Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking

Submitted by damien on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 19:12

I recently wrote an article for Backpacking Light titled Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking. A subscription is required to view the full article. Did you know that Backpacking Light has a special subscription offer for Toe Salad members?

Article Summary:

Barefoot/minimalist shoes are shoes designed to allow the foot to function as naturally (and as close to barefoot) as possible, while still offering some level of protection from the environment. The following are considered to be the basic characteristics of a minimalist shoe...

A Review of the GoLite Tara Lite

Submitted by damien on Sun, 03/20/2011 - 22:17

The GoLite Tara Lite is a new take on shoe design, a fusion of old and new: the design team took elements of a huarache sandal and built them into a shoe. This probably has some of you scratching your heads, wondering what kind of logic stands behind such a marriage. Is it the best of both worlds, the worst of both worlds, a marketing gimmick... or something else?

Inov-8's Position on Transitioning to Minimalist Shoes

Submitted by damien on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 22:53

Inov-8 just released a press release today regarding their position on transitioning to minimalist shoes. Additionally, they also released a document summarizing some current research on barefoot and minimalist footwear. Both documents are attached to this post, Enjoy!

How do I Transition My Running to More Minimal Shoes?

Submitted by markcucu on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 18:19

This is a great question and one I get asked frequently. There isn't a set formula that can be applied to all situations. There is a big difference between transitioning to a Newton shoe, a pair of FiveFingers, or completely barefoot. Newton shoes have more protection than your bare feet and therefore will require less time to safely adapt than a pure minimalist shoe. The most important question to ask is whether you are prepared to set your goal as running barefoot/minimalist rather than a set amount of mileage per week.

How Going Barefoot Made Me Stronger

Submitted by john.sifferman on Sun, 03/06/2011 - 11:15

Don’t ask me to explain what triggered the decision because I honestly can’t remember. What I can tell you is that I had no idea what I was getting myself into. A few years ago, my feet were confined to every possible permutation of footwear. I literally never went anywhere without a pair of shoes or boots on my feet – even the beach! You could accurately deduce that I was a junkie of laces and soles, but all that changed sometime between the Fall of 2008 and Spring of 2009.

A Review of the Altra Adam

Submitted by damien on Sun, 02/27/2011 - 17:47

A month ago I posted my first impressions on the Adam, Altra's soon-to-be-released multi-purpose outdoor minimalist shoe. My first impressions were good, but as I have learned, sometimes first impressions can fade after spending quality time with a product. Now after having spent another month putting the Adam through it's paces, is the lustre still there?

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