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

Cross Country Runner has Successful Season in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks

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

Cross Country Runner has Successful Season in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks

Dave sent us the following story about his son James who runs Cross Country in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks:My son just concluded his junior season of varsity Cross Country for Halls High School in Knoxville, TN. He decided, without fanfare, to…

New 5K PR in Five Fingers Bikilas

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

New 5K PR in Five Fingers Bikilas

Matt has a nice collection of Vibram Five Fingers that he has been wearing for quite a while. He sent us this note on how they have been working for him:Just wanted to share a quick story since I finally have a good picture with my VFFs. I wear my…

The Bahrain Relay Marathon in Vibram Five Fingers Speeds

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

The Bahrain Relay Marathon in Vibram Five Fingers Speeds

Rusty was lucky enough to score some Vibram Five Fingers Speeds while in Germany. He is now in Bahrain and sent us this story:On October 29th, 2010 our team of 16 from ISA Fire Dept ran in the Bahrain Relay Marathon. I'm deployed to Bahrain. Our tea…

Transatlantic Cruising Five Fingers Style

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

Transatlantic Cruising Five Fingers Style

Bill decided to get a little marathon training in wearing his Vibram Five Fingers KSOs while cruising the Atlantic. Here's what he shared with us:I thought I would share some pictures my wife took of me in my KSOs on our cruise on the Norwegian Sun…

Philippines Vibram Five Fingers Fan Club

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

Philippines Vibram Five Fingers Fan Club

JB, from the Minila, sent us an update on the Philippines Five Fingers running club that has grown quickly over the last year as Vibrams have become more readily available there. Here is what he shared with us:Hi I'm JB! I'm from Manila, Philippine…

Clean Sweep for the 30 Somethings in Bikilas

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

Clean Sweep for the 30 Somethings in Bikilas

Andy and company recently ran in the Walla Walla Crush 5K in their recently acquired Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas. Here is what Andy had to say about their effort:Several weeks ago I purchased a pair of Bikilas and have enjoyed doing recreational ru…

Dr. Jawa Runs his First Marathon

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Dr. Jawa Runs his First Marathon

Dr. Jawa, is a long time reader and contributor to our blog. You may remember Dr. Jawa doing headstands, teaching in black KSO VFFs, running a half marathon in Las Vegas, or on vacation in Jamaica. Dr. Jawa recently continued his adventures in Vibram Fiv…

New Balance MT100 and MT101 Zeroed Out and Reviewed

New Balance MT100 and MT101 Zeroed Out and Reviewed

What follows are two posts from Tuck's blog Yelling Stop in which Tuck, a minimalist runner in search of great foot friendly shoes (See "barefoot running shoes" defined), discusses having a pair of New balance MT100s modified by a…

Jocelyn BQs in her First Marathon in Five Fingers Bikilas

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

Jocelyn BQs in her First Marathon in Five Fingers Bikilas

A little over a year ago, Jocelyn made the switch to Vibram Five Fingers after knee pain kept her from running long distances. Back then, she shared with us her story about setting a personal record in the 5K in her Vibram Five Fingers KSOs. When…

Allison's Big Toes are in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs

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

Allison's Big Toes are in Vibram Five Fingers KSOs

Recently, Allison ran her first half marathon in Vibram KSOs, her second-ever half marathon. She created the blog, AllisonsBigToe.com for the express purpose of documenting her 16 week training for this event and transition to running in Vibram FiveFin…

1st Annual New York City Barefoot Run [Report from a Highly Qualified Participant]

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

1st Annual New York City Barefoot Run [Report from a Highly Qualified Participant]

The barefoot running movement is not only about finding something lost in our heavily shod world, it is also about inclusion. No books have to be bought, although there are some good ones. There are no dues to pay to join the club. As the shirt says, all…

Toe Shoes in the Military

Toe Shoes in the Military

"Toe shoes" have become popular not only amongst runners generally, but also among some of the most active folks around — our friends in the military. Though we've gotten a number of user stories from Vibram Five Fingers fans in the armed forces i…