Vibram FiveFingers

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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 [...]

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 [...]

‘Wired’ on Running Without Shoes

By Tina ⋅ July 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

David Tweney, Senior Editor at Wired.com, agrees that ‘To Run Better, Start by Ditching Your Nikes‘.

VFF Review on Wired

By Tina ⋅ July 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Vibram FiveFingers KSO and Classic have been reviewed by Wired. You can read the review and watch a cool video comparing barefoot, VFF, and normal running shoe running form at: http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/pr_vibram_fivefingers_kso.

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 – Vibram FiveFingers: Classic, Sprint & KSO

By Al Gauthier ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

Vibram FiveFingers: Review of the Sprint, KSO, and Classic Styles I could not do justice to the barefoot cause and not give these amazing shoes a chance for the spotlight. Vibram FiveFingers have perhaps received more press than any other shoe, but not because of how great they are. Abandoning all that is common in [...]

Review – Vivo Barefoot Aqua by Terra Plana

By Al Gauthier ⋅ May 8, 2009 ⋅ 24 comments

While you may realize the health benefits of going barefoot, and may even love the sensation, you may find that your feet are too tender to be barefoot all the time, and you likely have social reasons for not being able to bare your feet as often as you wish. You may live in a part of the world that is too cold during the winter to walk barefoot.

Finally shoe companies have started responding to a growing market that craves a more minimalistic shoe – one that is more healthy, simple, and more like being barefoot. READ ON…