Tag: User Stories

Barefoot shoes enthusiasts are doing just about everything under the sun in their minimalist shoes. Check it out.

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

Pictures from Kevin's Hike
Views of the Snoqualmie Valley from Kevin's Hike and a squirrel he encountered along the way.

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

Nadia after running in her VFF Sprints
Nadia and a friend after running a race in her Vibram Five Finger Sprints.

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!)

Check out this motley crew of barefoot and minimally shod (Vibram Five Fingers) runners, as organized for a trail run at Lullwater Park here in Atlanta, Georgia (BirthdayShoes headquarters) by the Barefoot Runners Society. Note the President of the BRS i
Check out this motley crew of barefoot and minimally shod (Vibram Five Fingers) runners, as organized for a trail run at Lullwater Park here in Atlanta, Georgia (BirthdayShoes headquarters) by the Barefoot Runners Society. Note the President of the BRS is T.J. (the shorty in the group!). The bright glow emanating from the left of the photo isn't an optical illusion: it's merely my hairless head!

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

VFF Treks covered in Ash
James' KSO Treks provided protection from the Icelandic volcano ash.

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

Vibram Five Fingers fan Morgan demonstrates slacklining in his red and black Sprint Vibrams. Keep that balance!
Vibram Five Fingers fan Morgan demonstrates slacklining in his red and black Sprint Vibrams. Keep that balance!

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

Josh kicks back and relaxes with his son on his hammock in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers.
Josh kicks back and relaxes with his son on his hammock in his black 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

Raymond running a 30K race in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers (2 of 2)
Raymond running a 30K race in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers (2 of 2)

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

Dave went on a couple recent snow runs in the countryside of the United Kingdom in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers.
Dave went on a couple recent snow runs in the countryside of the United Kingdom in his black 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

Hiking, Walking, Running, and Playing in Vibram Five Fingers Classics and Flows

Enjoying a bit of snow between the toes in his Classics, Andrew snaps a shot of a rose.
Enjoying a bit of snow between the toes in his Classics, Andrew snaps a shot of a rose.

Andrew Harwood sent in the above photos showing off his Vibram Five Fingers collection (black Classics and Flows). I asked Andrew to share a bit about what he’s been doing in his VFFs and what he likes about them. Here is what he had to say:I have…

Floating in the Dead Sea in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

Krisjand is snaps a photo while floating in the Dead Sea near Masada, Israel. The concentration of salt in the Dead Sea is so great that buoyancy is no problem!
Krisjand is snaps a photo while floating in the Dead Sea near Masada, Israel. The concentration of salt in the Dead Sea is so great that buoyancy is no problem!

Vibram Five Fingers KSO fan Krisjand talks traveling to Israel (and floating in the Dead Sea), barefoot running overcoming a knee injury, and spreading the word to friends about his new barefoot running shoes!