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More Five Fingers Questions

More Five Fingers Questions

by Tyler Hurst on Feb 27, 2011 3

Every time I’m at some sort of public event, be it a spring training game, business networking meeting or even at the grocery store, I seem to always get asked about my shoes. I’m happy to answer the questions, but man, there are a few I’d rather not be asked again. Ever again. This may […]

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The MyFiveFingers.com Year-Long Giveaway has a Sponsor!

The MyFiveFingers.com Year-Long Giveaway has a Sponsor!

by admin on Feb 23, 2011 1

As you probably know, we are running a really fun giveaway during 2011 where we are giving away a free pair of FiveFingers each month.  There are a number of different ways you can enter to win (details below), and if you are selected, you get to pick your style and size and they’re shipped […]

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Can You Repair a Hole in FiveFingers?

Can You Repair a Hole in FiveFingers?

by Brian Patterson on Feb 22, 2011 7

Our friend on Twitter, @alfonsaur, tweeted us the sad pic below, asking if we had any advice on how to go about fixing a small burn hole on the FiveFingers big toe.  We told @alfonsaur that we’d pose the question to our super-smart community, so we ask you: How would you repair these FiveFingers?  Duct […]

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Traveling with Five Fingers

Traveling with Five Fingers

by Tyler Hurst on Feb 20, 2011 0

I hate traveling. Whether it’s a plane ride, a road trip across the country or even a weekend jaunt across the state, there are few things I look less forward to than going somewhere away from home. It’s not that I hate people or other places, it’s that I can’t stand packing and having to […]

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Just Like Riding a Bike

Just Like Riding a Bike

by Emily Gindle on Feb 19, 2011 4

I ride my bike almost everywhere. I had a car when I first moved out here to Tucson, a run-down jalopy that took me across the country half a dozen times. That car was good to me. I was not so good to it. I was broke for one, and knew nothing about standard car […]

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FiveFingers for Kids

FiveFingers for Kids

by Dan Hinckley on Feb 18, 2011 16

Its clear that Vibram FiveFingers are continually becoming more and more popular, and its not just among runners. Individuals are wearing these “Barefoot” shoes to work in, run in, and even relax in. The trend is catching on with individuals of all ages. Teachers wear these shoes, with an added benefit of catching the attention […]

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Do You Wear FiveFingers at Work?

Do You Wear FiveFingers at Work?

by Brian Patterson on Feb 14, 2011 45

Are you one of the lucky ones who are able to wear FiveFingers to work on a daily basis? That is the question we recently posed to our Twitter Followers (you can follow us on Twitter: @myfivefingers). We also asked them to send us a note or snap a pic of their FiveFinger experience at […]

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Five Fingers in the Gym

Five Fingers in the Gym

by Tyler Hurst on Feb 10, 2011 4

As part of my quest to get in better shape, I’ve found that running helps build stronger legs, strengthens my feet and gives me something to do when I’m bored. What long distance running doesn’t do much of is help me lose weight, build muscle all over my body and increase peak cardiovascular endurance. So […]

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What are Your Tips for My First Triathlon?

What are Your Tips for My First Triathlon?

by admin on Feb 09, 2011 9

This is a guest post by Derek Garibaldi. Derek reached out to us on Twitter asking for advice and information for competing in his first triathlon, and also wearing FiveFingers for the first time. We thought it’d be a great idea for Derek to write a little bit about himself and what he is trying […]

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Five Fingers review – Sprints, KSOs, Classics and Bikilas

Five Fingers review – Sprints, KSOs, Classics and Bikilas

by Tyler Hurst on Feb 08, 2011 7

As a full-time Five Fingers wearer since early 2010, it’s been important to me to own the right model of Five Fingers for each activity that I’m involved in. Whether it’s running long distances, running in the heat, everyday strolls or walking in the cold, I have a pair of Five Fingers for nearly every […]

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