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Review: Vibram FiveFinger Speed

Review: Vibram FiveFinger Speed

by Corey Nagle on Nov 07, 2011 28

 I’ve been watching (read: lusting after) the Vibram FiveFingers Speed for, well, since I first put my eyes on them, but I just couldn’t quite pull the trigger on a pair because of some, uh, issues. I’ll get to that in a bit. A little background: the Vibram FiveFingers Speed debuted in Europe around spring […]

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De-funking your FiveFingers in 3 easy steps

De-funking your FiveFingers in 3 easy steps

by Corey Nagle on Oct 18, 2011 13

I love my black Classics. I wear them constantly. And as soon as you get within five feet of them after a hard week’s wear, you know it. A year or so of almost non-stop wear has left them a bit on the ripe side, no matter how many trips through the washing machine they […]

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$25 Million Settlement Against Reebok for False Claims

$25 Million Settlement Against Reebok for False Claims

by Corey Nagle on Sep 28, 2011 1

Way to go FTC! Apparently (according to Gawker) Reebok has agreed to a settlement of $25 million “to resolve charges that the company deceptively advertised” its EasyTone and RunTone shoes. Apparently, there’s no data backing up Reebok’s claims that these types of shoes actually do you any good whatsoever. Surprise, suprise. From AdAge: Under the […]

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Adidas Adipure Trainers – First Look

Adidas Adipure Trainers – First Look

by Corey Nagle on Aug 24, 2011 26

It appears that Adidas is jumping on the minimalist shoe wave with their new Adipure Trainers. These will be available in November for around $90 for both men and women in four different colors. “Another FiveFingers knockoff? Oh great.” That’s the first thing you thought when you saw the newly announced Adidas Adipure Trainer, wasn’t […]

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What Exactly Are “Minimalist Shoes”?

What Exactly Are “Minimalist Shoes”?

by Corey Nagle on Aug 03, 2011 9

I can’t remember a “craze” that’s taken off quite as fast as barefoot living/running and minimalist shoes. Then again, that may just be because I’m neck-deep in it day in and day out… With what seems like every shoe manufacturer in the market (and more springing up every day), the term “minimalist shoe” is getting […]

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New for 2012: The New Balance Minimus Collection

New for 2012: The New Balance Minimus Collection

by Corey Nagle on Jul 06, 2011 4

Here they are: New Balance’s second iteration of their minimalist collection, the NB Minimus. Originally released in spring of 2011, the original Minimus models were a solid first attempt at a minimalist shoe by New Balance, but this new lineup looks amazing (especially if you’re a trail runner). The Dutch site frunning.eu got a preview […]

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What is the Best Surface to Run On?

What is the Best Surface to Run On?

by Corey Nagle on Jul 05, 2011 9

There’s a lot of conflict, especially among those new to minimalist shoes, as to what surface they should run on. It’s a conversation I’ve had two or three times just in the last week or two with folks interested in FiveFingers. Here’s a few tips to get you off in the right direction. Grass This […]

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