Barefoot Running
Should Athletes Wear Barefoot Shoes?
Barefoot shoes make about as much sense as unfrosted Pop-Tarts. Some people eat Pop-Tarts without their icing deliciousness (Brown Sugar is the best), and I don't trust those people. Barefoot [...]
Thinking About Purchasing Barefoot Shoes? Here’s What You Need to Know
There is a lot of research, marketing, and advertising that suggests barefoot shoes are the best option for your feet. However, it really depends on the individual. Like me, many [...]
5 Barefoot Exercises Every Runner Should Do
Every year, 75% of runners get injured at some point in a given year. The other 25% are lying. Now, if you run 1.75 miles each year before giving up [...]
The Great Footwear Debate
Selecting appropriate footwear for athletic and recreational activities can be difficult due to the array of options we have available today. Couple that with contradictory research or claims made by [...]
Ditch Your Running Shoes to Lift Better
If you're trying to move significant weight in the weight room, you need to kick off your running shoes before a big set.
Settling the Fitness Controversy of Barefoot Running
When Vibram FiveFingers shoes hit the market over a decade ago, they kicked off a trend with far-reaching consequences – barefoot running – and despite...
Puma Fass 500 S Running Shoe Offers a Cushy Minimal Ride
A new fall offering in Puma's popular Faas series: the 500 S running shoe. With a 4mm heel-to-toe drop, the 500 S makes it into the minimalist category. However, it [...]
An Athlete’s Guide to Buying Shoes
Perhaps Nelly said it best in his song Air Force Ones: "I said give me two pairs 'cause I need two pairs." Like Nelly, athletes can't have just one pair of [...]
What Athletes Need to Know About Barefoot Running
It looks like the barefoot running craze is here to stay. Carving out a niche in pop culture, minimalist running has won the hearts and minds of runners across the [...]
Lace Up the New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail for a Barefoot Running Experience
As the barefoot running phenomenon continues to gain momentum, running shoe companies are faced with a simple choice: adapt or die. Adapting to the minimalist, or near-barefoot, running experience—which has [...]
