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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

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 Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet

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.

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 Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet

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.

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.

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…

An Introduction to ChiRunning®A Natural Running Form

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

An Introduction to ChiRunning®A Natural Running Form

An introduction to ChiRunning, a natural running method that be used in conjunction with minimalist or barefoot running, written by Certified ChiRunning instructor David Stretanski.

Barefoot Running Ultramarathons: Possible? Of course!

Barefoot Running Ultramarathons: Possible? Of course!

Jason Robillard discusses the advantages (and disadvantages) to barefoot running (or minimalist shoes running) an ultramarathon -- things like moisture control, proprioception, and injury prevention!

Kick Back and Relax! Hammock-time in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

Black KSO Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet

Kick Back and Relax! Hammock-time in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

Vibram Five Fingers fan Josh talks about his black KSO VFFs, which he's been using for running (post knee surgery), doing errands and yard work and even wearing them to work and church!

Raymond's Quick Transition to Running 30K Races in Vibram Five Fingers

Black KSO Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet

Raymond's Quick Transition to Running 30K Races in Vibram Five Fingers

A Vibram Five Fingers KSO running transition story from Raymond, who quickly adjusted to running in his barefoot alternative shoes (VFFs) and was soon running a 30K race in them!

Snow Running in the U.K. in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

Black KSO Vibram Five Fingers a.k.a. Ninja Shoes, Gorilla Feet, Mr. Deeds' Feet

Snow Running in the U.K. in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

Photos of a snow run in the U.K. wearing Vibram Five Fingers KSOs from Dave, a triathlete who is working on upping his barefoot running mileage

Vivo Barefoot Evo Barefoot Running Shoe Review

Vivo Barefoot Evo Barefoot Running Shoe Review

A review and first look at the new barefoot running shoe from Terra Plana, the Vivo Barefoot Evo, which provides a minimalist shoe with no arch support that fosters a natural running form.