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Justin Owings is a deadlifting dad of three, working from Atlanta. When he's not chasing his three kids around, you'll find him trying to understand systems, risk, and human behavior.

Will Reminisces on Warmer Times in VFF Sprints

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Post date December 19, 2009
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Justin,I was poking through some of my photos on Flickr and came across the attached shot from S

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Aquathlons and Vibram Five Fingers (KSO Treks and Sprints)

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Post date December 18, 2009
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A photo montage from Luis Manuel Cid (Inset in blue wetsuit, KSO Treks) and Luis Armando Santiago (Sprints) at an Aquathlon. Click the image for a larger version!

Vibram Five Fingers fan sends in photos of him running in an Aquathlon.

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How Kyle Steed got into VFFs and Running

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Post date December 18, 2009
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Above is a photo from Kyle Steed taken of his KSO VFFs and some local ground art.Kyle recently g

Tags Black KSO Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet, How to Run in Vibram Five Fingers, Barefoot, or in Other Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes"), User Stories, Vibram Five Fingers KSO - Keep Stuff Out - Toe Shoes

Hiking at the Great Wall of China in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

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Post date December 17, 2009
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David hiked to the Great Wall of China in his Five Finger KSOs. Here are two VFF-shod views from a scenic section!

Traveling to and hiking the Great Wall of China in Vibram Five Fingers KSO. User photos and stories on a trip to the far east.

Tags Black KSO Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet, travel, User Stories, Vibram Five Fingers KSO - Keep Stuff Out - Toe Shoes

Ronald’s 10K Podium Finish in KSO V5s

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Post date December 15, 2009
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Ronald has a huge grin on his face as he runs a recent 10K in his KSO Five Fingers. Who says running isn't fun?

Hi Justin!Just wanted to share my pic and experience with my VFF KSOs.I’ve been training in

Tags Black KSO Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet, How to Run in Vibram Five Fingers, Barefoot, or in Other Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes"), User Stories, Vibram Five Fingers KSO - Keep Stuff Out - Toe Shoes

Jawa runs the Rock’N’Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon in KSO V5Fs

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Post date December 15, 2009
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Photos from Dr. Jawa's recent half-marathon — the Las Vegas Rock'N'Roll half marathon. Can you spot Jawa's blue-camo KSO FiveFingers?

We’ve previously heard from (Dr.) Jawa as he not only runs and does post-run headstands in his KSOs

Tags How to Run in Vibram Five Fingers, Barefoot, or in Other Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes"), User Stories, Vibram Five Fingers KSO - Keep Stuff Out - Toe Shoes

Matt’s KSO Vibram Five Fingers Birthday Cake

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Post date December 14, 2009
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Above is photoed Matt's 40th birthday cake, made by Sweet Lisa's out of Connecticut, depicting a pair of Matt's running shoes—KSO Vibram Five Fingers!

Matt is a VFF runner and blogger at Run Luau Run. As he is about to turn 40 on the 22nd of December, Matt’s wife recently threw him a surprise birthday party, complete with the awesome cake pictured above depicting a pair of gray/palm KSO Vibram Five Fingers, made by Sweet Lisas.