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A Minimalist Running Shoe for Under $20

Shoes so cheap they could be a stocking stuffer? With a price tag of $19.99, that could be a possibility with FITKICKS. FITKICKS are a minimalist shoe with a zero-drop rubber sole and a polyester shell ... Continue Reading

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Impact Forces: How to Avoid Achilles, Shin, and Foot Injury: Part 2

In part one of this article I explained what impact forces are, why they are actually a good thing, and how shoes affect your body’s ability to perceive and receive these forces. Today, I want to explain ... Continue Reading

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Lems Shoes (Product Review)

Lems Shoes is the brainchild of Andrew Rademacher, who started making shoes in 2008, knowing absolutely nothing about them. Rademacher just knew the ones he had were uncomfortable and seemed unnatural. He ... Continue Reading

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Barefoot Running Shoes and Choosing the Right Shoe for You

At the top of the list of questions I get asked most frequently is, "What kind of shoes do I need for running?” The problem with these questions is that what we should be doing and what the fitness and ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: ToeSox Sport Socks

This is my second go around with ToeSox and my toes couldn’t be happier. In my first review of ToeSox, I described the joy of activities done in socks or barefoot made better by the more true, free feeling ... Continue Reading

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