Monthly Archives: October 2010

Barefoot is a growing trend

As Kelly Blotter passes by on the trail through Landreth Park, one of the most noticeable differences is the sound that’s made. Or the lack of it, vibram five fingers,actually. The vibram five fingers running shoes that grip his feet … Continue reading

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Foot protection needed here

I’ve been kayaking for a few months and have been looking for a neoprene bootie that lets my feet breathe. I’ve tried wearing my Keens and they are way too big, and the neoprene booties I’ve purchased make my feet … Continue reading

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China’s Forex Reserves Hit An All-Time High

As the dollar plummets in value, China’s massive currency reserves have hit an all-time high.China’s forex reserves rose $194 billion in Q3 to a record level of $2.65 trillion U.S. dollars according to China Daily.Total reserves rose 16.5% year over … Continue reading

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Specialists Launch Leading New Ecommerce Site

This week UK sports and outdoor shoes specialist newvibramshop.com  reveals its state of the art website inspired by the most successful US online retailers and reports a surge in sales five fingers during its first weekend. Founded in 2004, the … Continue reading

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New shoes offer, instead of going barefoot

They have been referred to as “the new Crocs,” but Zac Lounsberry, graduate student in biology, said vibram five fingers “are just so much better.” “On top of the fact that they look just a little bit less stupid, they’re … Continue reading

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A special walking experience guaranteed

Running Shoes like vibram fivefinger shoes Are In big Demand Among Runners, professional or not–Do you think so? May I ask is running a part of your daily exercise? Do you usually participate in marathons? If that’s what happened to … Continue reading

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Barefoot running isn’t for all

Q. A couple of weeks ago you wrote about running shoes—vibram fivefinger shoes and orthotics, I am reading a lot about barefoot running. What is your take on it? A. It is an interesting subject, that is for sure. Personally, … Continue reading

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The rise of barefoot running

The benefits of barefoot running with five finger shoes,as the human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Like other body parts, they need to be stimulated and exercised. Going barefoot strengthens muscles, … Continue reading

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UFO tales keep going on

What is it with these UFO reports from China? Even though sightings of unidentified flying objects were initially reported weeks or months ago, the stories just keep generating headlines — for example, this week in The vibram five fingers, a … Continue reading

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Barefoot Run to Benefit Cancer Center

The first annual TravelCountry.com Barefoot Fun Run  will take place on Saturday, five finger shoes, November 13, 2010, at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, FL, the proceeds of which will be going to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, … Continue reading

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