Tag: transition

In the running world, we tend to focus on ourselves as adults. The vast majority of literature about transitioning to minimalist and barefoot style is geared towards adults. We, as grown-ups, have to relearn what we have forgotten about since childhood, namely how to recapture that ability to run around…

Image credit: Paul Allen This is the story of how taking off my shoes changed my life for the better. In a way, it is the story of my life, so it is a bit long, but I hope your readers will identify with bits or pieces of it. I…

Earth Footwear, Kalso-Lite Lazer-K Review, originally posted 2008-04-11 on tjepster.com Style: Men’s Sample Size: EU44 / UK10 / US10.5 Design: Earth Footwear (USA), Anne Kalso Country of production: China Weight per shoe*: 231 gr. (8.14828 oz.) Thickness of sole*: Heel: 13 mm. (0.51181 in.). Front: 18 mm. (0.70866 in.) Upper…

Review: Water/Aqua Shoes

Review, originally posted 2007-08-31 (Revised: 2008-05-05) on tjespter.com Style: Men’s & women’s Sample Size: EU44 / UK10 / US10.5 Other names: Surf shoe, bathing shoe, aqua shoe Design: Nika Holding GmbH (Germany) Country of production: Unknown Weight per shoe*: 130 gr. (4.59 oz.) (blue model) – 224 gr. (7.90 oz.)…

Review, originally posted 2008-02-01 (Revised 2008-04-06) on tjespter.com Style: Men’s Sample Size: EU44 / UK10 / US10.5 Design: Terra Plana (UK) Country of production: China, UK Weight per shoe*: 231 gr. (8.1482 oz.) Thickness of sole*: 4 mm. (0.15748 in.) Upper material: E-leather (recycled leather) and PET mesh (recycled plastic…

Review, originally posted 2007-09-07 (Revised 2008-04-09) on tjespter.com Style: Men’s & women’s Sample Size: EU44 / UK10 / US10.5 Design: Vibram (Italy) Country of production: Unknown Weight per shoe*: 175 gr. (6.17 oz.) Thickness of sole*: 4 mm. (0.15748 in. – measured at the front foot) Upper material: Abrasion-resistant stretch…

Soft Star Shoes Review, originally posted 2008-06-18 on tjepster.com Style: Men’s & women’s Sample Size: EU43 / UK9 / US10 Design: Soft Star Shoes (USA) Country of production: USA Weight per shoe*: 165 gr. (5.82 oz.) Thickness of sole*: 6 mm. (0.236 in.) Upper material: Leather Insole: Sheepskin Outsole: Leather…

Earth Footwear, Kalso-Lite Lazer-K Style: Men’s Sample Size: EU44 / UK10 / US10.5 Design: Earth Footwear (USA), Anne Kalso Country of production: China Weight per shoe*: 231 gr. (8.14828 oz.) Thickness of sole*: Heel: 13 mm. (0.51181 in.). Front: 18 mm. (0.70866 in.) Upper material: Japanese microfiber (complex combination of…

Review: Feelmax Panka

Feelmax Panka (Leather) Review, originally posted 2007-10-01 (Revised 2007-10-08) on tjespter.com Style: Men’s & women’s Sample Size: EU44 / UK10 / US10.5 Design: Feelmax (Finland) Country of production: Thailand Weight per shoe*: 120 gr. (4.23 oz) Thickness of sole*: 1 mm. (0.03937 in.) Upper material: Black (cow) leather and breathable…

Let your Sole Guide your Soul

When you start running barefoot the sole of your foot seems to get tender very quickly and for me it has meant a reduction in training miles. I thought this was one of the disadvantages of running barefoot and have taken to five fingers and other minimal shoes to help…