Vibram FiveFingers KSO vs. Bikila - Concerns, Nuances, and Quality Control {mailbag}
Sep 30, 2010 | 33 comments »
I get a lot of questions emailed my way about Vibram Five Fingers. Which model to get, this model or that model, sizing nuances, and any number of other random queries come my way. So in the interest of answering some of the more common questions, I'll be posting some emails I receive as well as my responses in the hope that others might benefit from the exchange. Finally, if anyone has anything to add to my response, or wants to take me to task for my response, please do so in the comments!
Freedom’s Run Gets Kids Moving In the Right Direction
Sep 30, 2010 | Leave a comment »
The Freedom’s Run Race Director, Mark Cucuzzella MD, asked us to pass along a press release about a fun run for kids sponsored by Terra Plana products, Vivo Barefoot footwear (See our posts on the Vivo Barefoot Oak, Vivo Barefoot Aqua, and Vivo Barefoot Evo running shoe). It looks like a really cool, fun event and there are even free shoes being given out. If you are in the Shepherdstown, WV area October 2, 2010, don't miss this one!!
Click "Read the rest" to see the press release.
Review: Nike Air Zoom Streak XC 2
Sep 29, 2010 | 18 comments »
Vibram Five Fingers got me back into running after I had pretty much given up on it because of back and knee pain. Forefoot strike running in Five Fingers solved those problems and I was on my way. Running in Five Fingers is a blast. The ground feel and freedom is unmatched. However, as I logged more miles and did longer runs I began to develop nagging achilles tendonitis. This led me to search for other "barefoot running shoes" that would allow me to maintain my forefoot strike and perhaps be easier on my achilles. I first tried the Saucony Grid Type A4s and found that running in them really lessens the stress on my achilles. Also, I am able to consistently land on my forefoot and get good ground feel with the A4s. Then, after Edward Edmonds mentioned the Nike Air Zoom Streak XC 2 in his Q&A on marathon training, I wanted to see how they suited my needs. So, after running in them a few times, here are my thoughts.
The Streak XC 2 is a very minimal racing flat with a low heel-to-toe drop and a whisper of an upper. Advanced Nike technology cushions and protects the foot with a firm but springy sole. Bottomline, I love the upper, which feels like it is not there! However, for me, the sole is just a little too thick, especially at midfoot, to maintain my forefoot strike.
My detailed review is after the jump.
Flee Flies in Five Fingers
Sep 27, 2010 | 15 comments »
Flee is an amazingly talented artist and illustrator who writes and draws at her blog drawntorun.com. Also, Flee is a marathon runner who switched to Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas over the last year. Read about her transition after the jump.
Shooting Clay Pigeons in Five Fingers with the Texas Governor
Sep 24, 2010 | 5 comments »
We can add shooting to the list of things people do in their Vibram Five Fingers! Robbie sent us his story about a recent trip to the shooting range with Texas Governor, Rick Perry. Read about it after the jump.
New Balance NB Minimus - Evolution of a Barefoot Running Shoe [BREAKING]
Sep 22, 2010 | 15 comments »
New Balance just released an interview with ultramarathon runner Tony Krupicka and New Balance shoe designer Chris Wawrousek that talks about the iterative design process behind the NB Minimus Trail shoe. The post includes the leaked video of Anton Krupicka and the New Balance NB Minimus Trail and it looks like New Balance has also released a few more close-up photos of the Minimus (see our old photo-mash-up of the Minimus Trail here).
Here is a link to the interview over at NewBalance.com and you can see the updated gallery of ultra-close-up macro photos of the orange NB Minimus Trail on flickr here
We'll dive into this latest installment of the New Balance NB Minimus 2011 release after the jump.
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