Barefoot 2.0 – Why Foot-Shaped and Barefoot Shoes Are the Future
Barefoot shoes are back! This time, it’s more than a trend. Discover the benefits of foot-shaped footwear, from improved comfort and foot health to stylis
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The Crucial Role of the Big Toe: Foot shaped Shoes vs. Conventional Shoes
Discover the crucial role of the big toe in foot health and why conventional shoes might be harming it. Learn how foot-shaped shoes can improve alignment and pr
Don’t DNF Your Next Race: Picking the Perfect Minimal Trail Shoe for Protection
Fans of barefoot-feel trail shoes, listen up! Racing in those minimal kicks might risk injury and a DNF (did not finish). This post explores why opting for a
Are Super Shoes faster than Barefoot?
Today I set out to answer the question, “What is faster, super shoes or barefoot?”. You may be surprised by the answer I came to considering my back
Why use Zero Drop Running shoes?
Traditional shoes felt unnatural. Zero-drop changed everything! Improved balance, relaxed stride, stronger calves – all with a more natural running experi
Beginner’s Guide to Running: How Altra Shoes Can Help
Choosing the right footwear is crucial for beginner runners. Altra shoes, with their unique FootShape™ Fit and Zero-Drop philosophy, offer a natural, comfortabl
The Hidden Dangers of Narrow Toe Boxes in Shoes: A Foot Health Perspective
Foot health is important. Similar to oral health, heart health, gut health, and all other “healths,” we can do things to maintain peak performance –but we don’t
Barefoot vs Traditional Running Shoes: A Comprehensive Guide for Runners
You’ve got your running clothes on. Your watch is charged. You’ve done the dishes, watered the plants, and ticked off all the chores that didn’t need doing. Now
How to Avoid the Risks of Barefoot Running
Barefoot running offers a unique approach to enhancing performance and reducing injuries. This post delves into transitioning safely, countering industry myths,
How Should a Barefoot Shoe Fit?
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 suit
Barefoot Nike’s! But only for babies?
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 th
What Zero Drop Shoe I used for a 100km race
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