How thick should your barefoot sandals be?
Sandal thickness is such a big question mark for people and a potential point of contention in the barefoot community. You can’t just pick a […]
Guides
Lacing Techniques and other Suggestions for Shoe Fit Problems
A lot of things change when you switch to minimalist footwear. One of the benefits is that your feet ‘wake up!’ No longer cocooned tightly […]
Choosing the Best Barefoot Shoes for Big Kids
Today, I’m hosting Jessica Freson from PedTerra (formerly Young Sole Shoes). Jessica knows kids’ minimalist shoes inside and out and has a lot of great […]
Choosing the Right Barefoot Outdoor Sandal
When it comes to minimalist, foot-friendly sandals for diverse needs (versus purely dressy options), the world is your oyster. You can have thin or thick […]
Ways to improve your toe splay and foot health
One way mainstream shoes greatly affect your health is to tightly control your foot’s ability to splay. Shoes literally bind your feet to keep them […]
Introduction to Vibram FiveFingers (VFFs for short)
In this introductory post, I’m going to cover some basics to help people get started with these foot-friendly, super-minimalist, power-house shoes. What are VFFs? Vibram […]
Finding Barefoot Shoes on Amazon
Amazon is a great place to try barefoot shoes. When you move from traditional footwear to barefoot shoes there are so many new considerations. Your […]
What are Barefoot Shoes?
What makes a minimalist shoe? Does it have to look a certain way? What is good for my feet? You can get really nuanced here, […]