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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:

Ninja Runner Unable to Avoid Attention in Black KSO Vibrams

Black KSO Vibram FiveFingers

Ninja Runner Unable to Avoid Attention in Black KSO Vibrams

Though many fans get tired of the constant looks and questions from strangers, having a conversation piece on your feet is a great way to meet people -- and spread the good word about freeing your feet a la Vibram Five Fingers.

Hiking Mount Si in Vibram Five Finger KSOs (Do you know why Mount Si is famous?)

Black KSO Vibram FiveFingers

Hiking Mount Si in Vibram Five Finger KSOs (Do you know why Mount Si is famous?)

Do you know why Mount Si is famous? Mount Si is located near North Bend, Washington and is where the 90s television show Twin Peaks was filmed. Vibram Five Fingers fan Kevin recently hiked up Mount Si in his KSOs and took these beautiful pictures.

Vibram Five Fingers help Malaysian Runner with Plantar Fasciitis

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

Vibram Five Fingers help Malaysian Runner with Plantar Fasciitis

Nadia, an avid runner and cyclist from Malaysia has suffered pain from runner's knee and plantar fasciitis. After researching Vibram Five Fingers on the web and here at birthdayshoes.com, she decided to purchase a pair of Sprints to see if they would help;

Barefoot Runners Society Atlanta Trail Run — Lots of Vibram Five Fingers (and a few bare feet!)

Black KSO Vibram FiveFingers

Barefoot Runners Society Atlanta Trail Run — Lots of Vibram Five Fingers (and a few bare feet!)

Photos from a recent barefoot runners society meet-up trail run at Lullwater Park near Emory University in Atlanta.

Volcanology in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks

Volcanology in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks

Ash fills the air near the Icelandic Volcano. VFF fan James was able to make it into the restricted zone. James' VFF Treks provided protection from the Icelandic Volcano ash. The volcano fills the air with clouds of ash on a beautiful day in Iceland.

Weekend Link Love 4/18/10

Weekend Link Love including a happy birthday to the site after it's first year of existence. Discusses recent changes to birthdayshoes.com. Link Love covers Danny Glover being arrested in VFFs, patching a tear, and more!

Got Morton's Toe? Lengthen your Vibram Five Fingers' Second Toe with this Mod

Got Morton's Toe? Lengthen your Vibram Five Fingers' Second Toe with this Mod

How to modify your Vibram Five Fingers to accomodate a long second toe -- also known as Morton's Toe. A permanent modification to your Vibrams that stretches the second toe!

How much Shoe can you Tolerate? Are you Blessed enough to Run Pain- or Injury-Free in Shoes?

How much Shoe can you Tolerate? Are you Blessed enough to Run Pain- or Injury-Free in Shoes?

A visual depiction and discussion of how running without pain or injury correlates to distance, and how one's ability to run distance without pain in different shoes can make you a blessed runner biomechanically or a cursed runner.