Category Archives: Barefoot General

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Barefoot Shoes – 3 Years On

I started Barefoot Athlete in February 2010 when barefoot shoes were a novelty. It is now just over 3 years on and the concept of barefoot running has matured significantly since those early days. I thought it would be interesting … Continue reading

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NEW BALANCE NBX MINIMUS JACKET GIVEAWAY

During April we will be giving away  FREE New Balance NBX Minimus jackets  worth £65 to two lucky people. Find out how:

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The Best Barefoot Running Shoe

I have recently been road running with the shoe that I consider to be the best barefoot road running shoe. But first I should clarify my criteria for what constitues the best barefoot running shoe ………… a shoe that gives … Continue reading

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Not many barefoot shoes to be seen on my travels in France, Italy and Switzerland

I recently went on a holiday that took in La Plagne, Annecy, Arles and Aix en Provence and Beaune in France as well as Geneva in Switzerland and Courmayeur in Italy. It has become habit now but I cannot help … Continue reading

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BBC Panorama Kind To Barefoot Shoes

I watched a recent BBC Panorama program on TV that did a excellent job of debunking unsubstantiated claims for sports products. But as it progressed through sports nutrition, sports recovery and cushioned running shoes I nervously held my breath to … Continue reading

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I’m Now An Accredited VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot Running Coach

I am really pleased to be able to say that I have passed the accreditation process that Lee Saxby uses to approve students who have been on his barefoot running training course.

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New Balance Minimus and Zero Drop

When New Balance entered the barefoot shoe market in 2011 they did so with the New Balance Minimus MT10 trail shoe with a 4mm heel drop. The shoe proved very popular but there was a clamour of requests from customers … Continue reading

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Are My Barefoot Shoes Too Big?

“Are My Barefoot Shoes Too Big?” is one of the most common questions that we get asked. In many cases the answer is don’t worry they are probably just fine. So why is this?

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Barefoot Running Injuries

There seem to be more than the usual number of articles on the web this week about barefoot running injuries. The Mail Online article Barefoot running causes spate injuries enthusiasts quick ditching trainers.  is typical.

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Barefoot Running Photography

We have recently changed the image on our home page after we came across a great sports photographer called Jordan Weeks who has shot a number of barefoot running images in his portfolio. Here some of the shots from his … Continue reading

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