Although we didn’t do much running on our honeymoon (ok, if we’re being truthful, any running), that doesn’t mean we left our minimalist shoe lifestyle behind. As excited as Steven and I were to explore the country of Costa Rica for the first time, we were also looking forward to spending an entire vacation in only minimalist shoes (and barefoot)! As … Read More

If you’re like me (and most other people, I imagine), you’ve probably never given much thought to the method you use to tie your shoes. In all honesty, I think the last time I did anything special with my shoelaces is when those decorative, no-tie elastic spiral laces were popular (anyone else remember these?). That is, until about a week … Read More

Brand: Altra Zero Drop Footwear Name: Adam & Eve Color Options: Adam – Dark gray; Eve – White/light gray with white & gray straps Weight: Adam – 4.7 oz.; Eve – 4.5 oz. Drop: 0 mm from heel to toe (zero-drop is maintained with or without included footbeds) Other: Gender-specific foot-shaped design; 3.4 mm razor-siped barefoot sole; Heel Claw + … Read More

To heel strike or not to heel strike? That is the question. At least, it is if we’re talking about walking in minimalist shoes. When it comes to the minimalist footwear/barefoot movement, people are constantly emphasizing the importance of running with proper form, but no one ever talks about what happens when you walk. In barefoot/minimalist running, it’s all about … Read More

Left Lane Sports is running a flash sale on Inov-8 shoes, including some minimalist and running models, starting today. We’ve been hearing a lot of great things about Inov-8 minimalist shoes as of late, so this is definitely worth a look. The sale runs through April 16. If you wear a popular size, be sure to check it out early, … Read More

It has now been a little over a month since the release of Zombies, Run! for iOS and I wanted to follow-up on my initial review to offer a few more insights, as well as address some FAQs I’ve compiled. Overall, I would say that my feelings towards Zombies, Run! have not changed in the past month. While I don’t use … Read More

I have sweaty feet. There, I said it. I know, it’s gross, but up until last July, it hasn’t been too much of an issue for me. However, it, along with the fact that my feet are prone to blistering, created a real problem for me when I made the switch to minimalist footwear. Make me run for more than … Read More