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Veteran Runner Makes the Switch to Vibram Five Fingers KSOs

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

Veteran Runner Makes the Switch to Vibram Five Fingers KSOs

Vibram Fiver Fingers fan, Steve, recently ran in his 15th Big Sur Marathon, and his first in VFF KSOs. Steve comments on the switch:I saw at least 3 other runners with VFFs, including a woman in purple ones, and one barefoot runner. I got quite a…

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

Vibram Five Finger KSO Treks Perfom Well in an Extreme Trail Race (Fell Race)

Vibram Five Fingers fan, Steve, recently put his black KSO Treks through their paces, running the Llantysilio Fell Race in Wales.

Weekend Link Love 5/1/10

Latest Vibram Five Fingers LinksMahoney's Outfitters is teaming up with Vibram Five Fingers for the fivefinger 5k in Johnson City, TN. This is the first ever Vibram sponsored 5K road run. Winners will get t-shirts and prizes, including 10 pairs of Vibram…

Making the Transition to Minimalist Marathon Running in Vibram Five Fingers

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

Making the Transition to Minimalist Marathon Running in Vibram Five Fingers

Sam, a marathon runner living in London, has made the transition to minimalist running, Vibram Five Fingers KSOs, over the last 8 months. After trying to transition too quickly, he stepped back and made a more gradual transition and recently completed the Rotterdam Marathon wearin…

Vibram Five Fingers KSOs Give Grand Canyon Hiker a Foot Massage and Impress Park Rangers

Vibram Five Fingers KSOs Give Grand Canyon Hiker a Foot Massage and Impress Park Rangers

Vibram Five Fingers fan, Nick, comments on hiking the Grand Canyon in his KSOs:I've been running in my KSOs for a few months now, but haven't had much opportunity to take them out into nature and get them dusty. I recently went to the Grand Canyon…

Denim Classics in the Vibram Five Fingers 2010 European Line-up

Denim Classics in the Vibram Five Fingers 2010 European Line-up

The casual denim Classics, released only in Europe, are a stylish alternative for Vibram Five Fingers wearers. European Five Fingers fan, Dirk, gives his take on this new model:

An Interview with Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance

An Interview with Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance

How did you get into barefooting? Why do you think it is important?First of all, let me take an opportunity to thank you for this interview and the ability to speak to your readers. You operate a fantastic site and I look forward to working with y…

Vibram Five Fingers provide sure footing in the jungles of Belize and Guatemala

Vibram Five Fingers provide sure footing in the jungles of Belize and Guatemala

Travelers, Jeff and his wife, found that their Vibram Five Fingers classics and KSOs were perfect for scaling ruins and exploring caves in the jungles of Belize and Guatemala.

Vibram Five Fingers Fan Blazes a Trail in the Warrior Dash

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

Vibram Five Fingers Fan Blazes a Trail in the Warrior Dash

Recently, active birthdayshoes.com participant, Jawa, ran in a Warrior Dash. The course was 3.08 miles long with 12 obstacles including leaping over fire, trudging through water and over logs and scrambling under barbed wire. Over 5,300 warriors raced on…

Weekend Link Love 4/25/10

Site newsQuick reminder: There are two primary ways you can subscribe to BirthdayShoes — email and RSS. For each method, you have the option of subscribing by email or RSS! BirthdayShoes Blog Feed — Email | RSS [All blog posts &mda…

Vibram Five Fingers Bikila First Look Photos and Impressions

Vibram Five Fingers Bikila First Look Photos and Impressions

Initial review of the Vibram Five Fingers Bikila barefoot running toe shoes that encourage a natural forefoot stride. The Bikila features a new strap and heel design and minimal seams on the interior of the toe shoes. Tons of photos and design explanation of the FiveFingers Bikila!

Vibram Five Fingers Boston Barefoot Running Clinic and Boston Marathon News Round-up

Christopher McDougall, Author of Born to Run

Vibram Five Fingers Boston Barefoot Running Clinic and Boston Marathon News Round-up

A recap of the All-Star Barefoot Running Clinic in Boston sponsored by City Sports and Vibram Five Fingers and led by Christopher McDougall, Daniel Lieberman, and Corrado Giambalvo.