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D.C. Snowpocalypse fun runs with Jeff in KSO Vibrams

Black KSO Vibram FiveFingers

D.C. Snowpocalypse fun runs with Jeff in KSO Vibrams

Above are photos sent in by Jeff (and his significant other) taken amidst the Washington D.C. "Snowpocalypse." They went for a six mile run which included "ice skating" on the reflecting pool. Check out Jeff's account:Just got back from one of the mo…

Latest Vibram Five Fingers Reviews 2/07/10

Below are this past week's latest reviews: Product review: Vibram Five Fingers KSO at The Normans in North Africa! [KSO]:My initial results have been positive. I’ve only run about a dozen times, each between 2 and 4 miles, but my joints feel grea…

Bob's VFF Flows at Massive Snowball Fight in Washington D.C.

In the video above is Bob wearing black Flow Vibram Five Fingers. The video was shot at Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. at a massive snowball fight. If you didn't already know, D.C. got nailed with a snowstorm that shutdown the city. Here's Bob on…

Meet Tuck's Shoes. Custom Russell Moccasins / Minimalist Shoes

Meet Tuck's Shoes. Custom Russell Moccasins / Minimalist Shoes

I did an hour hike up and down a back-country ski trail the other day in a custom pair of minimalist shoes. Packed snow, nine degrees Fahrenheit, and my feet were toasty the whole way. They have no heel lift, no cushioning, an anatomically correct desig…

James' Classic V5Fs and the Aurora Borealis

James' Classic V5Fs and the Aurora Borealis

Hey,Just thought you might like this pic! I got my Classics (my first pair of VFFs) yesterday and fell in love immediately. I was wearing them round my apartment to break them (and my feet) in, when I looked out the window... and there was the best d…

the Beginner's Guide to Vibram Five Fingers

the Beginner's Guide to Vibram Five Fingers

How-to guide to Vibram Five Fingers for beginners, this free PDF talks about the background to the barefoot running movement; the standard Vibram shoes - Sprint, KSO, and Classics; sizing and fit; where to buy; and links to user reviews and photos.

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

Samuel takes his VFF Sprints on a Trail Run

I stumbled on a great VFF trail running video by Samuel Duregger the other day. I asked Sam if he'd mind I share the video with birthdayshoes and he kindly obliged:Cool video — I really dig the accompanying music.Sam has been running…

Latest Vibram Five Fingers Reviews 1/27/10

This week's latest VFF reviews: Vibram Five Fingers (VFF) KSO Trek at Rundurance [KSO Trek]So this is a review of the KSO Trek’s, which are very similar to my classic VFF KSO’s, except with new and hugely improved traction on the sole. The original…

Vibram Five Fingers Trek Sport in Fall 2010 [New Product]

Vibram Five Fingers Trek Sport in Fall 2010 [New Product]

Last week and weekend was the winter market 2010 Outdoor Retailer trade show out in Utah. Vibram apparently had a booth and thanks to Byron over at iRunFar, we get his scoop — seems Vibram is working on a FiveFingers Trek Sport for fall 2010. The…

Erik takes his KSO Five Fingers to the Playground

Black KSO Vibram FiveFingers

Erik takes his KSO Five Fingers to the Playground

Above is Erik, having an extraordinarily fun time on the playground in his black Five Finger KSOs. Here's what Erik had to say:Justin, I really enjoy your website and forum, as I've used it from the sizing guide (prior to getting my vffs) and ever…

Digging into Daniel Lieberman's Barefoot Running Research

Barefoot Running (Or Walking) Research

Digging into Daniel Lieberman's Barefoot Running Research

Do modern running shoes effectively force runners to heel strike? Here we dig into Daniel Lieberman's barefoot running research, and also poll the Vibram Five Fingers community regarding how to walk or run in shoes versus Vibrams.

Results of Daniel Lieberman Barefoot Running Research

Barefoot Running (Or Walking) Research

Results of Daniel Lieberman Barefoot Running Research

Daniel Lieberman's research into impact forces experienced while forefoot-striking or heel-striking, full round-up coverage of all the press surrounding the research release.