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Review: Women's KSO Trek

Review: Women's KSO Trek

Consultant Justine Lam was instrumental in putting together Ron Paul's online fundraising campaign. She is also a big fan of Vibram Five Fingers. You may remember the interview she did about her KSOs here on BirthdayShoes. Now she has put together a revi…

Winter Running with O'Neill Reactor Reef Boots

Winter Running with O'Neill Reactor Reef Boots

Photographer, filmmaker and author, Dudley Edmondson, found that barefoot running in the chilly winters of Northern Minnesota can be a real challenge. Then he discovered O'Neill Reactor Reef Boots provide a near barefoot feel while being warm and inexpen…

A Five Fingers Christmas

A Five Fingers Christmas

Molly sent us the pics above and the following note about their Five Fingers Christmas:It's Christmas in our house and what better time to celebrate Vibram Five Fingers. This is our collection of VFF, mostly obtained throughout 2010. Between the two…

Hiking through the Andes of Peru in Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

Hiking through the Andes of Peru in Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

Professional photographer and Vibram Five Fingers fan, Scott Gold, recently visited Peru with his girlfriend. Read what Scott had to say about their trip and see some amazing photos after the jump!My girlfriend and I wore our Sprints in Peru and lo…

Vibram Five Fingers for Winter: Review of the Cortina

Vibram Five Fingers for Winter: Review of the Cortina

Perhaps you have followed Dirk Verelst on the BirthdayShoes forum or his previous blog post on Denim Classics in the Vibram Five Fingers 2010 European Line-up. Dirk is very knowledgeable about all things Vibram and quite a collector of unique Five Finger…

Doctor Volunteers to Help Others See

Doctor Volunteers to Help Others See

In this season of giving we are excited to share the inspiring story of Optometrist, Dr. Thomas Srun. He volunteers his time to do mission work all over the world. His efforts help the blind see and help others see better. Oh, he is also a Vibram Five Fi…

Stem Footwear Barefoot Shoes

Stem Footwear Barefoot Shoes

STEM Footwear has put out preview of their new line of minimal footwear to be available Fall 2011. Here is what Andrew Rademacher, STEM Footwear Inc., President of Sales had to say about STEM's new shoes:I'm excited to announce that STEM Footwear wil…

Vibram Five Fingers Sole Repair Using Shoe Goo

Guest post by ChadIt was an unhappy day when I threw out my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers KSO shoes. I had gotten them for Christmas in 2008 and they served me faithfully throughout many miles of running in 2009, including the Hatfield & McC…

Vibram Five Fingers Help with Plantar Fasciitis

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

Vibram Five Fingers Help with Plantar Fasciitis

John sent us the following story about how Vibram Five Fingers have helped him solve his plantar fasciitis problems:Listen up kiddos. I have major feet problems, plantar fasciitis and the Army gave me inserts, which gave me Stress Fractures. Told m…

Evolution of an Ultrarunner in Five Fingers KSOs and TrekSports

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

Evolution of an Ultrarunner in Five Fingers KSOs and TrekSports

What follows is the Jon's journey from running marathons in traditional shoes to running the in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs an then later running Ultra Marathons in Five Fingers Trek Sports. After the jump, read about his successes and the bumps he enco…

New York City Marathon in Vibram Five Fingers Speeds

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

New York City Marathon in Vibram Five Fingers Speeds

Michal recently ran his first marathon in Vibram Five Fingers Speeds finishing the New York City Marathon in a time of 3:47:40. Read his race report and story after the jump!I have been a fan of minimalist shoes for a few years, owning, let me co…

A Snowy Gobble Gallop in Vibram Five Fingers

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

A Snowy Gobble Gallop in Vibram Five Fingers

Dudley and his wife braved the frigid Minnesota winter to participate in a Turkey Day 5k in their Vibram Five Fingers. After the jump, read Dudley's report and find out how his Five Fingers performed in the snow!I ran my first official race in…