfeet has since come out with a ‘Grippy’ version with recycled rubber on the wear points for added grip. I now feel like they are safe enough for me to wear. But do I want to? Read on…

The Living Barefoot Show: Learn about the New adidas Adipure Trainer

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

We interview Michael and find out about the purpose of the new five-toed adidas training shoe. Aimed at professional athletes, the Adipure Trainer is the first adidas product that enteres the minimalist market in our definition. Learn about the shoe, it’s uses, and the future of the Adipure lineup.

Review: GoLite Tara Lite

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 14, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The GoLites Tara Lite is a shoe we have been asked to review by a number of our readers and so, while this is not a minimalist product to our definition, we are reviewing it specifically for our readers. The Tara Lites is a fascinating product whose purpose is one that we don’t understand. It is a performance product with some unique features, one in particular that has never been seen in an enclosed shoe to our knowledge. The shoe’s concept is that of a sandal with a “second skin stretch upper”. In other words, the shoe is based around a thong sandal, one that has an upper and a protective toe guard. A strapping system provides more refined fit. Is this a viable design? Read on…

The 6 Key Features of a Minimalist / Barefoot Shoe

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 3, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Minimalist / barefoot shoes are now being made by most of the major performance brands. How do you know what is really a minimalist shoe and what is just marketing? There are 6 key features to look for. If the shoe you are looking at doesn’t have all 6, then it’s not a minimalist shoe.

We Interview Damien Tougas, Blogger, Owner of ToeSalad, Barefoot Hiker – Listen Now!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ October 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Damien was our first guest on The Living Barefoot Show in 2009! We welcome Damien back to see what he’s been up to – and he has been busy. Damien has started a review site called ToeSalad.com and continues to share his experiences on his personal blog. Damien loves the outdoors and joins us today to give us his perspective on proper barefoot technique while Hiking.

Review: VIVOBAREFOOT Brooklyn Boot

By Tina Dubois ⋅ December 7, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

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 [...]

Review: Soft Star Roo

By Al Gauthier ⋅ December 1, 2010 ⋅ One comment

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 [...]

Are you really barefoot or are you confused?

By Al Gauthier ⋅ September 19, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

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 [...]

Living Barefoot Show: Episode 22 – We Interview Mark Cucuzzella

By Al Gauthier ⋅ September 14, 2010 ⋅ One comment

An Interview with Mark Cucuzzella Our guest today is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserves, a practicing Family Physican, an Associate Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine, a marathon and ultra runner, and he owns his own shoe store! So what does all this have to do with barefooting you say? [...]

Paintball in Vibram FiveFingers

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

Another fun activity to do either barefoot or in minimalist shoes. Imagine how stealthy you would be if you were stalking man-prey barefooted! They’d never know what hit ‘em… except for paintballs of course. Read on… This article was originally published on In Between My Toes Paintball in Vibram FiveFingers: “ “ (Read the full [...]

Review: Vivo Barefoot’s Kali Shoe

By Tina Dubois ⋅ June 29, 2010 ⋅ 5 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 [...]

Review – Flexible Footwear Shoes – Possibly The Dress Shoe We’ve All Been Waiting For!

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ 18 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 [...]

Tonight – We Interview Sabra Ellingson from Vivo Barefoot

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

Vivo Barefoot has a long list of stylish environmentally friendly minimalist shoes. We talk to Sabra about how Vivo Barefoot started and where it is going as a brand. We also find out more about the newly announced EVO running shoe, and upcoming Vivo Barefoot Events! If you have any questions for Sabra, call our [...]