http://birthdayshoes.com/?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:02:03 +0000 Jon [Visitor] c3870@http://birthdayshoes.com/ I am really happy to see this story. I just ran my first Ultra Trail Marathon of 40 miles in Virginia on September 20 called the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage wearing my VFF Trek Sports. The VFFs got me to the point of not having IT band, lost toe nails or horrible blisters anymore, so I decided I would push it to the my first Ultra rather than wear my minimalist La Sportiva trail shoes. I placed 4th in the race, but the bigger accomplishment to me was doing it in VFFs and showing it can be done. <br /> <br /> After the race, my feet are a bit sore and achy, but I definitely think they are getting stronger and more capable of handle the tough nature of the trails. I am a bit disappointed because it was only the third time I wore the Trek Sports, and both big toes ripped on me. On the left foot, a rip busted open along the anti-rip protector, and on the right foot, the seam broke open on the big toes. Fortunately, I brought duct tape with me to patch up my wounds and my shoes. I really hope VFF helps me with their 90 day warranty since I have had these less than 1 month. <br /> <br /> VFFs are getting pushed into every sport and extreme. I really hope they just come out with a trail version that has full rubber coverage on the big toe and maybe others. These shoes will be everything I need if only they didn't get destroyed in just one race. Regardless, I am thrilled to have worn these on my race and hope to do it for my 50 miler in November
After the race, my feet are a bit sore and achy, but I definitely think they are getting stronger and more capable of handle the tough nature of the trails. I am a bit disappointed because it was only the third time I wore the Trek Sports, and both big toes ripped on me. On the left foot, a rip busted open along the anti-rip protector, and on the right foot, the seam broke open on the big toes. Fortunately, I brought duct tape with me to patch up my wounds and my shoes. I really hope VFF helps me with their 90 day warranty since I have had these less than 1 month.

VFFs are getting pushed into every sport and extreme. I really hope they just come out with a trail version that has full rubber coverage on the big toe and maybe others. These shoes will be everything I need if only they didn't get destroyed in just one race. Regardless, I am thrilled to have worn these on my race and hope to do it for my 50 miler in November]]> http://birthdayshoes.com/barefoot-paul-competes-at-the-world-mountain-running-championships-in-kso-treks#c3870 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:12:17 +0000 Aaron [Visitor] c3818@http://birthdayshoes.com/ This is pretty awesome. Not only is this kid a total stud who is doing really well in hill and trail competitions, he's doing it in VFFs. <br /> <br /> I'm not saying running this way is for everybody, but seeing somebody on a U.S. team running barefoot and in VFFs does provide validation for barefoot/minimalist running. <br /> <br /> I wonder if he got any pressure from the U.S. team and/or coaches to wear traditional trail racing shoes.
I'm not saying running this way is for everybody, but seeing somebody on a U.S. team running barefoot and in VFFs does provide validation for barefoot/minimalist running.

I wonder if he got any pressure from the U.S. team and/or coaches to wear traditional trail racing shoes.]]> http://birthdayshoes.com/barefoot-paul-competes-at-the-world-mountain-running-championships-in-kso-treks#c3818