F e a t u r e d A r t i c l e s
review: Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
I’ve owned a couple of pairs of Bikilas for over two years now, so I’m pretty familiar with them. This is Vibram’s (pronounced ‘veebram’) first shoe designed specifically for road running, as opposed to their more all-purpose shoes, such as the KSO. The Bikila features a 3mm polyurethane insole throughout, plus a 4mm outsole, providing ample protection for anything encountered on the asphalt. I use mine for trail running too, and they are perfectly solid for this as well… read more:
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review: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, 2009
This New York Times bestseller has probably done more to bring public attention to the barefoot and minimalist running movement than any other single factor. On one level, it tells the story of McDougall’s own quest to answer the question: ‘Why does my foot hurt?…’ In the course of his research, McDougall decides to track down the elusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyons, who are renowned for their ability to run over a hundred miles in one stretch… read more:
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review: Xero Shoes
Xero Shoes, formerly known as “Invisible Shoes,” are about the most minimalist of minimalist footwear. Inspired by the huaraches of the Rarámuris and other Mexican Indian tribes, they consist of only a simple flat sole and a length of cord to tie them. But whereas traditional huaraches are cut from abandoned tyres and bound with strips of leather, Xero Shoes consist of Vibram brand rubber and tough nylon cord… read more:
Joy of Barefoot Running 