Big news today in the barefoot world: Vibram settled a class action lawsuit that claimed the company deceived customers when it claimed that VFFs would decrease foot injuries and strengthen foot muscles. As reported in the Washington Post: The company agreed to put aside $3.75 million to pay refunds of as much as $94 to […]
Want to run a race, but there isn’t one scheduled? Want to tackle a biathlon (running and bike riding), but there isn’t one in your neighborhood? Want to run barefoot or in minimalist shoes, but tired of people yelling, “You can’t do that!” at you? Getting too cold for racing in barefoot-style sandals? Well, Frank […]
Barefoot running is becoming more popular every day. And, with the growing number of people throwing away their shoes comes… shoes! Barefoot shoes, that is. Chris McDougall’s book, Born To Run, featured the Vibram Five Fingers shoes (sort of like a glove for your feet) as well as the low-tech, traditional Mexican huaraches, which the […]