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Hardworking Entrepreneurs Turn to Minimalist Running and Crossfit

Hardworking Entrepreneurs Turn to Minimalist Running and Crossfit

by admin on Jan 29, 2014 12

It’s no secret that CrossFit and minimalist shoes go hand in hand. When you’re throwing yourself fully into the kind of full body, animalistic, intensity that CrossFit requires, wearing clunky sneakers seems likes a direct contradiction. It’s a Type Crossfit and minimalist running also both seem to appeal to a certain type of athlete. Someone […]

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And The Winner Is…

And The Winner Is…

by Kat on Nov 27, 2013 0

Congrats to our November giveaway winner: Bob Custerer Bob – You are the lucky recipient of a new pair of Vibram FiveFinger shoes. To claim your free pair, simply email kat@myfivefingers.com with the style and size of your choosing. Thanks so much for being a loyal FiveFingers fan! We look forward to seeing some pictures […]

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Vibram FiveFinger Giveaway

Vibram FiveFinger Giveaway

by Kat on Oct 04, 2013 9

October Giveaway Don’t forget to like us on Facebook this month for a chance to win a FREE pair of Vibram FiveFinger shoes. Share our latest post with giveaway details to increase your odds of winning. We’ll announce the lucky winner on our Facebook page on Wednesday, October 30th. Stay tuned for more information!

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Love Vibram FiveFingers? This could be YOU!

Love Vibram FiveFingers? This could be YOU!

by Kat on Aug 19, 2013 0

Our July winner, Tiffany, has already shucked off her old Vibrams in favor of the new pair we sent her! She requested the Blue/Yellow KMD Sports. She’s certainly not shy about wearing toe shoes! Check out these gorgeous new shoes. Then, she sent us a shot mid-workout. Looking good Tiffany! You’re an excellent KMD Sport […]

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My First Time: Steve’s Minimalist Shoe Journey

My First Time: Steve’s Minimalist Shoe Journey

by Kat on Apr 16, 2013 18

Many FiveFinger fans became so loyal to the brand because they experience a huge improvement in overall health and wellbeing. Steve M. recently wrote to us to share how he got started wearing the minimalist shoes and explained how his FiveFinger fashion has evolved over time. Here’s Steve’s story. My very first pair of “toe […]

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Minimalist Running: Barefoot Vs. Vibram FiveFingers

Minimalist Running: Barefoot Vs. Vibram FiveFingers

by Kat on Jan 03, 2013 12

Vibram FiveFingers offer runners the chance to experience the feel of barefoot running on a variety of surfaces. While most running experts advise transitioning slowly to barefoot running from the traditional supportive running shoe, Vibrams, when used correctly, can be an intermediary shoe. Or, they can be a healthy end result! Vibrams might be the […]

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FiveFingers: So Many Choices, What’s Best for Me?

FiveFingers: So Many Choices, What’s Best for Me?

by Agent Orange Blossom on Oct 22, 2012 31

This post originally appeared on the blog Minimalist Footwear Tips. Vibram FiveFingers: We wear them because we love the feeling of being barefoot and free. Or… We are cool We are all about functionality We seek a healthy alternative to regular footwear We want to look different We are attention seekers We are hardcore minimalists […]

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FiveFingers on Sunday

FiveFingers on Sunday

by Dan Hinckley on Sep 29, 2010 1

This article is a guest post by Jessica, a 30 year-old neonatal nurse who lives in Kentucky. In addition to her nursing responsibilities, Jessica is a wife and a grad student. She’s a proud member of the FiveFingers Army and was kind enough to share her recent experience with the famous footwear. The first time […]

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FiveFingers Reach the Islands

FiveFingers Reach the Islands

by Dan Hinckley on Sep 28, 2010 0

Did you know there are over 7,000 islands in the Philippines? Amazing isn’t it! And until recently the individuals living on those 7,000 islands had no access to Vibram FiveFingers. That all changed late last week when Vibram hosted a media launch announcing that they were bringing FiveFingers to the shores of the Philippines. The […]

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Training for a Vibram Marathon

Training for a Vibram Marathon

by Daniel Dessinger on Mar 19, 2010 3

My name is T and I’m a marathoner. So to be fair, I’ve only run one marathon. But as one of my best friends says, once a marathoner, always a marathoner. Last year, I ran 26.2 miles in stability running shoes. I wore a knee sleeve, an anti-inflammatory patch on my Achilles, and by the […]

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