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Why Modern Shoes Destroy Your Feet, And Zero-Drop Shoes Are Superior
The next time you hear the term “shoe technology”, run screaming for the trees, because there has never been a single shred of evidence that shoes improve impact absorption, nor prevent injuries, and tons of research affirming that shoes are the driving cause of overuse injuries in runners.

Peluvas vs the original Vibram 5-fingers
We’ve learned from the setbacks the barefoot movement has experienced in the past, and present the most functional, stylish, versatile and safe barefoot-inspired shoe ever developed. We are also committed to educating you about best practices and smooth transitions

These Are The BEST Fitness Benchmarks To Pursue For Longevity
The internet is awash with clever posts and videos about “important fitness benchmarks” that everyone “should” achieve to call themselves fit. It’s fun to consider challenges that express full body...

Read THIS before you put on those summer flip flops
If you think flip-flops qualify as barefoot-inspired minimalist footwear, think again. Any footwear that does not fully connect to the foot, such as slides, house slippers, mules, Crocs, clogs, and...

Bare Feet Absorb Impact Better Than Shoes - Really!
Look at all the padding in those super-cushioned running shoes–surely they must provide better protection than a bare foot slamming down onto a sidewalk or running trail? Incredibly, the answer is no! While this is certainly counterintuitive, science strongly validates the idea that impact forces are greatly minimized when running barefoot. There are 26 bones and 33 joints in each foot, many of them sponge-like and designed for impact absorption and propulsion. No wonder DaVinci said, “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.”

Escape the Endorphin Addiction For A Stress-Balanced Approach To Running
Doing the vast majority of your endurance training at or below your fat max heart rate is a great way to promote continued aerobic development and avoid exhaustion.