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Vibram Five Fingers Fan Blazes a Trail in the Warrior Dash

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Vibram Five Fingers Fan Blazes a Trail in the Warrior Dash

Recently, active birthdayshoes.com participant, Jawa, ran in a Warrior Dash. The course was 3.08 miles long with 12 obstacles including leaping over fire, trudging through water and over logs and scrambling under barbed wire. Over 5,300 warriors raced on…

IT Geeks introduce Vibram Five Fingers to Cebu City

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IT Geeks introduce Vibram Five Fingers to Cebu City

Where exactly is Cebu City and who wears Vibram Five Fingers there? With a population of almost one million people, Cebu City is located in the Philippines. Lavin and Lhar are technology teachers at a university there. Lavin comments on discovering VFFs:…

Marathoner overcomes an IT Band injury and completes the Boston Marathon in his Vibram Five Finger KSOs

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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

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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.

Hiking Mount Si in Vibram Five Finger KSOs (Do you know why Mount Si is famous?)

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Hiking Mount Si in Vibram Five Finger KSOs (Do you know why Mount Si is famous?)

Do you know why Mount Si is famous? Mount Si is located near North Bend, Washington and is where the 90s television show Twin Peaks was filmed. Vibram Five Fingers fan Kevin recently hiked up Mount Si in his KSOs and took these beautiful pictures.

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!)

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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.

Volcanology in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks

Volcanology in Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks

Ash fills the air near the Icelandic Volcano. VFF fan James was able to make it into the restricted zone. James' VFF Treks provided protection from the Icelandic Volcano ash. The volcano fills the air with clouds of ash on a beautiful day in Iceland.

Slacklining in Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

Slacklining in Vibram Five Fingers Sprints

Vibram Five Fingers Sprint fan Morgan talks about slacklining in his favorite five toed shoes. He's put over 1,000 miles on his pair of red and black Sprints and done everything in them, including gone barefoot skiing!

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

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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

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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

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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