My FiveFingers – Vibram, FiveFingers, Toe Shoes, Minimalist Shoes

The #1 complaint we hear from people new to the Vibram FiveFingers community is that the shoes are too expensive. It’s true that they range from about $50-$100 per pair, but any high quality performance shoe is going to cost in the $80-$120 range. If anything, Vibrams tend to run cheaper than a pair of [...]

Eric Orton, the coach from Born to Run, has a new book out. It’s called The Cool Impossible and it seeks to teach minimalist runners how to avoid injury, embrace the barefoot lifestyle more fully, and get in the right mindset to push farther and faster. Check out this video clip of the author briefly [...]

In case you haven’t yet heard the news, our sister site - The Naked Tablet - is hosting their first ever giveaway this month! The best part? Anyone is eligible to win a FREE Kindle Fire HD pre-loaded with your favorite minimalist running books and movies. Here’s how you can enter: LIKE The Naked Tablet on Facebook [...]

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, we have a lot to be thankful for. It’s easy to fixate on the horror of the day and the brutal manhunt, but out of respect for the runners, the victims, and their families, this community is joining the efforts to offer support and kindness to those [...]

Many FiveFinger fans became so loyal to the brand because they experience a huge improvement in overall health and wellbeing. Steve M. recently wrote to us to share how he got started wearing the minimalist shoes and explained how his FiveFinger fashion has evolved over time. Here’s Steve’s story. My very first pair of “toe [...]

Whether you’re a die-hard Vibram FiveFingers fan or you’re just thinking about investing in your first pair, everyone can benefit from this popular minimalist running footwear. So what is the best way to go about acquiring a pair of FiveFinger shoes? Read this step-by-step guide for our five tips. Figure Out Your Size Vibrams are [...]

The Vibram FiveFinger community is an enthusiastic one! We love spreading our passion for minimalist running and we love hearing great stories from fans. For the month of April, we want to hear about how you came to be a FiveFingers fan. How did you feel when you first saw the shoes? When did you [...]

This short video provides an overview of Kafka’s Fitness routine. Is it the barest of them all? Slate reporter, Sarah Wildman, interviews her father about the 15-minute exercise regimen invented over a hundred years ago by Danish fitness guru J.P. Muller. The workout improves strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility and is intended to be performed [...]

It appears the fitness apparel retailer, Lululemon, is experiencing something of a quality control issue. For those of you who missed it in the news, the Vancouver-based company is facing serious backlash for their most recent line of yoga and running bottoms. The black luon pants, which sell for around $90 a pair, provide inadequate [...]

There’s nothing like a goofy photo of a leprechaun running around in FiveFingers to get you in the holiday spirit! St. Patty’s Day usually means a weekend full of fun runs and races. If you can find a 5K (or longer race) in your region that’s not yet full, it’s not a bad idea to [...]