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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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1answer
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I have bad feet and wondering if the Pure Leather Glove for women is a good fit..
I have had recent surgery for a disjointed toe and have Morton's Neuroma and nothing fits with out eventual pain. I have been lead to believe that I need a thick cushioned sole fo …
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10answers
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Over-pronation and barefoot shoes - are they compatible?
I have chronic back issues. Especially my low back. Years ago, when I ran, I used to get shoes for over-pronation. Recently, my chiropractor is trying to get me to let him evalu …
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5answers
131 views
I do a lot of walking and have just started a running program. Should I wear minimalist shoes for walking and regular for running? Or some other combination of the two?
I have only begun to learn about minimalist shoes. I started my running program (typical couch to 5k program) with sketchers go run. I noticed that I am never sore in the places I …
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6answers
245 views
The right shoes for cross-country running
My middle-shool age son is going to run with the cross-country team this fall and I am looking for the right shoe for him to wear. He has some VFFs but they are starting to wear. …
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7answers
200 views
Cross country shoes
My son is just finishing up his first year of cross-country in high school. Out of ignorance on my part, he has done all his training in Nike Free 3.0's, which I now realize is in …
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7answers
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Do Tom’s shoes work well as minimal dress casual shoes?
I've just recently converted to wearing five fingers, and I must find a dress casual shoe to wear at work and other formal events that is as minimal as possible. I don't need (and …
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8answers
685 views
Minimalist Footwear for Cycling
So, after a long series of troubleshooting Plantar Faciitis, I discovered the source was biking, while wearing my VFF's. Not walking, even walking more than 20 miles a day, but as …
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Anyone making shoe changes with paleo?
I am a woman who wore high heels all the time....and I stand all day. Before I would have been buried in my heels and there was nothing anyone could have done to change my mind. Al …
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10answers
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Any runners who have overcome shin splints? How did you do it?
I started running in high school on the cross country team. I was great for the first couple years, but in year 3 I also joined the track team and developed shin splints. I didn't …
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10answers
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Transition to Barefoot Lifestyle
Ok, so I've been primal for about 3 months now and it's definitely the best decision I've ever made. I've been reading into going barefoot. However, I live in Chicago so bare feet …
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4answers
727 views
Anybody excited about the New balance minimus zero shoes???
Zero drop and the whole shoe is one fabric, no stitchings on top.
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Alternating between minimal and other sports
I recently brought a pair of minimal runing shoes and I love them. I am easing into them and they feel great. My question is, I also play soccer, and hockey...does switching betwee …
