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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

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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.

Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot Oaks Review

Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot Oaks Review

I bought a new pair of minimalist shoes I hope to wear for more work-like dress — the Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot Oak lace-up Wallaby a.k.a. Vivo Barefoot Oaks or just Oaks. I got them from Endless on sale for about $100, and if you've ever bought T…

IT Geeks introduce Vibram Five Fingers to Cebu City

Black KSO Vibram FiveFingers

IT Geeks introduce Vibram Five Fingers to Cebu City

Where exactly is Cebu City and who wears Vibram Five Fingers there? With a population of almost one million people, Cebu City is located in the Philippines. Lavin and Lhar are technology teachers at a university there. Lavin comments on discovering VFFs:…

Marathoner overcomes an IT Band injury and completes the Boston Marathon in his Vibram Five Finger KSOs

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

Marathoner overcomes an IT Band injury and completes the Boston Marathon in his Vibram Five Finger KSOs

After suffering from knee pain and IT Band syndrome in February, Dan switched to Five Fingers and completed the Boston Marathon this last weekend. He describes his experience: