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This is the second part of my review of the “Evo”, a type of performance running shoe sold by VIVOBAREFOOT. Be sure to read the first part of this review. You can also find more product evaluations at my review page.

It’s been a while since I’ve worn any kind of shoes on a regular basis that [...]

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Opening up a package from VIVOBAREFOOT is like getting a present on Christmas morning. I’m always pleasantly surprised to discover how much thought and attention to detail that they put into the presentation of their product. I suppose since you primarily have to buy their shoes through online retail and then have them shipped [...]

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This is the second part of my review of the Original RunAmoc LITE, a type of moccasin made in America and sold by Soft Star Shoes. Be sure to read the first part of this review. You can also find more product evaluations at my review page.

Wet Feet and Dry Feet

The [...]

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Although the barefoot running movement puts a lot of stock in the concept that the human body evolved to run and move without shoes, the full truth is that humans have been wearing some form of footwear for thousands of years. Ancient cultures invented sandals and moccasins, and as their civilizations grew they wore [...]

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This is the second part of my review of the Original Luna Sandal, a type of running huaraches that were developed by “Barefoot Ted” McDonald. Be sure to read the first part, with my introduction to huaraches.

More on Lacing

After getting a chance to try out some of the different lacing options for [...]

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If you’ve read the book Born to Run, then you know who “Barefoot Ted” McDonald is and how he became famous for his advocacy of barefoot and minimalist running.

Luna Sandals was founded by Barefoot Ted as an extension of his years of experimenting with and making huarache sandals. His company makes [...]

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I originally got started with barefoot and minimalist running when I bought my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers, my black KSO’s.

The black KSO (which stands for “keep stuff out”) is the most popular model of Vibram’s toe shoes, and it’s no surprise. They’re simple, discreet, and incredibly versatile.

I’ve had my [...]

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If you have read the book Born to Run you are probably familiar with the ancient footwear known as huaraches. If not, I think one could easily describe them as the closest thing to being barefoot while still having protection for the bottom of your feet.

This blog post is a summary of my [...]

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Not long after I started wearing my Vibram Five Fingers I realized that I needed some kind of alternative for work and casual social occasions. While I was immensely happy with my VFF’s, and wasn’t particularly shy about wearing them in public, sometimes the curious eyes and questions could be a barrier to comfortable and [...]

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