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

“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?

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

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...

Very Tentative 2012 Schedule of Clinics, Races, and Events

We’ve been working on our schedule for about a month.  It looks like we have a pretty good grasp on the tentative schedule.  The exact , time, and location of clinics will be announced here, on Facebook, and on Twitter.  Additional clinics will be added as we get closer to the events or races.  This is what it looks like as of right now:

Series of clinics in Southern California, Northern California, Seattle, Boise, and Portland (tentative, Read More...

The Ultramarathon Book: The Vision. and My 50k Crash and Burn

Today has been eventful.  I…

1. Finished the outline from all the ideas for the ultra book… thanks for all the input!

2. Ran the Coldwater 50k outside Phoenix… and DNFed after about 6 miles.  I hurt my knee a few days ago running eight miles to pick up our Suburban (needed wheel bearings).  It felt okay yesterday, so I decided to run the 50k.  The pain set in after three miles.  Shelly, still recovering from Read More...

New Balance Minimus Amp (MT1010): Some Recon

Thanks to Bryon Powell and the gang at irunfar.com for the photo- check out their post for even more details on the MT1010.

Here are some teaser details for New Balance’s Minimus Amp, which goes by the MT1010 code:

Due to be released in July with a price tag of about $100,
4mm drop,
More cushioning than the MT10 (first generation Minimus Trail),
Uses same last as the Minimus Trail Zero,
Sockless liner,
Vibram sole

This shoe looks like an intermediate trail shoe that would fit Read More...

An Interview with Vibram USA’s Tony Post

A few months ago, I asked for feedback in the form of a survey.  Several people suggested I start tapping my contacts in the running industry for some interviews.  It’s been a slow process, but here’s the first- an interview with Vibram USA president Tony Post.

Vibram, as many of you know, has been at the forefront of the barefoot and minimalist shoe movement.  Tony has a fascinating vision for the future of minimalism, which he Read More...