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Minimalist “Barefoot” Casual Shoes: Why Don’t We Have More Options?

Feb 4, 2012 | 20 Comments

“Can you recommend a pair of casual or business minimalist shoes?”

I get this question at least once every week.  There aren’t too many options.  Merrell made the Tough Glove.  Vivo has a good few models.  The new Stems are good options.  A few non-minimalist companies produce workable solutions.  But for the most part, the market is still barren.

I’ve always wondered why.  After all, there’s A LOT of demand.  Once people make the switch to Read More...

What is Nike Up To?

Feb 3, 2012 | 14 Comments

It appears as though Nike is finally making a little noise in the minimalist market, starting with a “transition” version of the Free.  Rumor has it they’re going to be releasing a 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm drop shoe with the idea that people will be able to transition down from high-heeled shoes to minimal shoes.

It would seem my “Nike hypothesis” is coming to fruition.  According to another source within a major online running shoe retailer, online sales numbers for Read More...

Southern California Clinics, Susan G. Komen, and BRU

Feb 2, 2012 | 9 Comments

Multiple news post time!

Bareform Clinics!

First, we finally have the dates and times for our next two Southern California clinics:

Saturday, February 25th from 10-2 @ Running Skirts flagship store, 676 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 230-8187
Sunday, February 26th (morning, exact time to be announced) @ Pt. Magu State Park as part of the Malibu Day and Midnight Madness event (I think we’re doing a course preview).  I’ve heard multiple people say the half Read More...