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Best place to buy Vibram Five-Fingers in Europe/Sweden?
Most threads here seems to deal with American stores in which some doesn't ship internationally. What is the best place to buy Five-Fingers that ship to Sweden?
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Barefoot shoes without those silly toes exposed?
I got an email solicitation from The Walking Company about their new line which "enables your foot to function as if you were barefoot.":
http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/ecco-bio …
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Foot issues with sprinting
This might be a weird question but since I started sprinting my right food has been having these waves of heat. It's not painful just a strange feeling. It's usually occurring whil …
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How to keep barefoot shoes from stinking?
Any great ideas? So far I have tried:
-gently handwash and leave in the sun to dry (this works, but it's time consuming)
-store in a box of baking soda, with some sprinkled in t …
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Best barefoot like everyday shoe?
Yes I been googling hardcore this one I promise, so many choices and the ones that keep coming up are the VFF shoes. Now personally I don't really like the aesthetics of the shoe, …
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Are antibiotics my only option for cellulitis of my foot after barefoot walking?
Downside to barefoot walking... you step on stuff.
Story goes, I stepped on something, my foot got infected and now I have cellulitis around the wound. The Doctor removed the tiny …
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To treat or not to treat childs fallen arches/flat feet.
I need a little advice please regarding my sons fallen arches. he is 10 years old, tall & lean. His joints have more play than average (as in they hyperextend a little) but he' …
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Has anyone tried this particular barefoot shoe?
So I didn't want to hijack the other recent barefoot shoe question, but in clicking through links I found this shoe http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ladies/achilles-ladies.html which …
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Barefoot walking: where should your foot strike?
As I've gone through the questions related to barefooting, I've found a lot about barefoot running but not so much about barefoot walking. Everyone seems to concur that running sho …
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Shoes, Running & Lifting
I'm thinking: Merrel Barefoot, NB Minimal, Reebok minimalist
Except, I'm just not sure which would be good for doing Crossfit, running and lifting weights both, but also minimalis …
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barefoot shoes for indoor soccer / futsal?
I'm looking for recommendations for barefoot/minimalist shoes that also offer a bit of protection for toes and the top of the foot as I want them primarily for indoor soccer, where …
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7answers
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Feet width changes after barefoot?
Do your feet (the physical feet, not walking mechanics) seem different after long-term barefoot walking/running?
Here's a study concluding that born-barefoot walkers have wider fe …
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Playing Sports Barefoot and/or in Minimalist Footwear
I started running barefoot and in my vibrams last summer. I didn't play sports much - just tennis a few times. It was very weird playing barefoot and in my vibrams although If i di …
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What minimalist shoes are best for hot weather?
Summer's coming here in Australia. I wear my VFF Sprints everywhere, but sometimes the concrete underneath my feet can feel really hot. Not scorchingly hot, but enough to be uncomf …
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What are your tips for barefooting?
I am wanting to try barefooting. Certain facts: I am about 330 down from 386 in December. I also live in a part of Alaska that gets as cold as -55F.
Around my house and yard I a …