Buying shoes. You either love it or hate it. I get it. I used to work in a running shoe store and had unlimited choices, but I still needed help choosing a suitable model. The main deciding factor comes down…

When I first read the press release from Nike mentioning they’re launching an “early walker shoe” I was very cynical.  Of course they are; it’s a market they don’t own yet….  But it was only when I continued reading when…

If you’ve subscribed to my newsletter, you likely know I completed my first 100km in the hills of Lake District, UK.  But can you believe I was in a pickle for what trail shoe to wear for the race?  I…

If you’re reading this post, I hope you’ve read Step 1 in Barefoot Running first, as it’s essential to understanding how to stave off injuries when first dipping your toe into barefoot running. But since you’re here, I’m going to…

Today I’m going to try and find you the best barefoot road shoe for your feet. Not every shoe brand and model will fit your foot perfectly. Some won’t be wide enough, some won’t be deep enough, and some will…

So, you want to run barefoot? Or at least run in minimal shoes.  You’ve heard all the hype about a stronger foundation, a reduced injury risk, and transitioning to a more natural way of running…you know, the type of running…

Barefoot running. We’ve been on this hype train before. Born To Run? Vibram Five Fingers? “You’ll never be injured again.” Sadly, over a decade ago, idealizations and the swell of the barefoot movement grew far too fast, spread lies, and…

I’m big on barefoot running. If you don’t believe me check out “Are you running shoes causing your injuries?” and you’ll see why. For most people, the biggest hurdle to barefoot running is transitioning from traditional shoes into minimal shoes.…

How do you know if maximal shoes are better for long-distance running? And are minimal shoes only good for workouts? Let’s find out. Maximal shoes soften the impact running has on your body. Still, they are made of a lot…