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We’re excited to announce that our site will be the new home of the amazingly well written in-depth minimal shoe reviews by Tue Jepsen. Tue’s website Tjepster.com was a fantastic resource for barefoot and shod runners alike. We couldn’t be happier to bring his invaluable insight and attention to detail…
March 17, 2009
Barefoot Runner Goes Shopping
Photo Credit: I love the feeling of moving through life without shoes. It is like you have added a whole new part of your body to caress your surroundings with. Shopping barefoot is such a joyous experience. Green bags in hand I hop into the car. The feeling of…
March 17, 2009
What the Heel?!
I couldn’t resist to expose these ‘Pogo-stick meets high-heel’ shoes. Z-Coil states that their shoes incorporate “patented, shock-absorbing design greatly reduces impact to the body and distributes pressure more evenly across the foot than conventional shoes do. And less impact means less pain.” These things are totally ridiculous and dangerous…
March 16, 2009
Do Running Shoes Cause Injuries?
Original post on RailRiders.com/blog. Republished with author’s permission. A very insightful post that captures the history and future of running footwear. Hope you like it. Happy trails, David. Let’s say that you have been away from running for years but suspect that your feet will need extra pampering now that…
February 17, 2009
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…
February 17, 2009
The Tea Tastes Good
Image courtesy: Michl_007 I ran 10km barefoot. I just went out and started to run. I did not look like a runner. Just some jean shorts, a T and a bucket hat. I don’t feel the need to fit into a group. I like the freedom to stop and walk…
December 10, 2008
Winter (Barefoot) Running
Image courtesy: I live in Florida. The extent of ‘winter’ here is… well, there isn’t. While living in Calgary, Canada however (see pic above) I had the pleasure of running through many winter seasons. For those not familiar with Alberta winters, they’re known to last a good 7 months with….
December 3, 2008
Failure Fallacies & 7 Ways to Move On
As a corporate trainer teaching life skills, I have opportunity to sit with people from all walks of life and all levels of success. In my many exchanges with students, at least one person from each class will say something like this: “I feel like a failure in my personal…
November 29, 2008
Sole Care [Part 1]: Four Foot Exercises
Whether you’re a barefoot runner or not, foot care, like dental care, should be an important part of your regular scheduled maintenance plan.In this new Sole Care series we’ll outline simple and effective foot care regimes to help you feeling and looking your best, that is, from the ankle down….
November 28, 2008
37 Things to Say When Spotted Barefoot
Here’s an oldie but goodie. This post is from an FAQ found on Society for Barefoot Living 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!…