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Barefoot Shoes

Review-Speed XC Lite FiveFingers from Vibram

The FiveFingers Speed XC Lite is one of the new Vibram toe shoe models released for the end of Summer/Fall 2013. The Speed XC Lite (or “XC Lite”) is a riff on the water-resistant Speed XC FiveFingers that released earlier this year. Both these new Spe…

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Barefoot Shoes

Lems Mariner Boat Barefoot Shoes Review

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The Shoes

The Lems Mariner boat shoes come in two colorways. On the left are the Mariners seen in the “Camel” colorway. On the right, you can see the Mariners in the “Sand” colorway.

Here you can see a…

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User Stories

Running the Zion 100 Mile Ultramarathon — My First 100 Miler

Why would you want to run that?
The first step to any adventure is even knowing that the adventure exists. I first intersected this world of endurance running while I was hiking Handies Peak in July 2007 with my parents and fiancé. There were little fl…

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Daddy & Daughter Project—Xero Shoes FTW!

Want a fun hour-long activity to do with your daughter (or son) that will leave them with their own custom footwear? Look no further than a kid’s sized Xero Shoes huaraches kit, some colorful beads, and a little DIY huaraches step-by-step assistance.

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Topo Athletic "Two-Toed" Shoes Launched!

If you haven’t heard, Tony Post’s new company—Topo Athletic—has started selling their tabi-inspired footwear “two-toed” shoes at retailers everywhere.

We’ve already done a first look at the Topo M-RR and a review is forthcoming. But if you…

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Barefoot Shoes

Skora Core & Phase Minimalist Running Shoes Review

It’s been over a year since I got my hands on Skora’s first entries in the minimalist market, the Base and Form. In that time the Portland based company has been hard at work updating and revising their lineup and has come out with the new Core and Pha…

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Barefoot Shoes

Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. Minimalist Golf Shoes Review

More and more companies are releasing barefoot style shoes, and it should come as no surprise to see more being offered to golfers. We’ve previously reviewed barefoot golf shoes by TRUE linkswear and Vivobarefoot. Another option in this minimal golf c…

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Alitza FiveFingers give Toe Shoes Pizazz

I have been wearing Vibram FiveFingers for nearly three years, and am totally sold on their “wonderfulness.” I started out wearing them at the suggestion of a physical therapist, who was trying to help my foref…

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Regular readers and savvy shoppers have certainly taken advantage of sales offered by flash-sale site LeftLaneSports in the past. What’s better than picking up minimalist shoes (or outdoor apparel or gear) at…

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Inov-8 Bare-XF 260 Review

While I’ve been getting more minimalist with each passing day, choosing mostly to run in thin huaraches, I definitely think there’s a time and a place for full coverage. Most especially in cold weather and in the gym. In those cases where I need full co…