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New FiveFingers Speed Colors for 2012

When the speed style first came to market it was available in only two colors Black and White for male sizes and bright blue and whit for the female version. This will change next spring once Vibram releases several new color variations for the Speed s…

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New Balance 10 Minimus Multi-Sport Mini-Review

An entirely different approach to all-season outdoor athletics, the New Balance Minimus Multi-Sport MO10 takes the proven versatile durability of a Vibram® outsole and combines it with a fitted, minimalist upper that’s comfortable with or without socks. Navigate the trails through the winter months with this water- and odor-resistant Minimus edition.

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The Anti-Shoe Infomercial

I’m glad someone finally did this — created a commercial for the foot! After all, it’s got all the bells and whistles you need, it’s sold at a rock bottom price (free!), and lasts you a lifetime. Your bare foot — the anti-shoe!

From the…

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Vibram FiveFingers Jaya LR Review

I have to say I wasn’t sold on the Jaya LR at first. Why spend the money on a pair of VFFs that can’t do everything that your KomodoSports can do? After giving them a shot, I can see why I’d buy them. The Jaya LR is an awesome secondary pair to have…

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VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail Review

If you’re looking for a sturdy minimalist shoe to use over the roughest terrain, the VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trails definitely deserve some attention. The no drop heel and thin soles provide an excellent feel for the ground that will satisfy any discerning minimalist shoe wearer’s requirements and the extra wide toe box gives your feet enough room to move with each step without any feelings of restriction.

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Elusive Fall 2011 FiveFingers

As most of you know there can be different styles of Vibram FiveFingers released around the world. Sometimes the styles don’t make it to your neck of the woods. This is especially true when it comes to some of the European styles. It seems like they…

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Walter (W.G.) George and Learning to Run with the 100-Up

Could a drill you could practice virtually anywhere be the key to better, even possibly best, running form? And if W.G. George’s 100-Up could make you a better runner — teach you how to run fast and injury free — wouldn’t you want to learn it? The possibility of mastering the 100-Up so fascinated me that I dedicated a chunk of my weekend to creating a challenge around the exercise but I need your help.
Could a drill you could practice virtually anywhere be the key to better, even possibly best, running form? And if W.G. George’s 100-Up could make you a better runner — teach you how to run fast and injury free — wouldn’t you want to learn it? The possibility of mastering the 100-Up so fascinated me that I dedicated a chunk of my weekend to creating a challenge around the exercise but I need your help.

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VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot Running Technique Course

“I agree with you completely. After looking at what is involved, it looks like a money making scheme to profit on the barefoot movement.” This was the comment I posted on Jason Robillard’s Barefoot Running University website in reply to his blog post,…

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Senior Year: Through the Feet of a FiveFingers Wearer

Today’s user submitted story was an entire year in the making. It comes to us from Daniel Vu (or DVu for short as his friends call him) out of the Seattle Washington area. Daniel was a senior at Mercer Island High School and is an avid cross country…

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FiveFingers and Flat Feet? Shin Splints? Slippery Surfaces?

Got the following email in the mailbag last night and got a bit carried away with my response so I figured I’d share the exchange below in hopes of helping others — and also if I’m missing anything, please add a comment to help G out further!…