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Self Defense Instructor Teaches and Trains in Vibram Five Fingers

Self Defense Instructor Teaches and Trains in Vibram Five Fingers

Michael "Sifu" Banaag is quite an accomplished martial artist and self-defense instructor. He was taught by James DeMile, a student of Bruce Lee. He is also a Vibram Five Fingers fan and wears KSOs to train and teach self defense. He recently acquired a…

Vibram Five Fingers Smackdown, Classics vs. Bikilas [Review]

Vibram Five Fingers Smackdown, Classics vs. Bikilas [Review]

Tripp, from Austin, was previously seen here on BirthdayShoes when he first got his Vibram Five Fingers Classics, then later when he ran a 5k in them. Recently, Tripp purchased a pair of Bikilas from City Sports and sent us a nice comparison to his…

Outdoors in the Pacific Nothwest with Vibram KSO Treks, Camping and Hiking

Outdoors in the Pacific Nothwest with Vibram KSO Treks, Camping and Hiking

Jake, a Vibram Five Fingers fan and Personal Trainer, recently hiked through Olympic National Park in the state of Washington. We noticed a cool picture (above) he posted on the BirthdayShoes Facebook page, and had to find out more. Here are a few more p…

Becky Runs Blister Free in Her Bikilas

How to Run in Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes")

Becky Runs Blister Free in Her Bikilas

Becky, a Vibram Five Fingers fan, is no slacker, but she recently ran in the Slacker Half Marathon in her new Bikilas. Becky told us about the race:My Bikilas went the distance with me yesterday in Colorado's Slacker Half Marathon, and I couldn't…

Weekend Link Love 7/11/10

Latest LinksMatthew McConaughey's girlfriend, Brazilian model and designer Camila Alves, was spotted wearing a pair of Vibram Five Fingers Classics while McConaughey decided to carry his Sprints and wear flip flops.We thought it was very intersti…

U.S. Marine Captain uses his Vibram Five Fingers KSOs for Track, Crossfit and Boating

U.S. Marine Captain uses his Vibram Five Fingers KSOs for Track, Crossfit and Boating

Patrick, a U.S. Marine Captain and Vibram Five Fingers fan, sent us the above photo and had this to say about his recent canoeing trip to the Saco River:Love reading your blog entries. I took a trip back to Braintree, Massachusetts to visit my fami…

From Skeptic, to Barefoot Runner, to a Collector of Vibram Five Fingers

How to Run in Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes")

From Skeptic, to Barefoot Runner, to a Collector of Vibram Five Fingers

Lindsey started out as a skeptic, but like so many of us, ended up with a closet full of Vibram Five Fingers. Now she not only runs in them, but wears them everywhere. Here is her story:I first heard about VFFs in the fall of 2009, and while I was…

Weekend Link Love 7/4/10

BirthdayShoes Week in ReviewHappy Birthday America!This past week we updated our popular guide to spotting fake Vibram Five Fingers with new information from Vibram and a close look at what to look for when searching for the real thing.Jason…

A Family Who Wears Five Fingers Together, Stays Together

A Family Who Wears Five Fingers Together, Stays Together

Emily, her husband Gary, and their 9 year old daughter are a family who all wear Vibram Five Fingers. Emily sent us these photos of their active lifestyle:Here's one of me "CdA Race" crossing the finish line in my VibramSprints - this was a…

Edward Edmond's Minimalist Approach to Marathon Training utilizes Barefoot Running and Racing Flats

Edward Edmond's Minimalist Approach to Marathon Training utilizes Barefoot Running and Racing Flats

We first ran across Edward Edmonds a few weeks ago in a youtube video of him running barefoot and posted it in our Link Love section. Later we discovered on his blog that he training full time as a runner and has the ultimate goal to run a marathon under…

Seven Days at DisneyWorld were a Walk in the Park with Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

Seven Days at DisneyWorld were a Walk in the Park with Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

Anyone who has ever been to DisneyWorld knows there is a lot of walking involved and that South Florida can get pretty hot. If you are pushing strollers and carrying kids, it can feel more like work than a vacation. Armed with his Vibram Five Fingers Spr…

Weekend Link Love 6/27/10

BirthdayShoes Week in ReviewThe long awaited women's Vibram KSO Trek became availabile at CitySports. They retail for about $125 and you can get free shipping using the coupon code BIRTHDAY.Sean, a competitive runner and Vibram Five Fingers fan f…