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We don’t need no stinkin’ shoes! Barefoot running takes off

on May 10, 2010

They say that running barefoot is like gardening naked in the backyard: it’s not for all seasons, and your neighbors will probably stare. But is this trend only for the serious runner, or is this an opportunity for the rest of us to kick our Nikes to the corner? Mary Flynn has the story.

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4 Comments

  1. laura on May 10, 2010 at 11:27 am

    ok I love this site, but I find it interesting that there is an add for Reebok ZigTech shoes right on the front page



  2. laura on May 10, 2010 at 11:31 am

    Sorry I thought I was on the barefoot running site.



  3. Jan on May 10, 2010 at 11:40 am

    Love to see more information coming out about BF running. It’s the most fun, since, gosh, running BF as a child!



  4. Steven Sashen on May 10, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    For people who want to try barefoot running but are worried about steeping on (or in) something, I’d like to recommend Invisible Shoe huarache running sandals (you can Google them). VERY barefoot feel. And you can make them yourself or get them inexpensively with the info at the Invisible Shoe site.



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