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Ironman in Training Runs a Half Marathon in his New Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas

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Ironman in Training Runs a Half Marathon in his New Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas

Ironman runner, Tim, was lucky enough to land a pair of red and white Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas and take 'em out for a 13 mile spin. Tim reports on how it transpired:I ended up having a friend (Thanks Rob!) who lives in Boston pick them up at Cit…

What can you do in Vibram Five Fingers?

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What can you do in Vibram Five Fingers?

As the debate rages on about the capabilities of Vibram Five Fingers, we found one Vibram Five Fingers fan, Aubrey, who hasn't found much that can't be done in them:What do I do with my Vibrams??? EVERYTHING!! Work Run Rock climb Swi…

Not as Tough a Mudder in Vibram Five Fingers Flows!

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Not as Tough a Mudder in Vibram Five Fingers Flows!

Andréa Maria Cecil (Follow her on twitter @andreacecil) recently participated in a Tough Mudder race at Bear Creek Mountain Resort near Allentown, Pa. She shared this narrative about her experience with us:

Slackchaining - A variation on slacklining done in Vibram Five Fingers Flows

Slackchaining - A variation on slacklining done in Vibram Five Fingers Flows

VFF fan, Jason, on his variation of slacklining done wearing his new Vibram Five Fingers Flows:I picked up my VFF Flows over Easter and I love them. The Flows were the only pair that fit me, but I got them half off, so I won't complain. I've been…

Splish Splashin' in the Creek with Vibram Five Fingers Classics!

Splish Splashin' in the Creek with Vibram Five Fingers Classics!

Vibram Five Fingers fan, Mary, likes getting back to nature in her Classics. They provide sure footing and it's ok if they get wet! She told us why VFFs work for her:A friend and I spent the morning at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, which is located…

An interview with TJ, President of The Barefoot Runners Society

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

An interview with TJ, President of The Barefoot Runners Society

An interview with TJ, the President of the newly Barefoot Runners Society about how she got into running barefoot, Morton's Neuroma, and where she expects to take the BRS!

Tyre changing in Vibram Five Finger Blue Camo Sprints

Tyre changing in Vibram Five Finger Blue Camo Sprints

Ever have a flat tire and just can't get those tightened lug nuts to budge? Well, Australian VFF fan, Lionel, knows how to use just the right amount of leverage, strength and Five Fingers awesomeness to get them loose.Ever have a flat tire and just can't get those tightened lug nuts to budge? Well,

Veteran Runner Makes the Switch to Vibram Five Fingers KSOs

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Veteran Runner Makes the Switch to Vibram Five Fingers KSOs

Vibram Fiver Fingers fan, Steve, recently ran in his 15th Big Sur Marathon, and his first in VFF KSOs. Steve comments on the switch:I saw at least 3 other runners with VFFs, including a woman in purple ones, and one barefoot runner. I got quite a…

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

Vibram Five Finger KSO Treks Perfom Well in an Extreme Trail Race (Fell Race)

Vibram Five Fingers fan, Steve, recently put his black KSO Treks through their paces, running the Llantysilio Fell Race in Wales.

Making the Transition to Minimalist Marathon Running in Vibram Five Fingers

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

Making the Transition to Minimalist Marathon Running in Vibram Five Fingers

Sam, a marathon runner living in London, has made the transition to minimalist running, Vibram Five Fingers KSOs, over the last 8 months. After trying to transition too quickly, he stepped back and made a more gradual transition and recently completed the Rotterdam Marathon wearin…

Vibram Five Fingers KSOs Give Grand Canyon Hiker a Foot Massage and Impress Park Rangers

Vibram Five Fingers KSOs Give Grand Canyon Hiker a Foot Massage and Impress Park Rangers

Vibram Five Fingers fan, Nick, comments on hiking the Grand Canyon in his KSOs:I've been running in my KSOs for a few months now, but haven't had much opportunity to take them out into nature and get them dusty. I recently went to the Grand Canyon…

An Interview with Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance

An Interview with Barefoot Michael, Founder of the Primalfoot Alliance

How did you get into barefooting? Why do you think it is important?First of all, let me take an opportunity to thank you for this interview and the ability to speak to your readers. You operate a fantastic site and I look forward to working with y…