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Finally, got word that site sponsor Travel Country recently got a load of new stock in case you're hunting for a hard to find color or size. Not Bikilas though.

Speaking of barefoot running shoes, did you know that Soft Star Shoes just released their new barefoot running shoe/moccasin called the RunAmoc? The RunAmoc can be ordered with either a 2mm or 5mm Vibram sole in a couple different upper configurations — some of the leathers can even be mixed and matched for your own custom-made running shoes! If you're new to the Soft Star seen, I've previously reviewed (and continue to enjoy) the Soft Star Grippy Roos / Moccasins. I've got Soft Star sending me a pair of red and black RunAmocs and will report more on them soon!

After the jump, an official Vibram video from the All-Star clinic, links to barefoot running research and how-to, and a few new reviews!

Latest Vibram Five Fingers Links

Mahoney's Outfitters is teaming up with Vibram for the Five Fingers 5k in Johnson City, Tennessee. This is the first ever Vibram sponsored 5K road run. Winners will get t-shirts and prizes, including 10 pairs of Vibram Five Fingers to winners in each category. Anyone interested?

If you're looking for more on the science behind the barefoot/minimalist/natural running movement, check out this article by Running Times.

Barefoot Ted has posted some great information on getting started with barefoot running — "El Mono" is always worth a read!

And then there's Runner's World's Lisa Jhung reporting on a group of running experts brought together to discuss barefoot running.

Latest Vibram Five Fingers Reviews

Competitive Masters Sculler, Marc, writes about his initial impressions of Five Fingers on his rowing blog mentioning they may be great for stand-up paddling.

Wilderness runner, Wilderness Wizard, is positive about his new KSOs and recommends them for running trails in Alaska.

Brad Isaac reviews Vibram Five Fingers KSOs on his blog.

Vibram Five Fingers Videos

A lucky City Sports customer unboxes his new Bikilas — "Bam!"

Below is a fantastic video recap of the Vibram FiveFingers/City Sports All-Star Barefoot Running Clinic marathon weekend in Boston. Speakers included Corrado Giambalvo, Professor Dan Lieberman, and author Christopher McDougall. You gotta love seeing all the VFF-clad (and bare) feet on the streets of Boston!

A fun Five Fingers footsie video created for a university class project.

Nice production quality by this video producer documenting his switch to Five Fingers.

You can find prior week's link love posts here!

About the Author — Hailing from College Station, Texas (Home to Texas A&M!), I grew up running cross country. Believe it or not, I gave Justin the name for this site back in early 2009 but I didn't jump on the toe shoes bandwagon until a year later.
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