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VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot Running Technique Course

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

VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot Running Technique Course

"I agree with you completely. After looking at what is involved, it looks like a money making scheme to profit on the barefoot movement." This was the comment I posted on Jason Robillard's Barefoot Running University website in reply to his blog post,…

FiveFingers and Flat Feet? Shin Splints? Slippery Surfaces?

Got the following email in the mailbag last night and got a bit carried away with my response so I figured I'd share the exchange below in hopes of helping others — and also if I'm missing anything, please add a comment to help G out further!…

Why Toe Shoes?

Why Toe Shoes?

The benefits of toe separation for barefoot feel and shoe functionality

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…

Barefoot Running Shoes

Barefoot Running Shoes

Barefoot Running Shoes aren't an oxymoron. What else could you call minimalist footwear that mimicks the biomechanics of barefoot running? We define barefoot running shoes by weight, flexibility, style, and more!

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

Tips and Tricks on Barefoot or Vibram Five Fingers Running [Sound off!]

Many Vibram Five Fingers owners bought their Vibrams specifically for running. Others are incorporating straight-up barefoot running into their training. There are even a few of you who are running in other minimalist footwear like the Vivo Barefoot Ev…

The Definitive Guide to Cleaning Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. How to Get the Smell out of your Vibrams!

The Definitive Guide to Cleaning Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. How to Get the Smell out of your Vibrams!

One of the first discussions on the Birthdayshoes.com forum was on perhaps the most widespread problem with Vibram Five Fingers — they can develop quite a stench, "VFF Stank," or Vibram funk. It's enough that VFF fans so afflicted with smelly Vibr…

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!

Vibram Five Fingers Fan Stories — a list of everything fans are doing in their Vibrams!

Vibram Five Fingers Fan Stories — a list of everything fans are doing in their Vibrams!

A full listing of Vibram Five Fingers fan user stories as documented through photos and firsthand accounts on BirthdayShoes.com. If you think about it, chances are it's been done in Vibrams!

The Guide to Spotting Fake/Counterfeit Vibram Five Fingers

The Guide to Spotting Fake/Counterfeit Vibram Five Fingers

I have some bad news: there are Fake, non-Vibram Five Fingers at large masquerading as our favorite five-toed shoes. These pirated copies are duping would-be VFF fans into buying low quality, black market goods, sometimes at pretty high prices. Buy…

How to Transition to Running in Vibram Five Fingers — Let Your Skin be the Guide!

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

How to Transition to Running in Vibram Five Fingers — Let Your Skin be the Guide!

Pro-tip — Before you take off in your brand new Vibram Five Fingers, seriously consider going barefoot first. Build stronger feet and diminish your risk of injury. Chances are you’ve just purchased your first pair of Five Fingers, or are conside…

Pants on the Ground? A cheap and quick fix to stop jeans from dragging behind your heels while wearing Vibram Five Fingers and other Minimalist Shoes.

Pants on the Ground? A cheap and quick fix to stop jeans from dragging behind your heels while wearing Vibram Five Fingers and other Minimalist Shoes.

A quick fix/minimalist shoe or Vibram Five Fingers hack to keep the hem of your pants from dragging on the ground behind your heel, a common problem when you take away the heel as is the case with most barefoot-style shoes.