Over the weekend, while Meagan and I were enjoying our normal Saturday morning TV show marathon on Hulu, we came across a gem of a commercial from New Balance. We were thrilled to see the first (at least the first we’ve seen) minimalist shoe commercial to finally hit the air. It is great to see that New Balance is putting so much … Read More
Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon LS Review
Brand: Vibram FiveFingers Name: Spyridon LS Color Options: Dark Olive/Black/Orange (for Men), Military Green/Grey/Black (for Men & Women), & Orange/Grey (for Women) Weight: 6.88oz each (13.76oz per pair) *varies per size Drop: 0 mm heel to toe Other: 3.5mm XSTrek Vibram Rubber sole with a 3mm Polyurethane Insole Anti-Microbial Dri-Lex Sockliner Price: $120.00
It’s Huarache Weather!
The past few days have been unseasonably warm in Wisconsin, and it looks like the warm temperatures are here to stay, at least for the remainder of the most recent 10-day-forecast. That means that the St. Patty’s Day Shamrock Shuffle you thought you’d still be bundled up in winter gear for is going to require you to break out the … Read More
Skoras, Altras, and Vibrams, OH MY!
Over the last few weeks, we have encountered a few items that I thought were worth mentioning. More specifically, shoes–some of which we have plans to review, others that we were only able to get a short period of time with, but would love to get our hands on for a more thorough review in the future. I’m not sure … Read More
The Vibram Transition: Chapter 5
It’s been a while since our last Vibram Transition post. For the time being, we’ve been focusing on testing other minimalist shoe options (lots of exciting reviews coming soon!), but I wanted to come back to this series and talk about one of the less emphasized parts of barefoot/minimalist running: injury. “Injury” often feels like a dirty word in the … Read More
Must-See: Principles of Natural Running
Hey readers! The following video has been floating around the minimalist/barefoot community for the past couple of days and, whether you are new to barefoot/minimalist running or have been at it for a while, it is definitely a must-see. The video, made by Dr. Mark Cucuzella and the folks over at the Natural Running Center, is a great technical overview … Read More
This is Why We Run
Anyone who knows me in the real world will tell you that I rarely hold back in regards to my diet and, for the most part, I still eat what I want. I am lucky to have an average frame, a decent metabolism, and no major health problems contributing to weight problems. That being said, my recent 25lb weight loss … Read More
Leming (Lems) Primal Origins Review
Brand: Lems – Live Easy & Minimal (formerly Leming Ancestral Footwear, originally Stem – see note at the end of this review for an explanation) Name: Primal Origins Color Options: Moss Green (shown to right), Slate Grey (see gallery), Frost Grey, Earth Brown, and All Black Weight: 6.3 oz Drop: 0 mm heel to toe Other: Sole made from special air-infused rubber; machine … Read More