Benefits of Barefoot

How Effective Are Barefoot Running Shoes?

Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld

So who should be using barefoot running shoes? The answer is very few people should. Only those people with stable (not flexible) first metatarsals will do well with these shoes, as well as those with very powerful lower leg musculature.

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Benefits of Barefoot: Special Offer for Huffington Post Readers

Hillary Newman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hillary Newman

I've always been a runner- or at least I was until I 'ran' into knee trouble a few years ago. Now, you could call me an elipicalist. While VH1's I Lo...

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The Barefoot Alternative: Vibram Five Fingers Shoes

Tim Ferriss | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tim Ferriss

In the concrete jungle, glass and other dangers make going Bushman a roll of the dice at best. Tetanus or a trip to the ER? I'll pass. I will however, wear my Vibram five fingers shoes.

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The Benefits Of Bare Feet

New York Magazine | Adam Sternbergh | Posted 11.17.2011

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Walking is easy. It's so easy that no one ever has to teach you how to do it. It's so easy, in fact, that we often pair it with other easy activities-...

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