Review
Merrell Bare Access Review
When I first heard of Merrell’s plan to produce a zero dropped cushioned shoe, I was dismayed. I have been a long-term opponent to any cushioning in shoes. The main reason is simple- cushioning increases the force of your foot landing. For a barefoot runner, this is a big deal. Cushioning turns our normally-gentle foot landing into a clomping trot. Unless we consciously lighten our stride. The problem is that cushioned shoes require you to Read More...
Stem Origins Review
Stem is one of a group of minimalist shoe upstarts that have hit the scene over the last year or so. Their founder Andrew Rademacher has an interesting story that would resonate with many. Over the last year or so I’ve loosely followed Andrew’s development of the Origins shoe. Most initial attempts at minimalist shoes are… well, pretty bad. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.
First Impressions
The Origins is an aesthetically-pleasing shoe. The color scheme is a Read More...
Vibram Five Fingers SeeYa Review: The Best VFF Since the KSO?
I’ve had a bit of a love/hate relationship with Five Fingers. When I started barefoot running, they did not exist. My minimalist shoes consisted of a collection of ill-fitting aqua socks. When Barefoot Ted first wrote about them back in 2006 or so, I immediately bought a pair- black KSOs.
The shoes were awesome! The fit was far superior to the aqua socks and they lasted more than 100 miles. I wore them for Read More...
