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Topo Athletic Launched by Tony Post, Vibram's ex-CEO

Topo Athletic Launched by Tony Post, Vibram's ex-CEO

What is Topo Athletic, the new company founded by Tony Post - ex-CEO of Vibram (who presided over the U.S. launch of the FiveFingers/toe shoes minimalist/barefoot running explosion)?

Lontra Vibram FiveFingers Review

Lontra Vibram FiveFingers Review

One of the inherent drawbacks to the minimalist nature of Vibram FiveFingers (VFFs) is that, being extra close to the ground, they are highly susceptible to letting in moisture and the cold. While this isn’t really a problem during the summer months, t…

Vibram FiveFingers Deal Alert: The "HookUp:" $50 gets you $100 of Merch

Vibram FiveFingers Deal Alert: The "HookUp:" $50 gets you $100 of Merch

There's a new deal out—one that ends after December 19th—that lets you spend $50 to get $100 worth of anything on VibramFiveFingers.com. Taking advantage simply requires creating an account and forking over the $50 to purchase the deal. This gets you…

SeeYa later, 'shroom!

SeeYa later, 'shroom!

A couple of months back I followed Mellow Mushroom on Twitter (@MellowMushroom). A few days after that, I pulled on my FiveFinger SeeYas to go out for a run and something slightly unexpected occurred. Yes it was creepy, but fortunately he had a h…

Rogue Soft Star Shoes Review

Rogue Soft Star Shoes Review

Soft Star Shoes Rogue barefoot shoes review.

Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8K—Or, how to do barefoot all wrong

Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8K—Or, how to do barefoot all wrong

Like many runners and other athletes, I hold several concurrent goals in mind — most of which are ever-moving targets. First is the simplest and most familiar: the shifting distance goal. At first I just wanted to work up to a 10k. Then it was maybe 15…

Lacrosse Ball Stretches

Lacrosse Ball Stretches

I've been attend a Crossfit style gym for about a year. I really enjoy the challenge and I've seen a lot of great results (less fat, more muscles, confidence, strength, etc.). A typical day at my gym starts with the a short warm up with things like ru…

B2R Level 1 Strength Training Package - Review

B2R Level 1 Strength Training Package - Review

The Born2Run brand presents itself as more than just another minimalist shoe. In addition to the footwear, there're also strength training packages, run training plans, and nutritional supplementation. I've talked to the coach, reviewed the shoes, and n…

Tune Footwear Tassle Loafer Barefoot Shoes First Look

Tune Footwear Tassle Loafer Barefoot Shoes First Look

Tune Footwear has officially launched! Their dressy loafer-style barefoot shoes are now available for sale via TuneFootwear.com for $99. We previewed Tune Footwear back in late July of this year but that was prior to having seen the final product.…

Kickstart Altum's Barefoot Dress Shoes

Kickstart Altum's Barefoot Dress Shoes

Some of you may have heard early rumblings about another initiative to bring suit- or slacks-ready barefoot shoes — no, I'm not talking about Primal Professionals or Tune Footwear's just arrived loafers (Surprise! Tune's are for sale now! Stay "t…

Running a 255km Jungle Marathon in Spyridon FiveFingers

Running a 255km Jungle Marathon in Spyridon FiveFingers

I have just completed the 2012 Jungle marathon in Brazil, and in doing have become the first person ever to take part in and finish this grueling event wearing a pair of Vibram Fivefingers. With the help of a pair of Spyridons I even managed to finish t…

B2R Road Performance Shoe Review

B2R Road Performance Shoe Review

I want to tell you that the reason I ultimately got a pair of these shoes was because I read Born To Run and was properly inspired by Eric Orton that I sought his business out and bought a pair of shoes right away. But I'd be lying. Yes, the book Born T…