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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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Can anyone recommend minimalistic footwear for the office that will be worn indoors and on blacktop/concrete with a lot of walking.

Can anyone recommend minimalistic footwear for the office that will be worn indoors and on blacktop/concrete with a lot of walking, in Florida, and during the summer? Basically, I …
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Vibram FiveFingers: which models have you tried and liked (men’s and women’s), esp. “multipurpose” models?

Which have you tried and particularly which ones are good all-purpose models (that I can use for road/trail-running, walking around, and going to the gym)? Any advice would be help …
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Do you wear minimal dress shoes? How about a paleo club shoe

http://www.russellminimalistfootwear.com/ http://www.indiegogo.com/the-Primal-Professional-barefoot-dress-shoe I'm starting to see quite a few paleo/barefoot dress shoes. Althoug …
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Minimalist outdoor footwear

I am wondering if anyone has some suggestions for minimalist hiking boots or something of the sort. I have seen some things online, but my main concern is that I will be walking ar …
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Favorite minimalist footwear for a toddler.

So, Paleo baby started walking at 10 months (he's 11 months now) and we live in New England so his days of nothing but socks in the park are numbered as soon as it gets a bit coole …
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Cheap minimal footwear

Right now my go-to shoes are starting to fall apart, and I'm starting to look for a good everyday shoe to replace them with. What I'm looking for is: under $80 ideally wide toe …
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How do you care for your feet?

I always get callouses on my feet, more so when summer rolls around and all I want to wear are boat shoes... I get a lot of callouses on my toes, especially big toe. I end up com …
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How can I reconcile my love of cowboy boots with my love of barefoot running and natural foot health?

Is it incredibly detrimental to my foot health, and overall health (i.e. posture, joint function, longevity) that I only wear cowboy boots? I love running in minimal footwear. I' …
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Clinical Trials for Running Shoes

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2012/05/16/skechers-proves-we-need-clinical-trials-of-running-shoes/ http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01334346?term=vibram&rank= …
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Best winter footwear strategy?

Is it more natural to let your feet get cold in the winter-- e.g. "minimalist footwear"? Or is it better to really bundle up the feet and keep them warm-- e.g. fur-lined moccasins? …
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Why do I need arch support?

A couple of weeks ago, I bought a pair of Merrell Pace Gloves and I love them. I used to have a lot of shin pain when I walked and ran, but I have no pain when I wear them. I'm a …
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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 …
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Hospital work: to minimalist shoe or not?

I am doing clinical work at a hospital right now, and I'm on my feet half the time, and sitting for the other half. There's a lot of running up and down cold, hard stairs and walk …
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Barefoot shoe people, should I wear them if I’m not a runner?

I'm not a runner, though I used to years and years ago. I have no interest in distance running, though I may add a sprint session once per week. I have zero exercise regimen except …

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