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  1. Blu3yy

    Vibrams???

    I've completed 3 half marathons and a 10KM in Bilika's. What I'm running with dialy. Currently they are so worn out at the moment they are almost worn through. I mostly run on the road but off-road is just as nice...never had a problem. I bought Vibram Speed XC's - just because they are...
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    Vibram problem - please help?

    Thank you! Will surely try that.
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    Making minimalist shoes

    Pleasure. Let me know how you get on.
  4. Blu3yy

    Making minimalist shoes

    Oh nice, checkout this one..
  5. Blu3yy

    Making minimalist shoes

    Hi there, please share the link, would love to make a pair for the winter. Thanks for your reply.
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    Making minimalist shoes

    Hey Sid, Thank you for your feedback. I know about softstarshoes but the hassle of importing them...
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    Making minimalist shoes

    After my second summer in Xeroshoes, I spend the winter catering in Vivobarefoot shoes to compensate for the cold/etc In Vivobarefoot shoes I got such heel problems (probably from heel striking) and my toes were so squished together I cannot put my toes into my Vibrams anymore. Now start of...
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    Vibram problem - please help?

    Good Morning, I need some help please? A year ago I bought Xeroshoes and converted to minimalism - I've spend most if not all of my time in my Xero's but now its getting cooler and I need something warmer so I bought a pair of waterproof Vibrams for the wet Cape Town winters. Problem is I...
  9. Blu3yy

    Workshoes

    I've been wearing Xeroshoes for the last 8 months, looking at buying a pair of nice xerodrop, flat flat flat leather shoe with a nice big atomic toe-box for everyday/work? Any suggestions? Vellies is an option but trying to persaide people that when I say "xerodrop" I mean xerodrop is a bit of...
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    My Training Regimen

    I'm training for my 4th race this year. I am currently training for a my second half marathon in July. I will be running this half marathon yoohoo!!! Super excited. What I'm doing is short distances between 4-8km at the moment, I'll up my km's in the next few weeks between 10-15km, in my...
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    How did you find the BRS?

    I was googling to read-up about the Vibram courtcase and came across this wonderful site... love it too bits! I've done a ton of research and I must say there isn't another site on the web like this one. Great information and interaction. Way to go TJ!
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    Hello from Ann Arbor, Mi, USA

    Ps: if you enjoyed "Born to Run" read "Eat & Run" by Scott Jurek... its a nightmare as you'll want to be running 24/7 hahahah! what an awesome book, much better than "Born to Run". I started running because of "Eat & Run".
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    Hello from Ann Arbor, Mi, USA

    Welcome Joe... I'm also in Minimalist shoes after reading Born to Run... started running in Vibrams and I absolutely love it. I might move towards barefoot runner but for now I enjoy living in my Xeroshoes.
  14. Blu3yy

    How to walk faster?

    I started walking a few years ago then moved to Xeroshoe's 3 months ago - I've been walking faster than ever...my body just responds so much better in my Xero's than shod shoes, I'm striking my heels much less,and I allow my body to fall slightly foward that helps me. I try to keep my steps...
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    Mileage report 20th week 2014

    I'm a beginner runner (running in Vibrams at the moment) - I completed 4km on Monday, doing either 4 or 5km tonight and a 5km my first #Parkrun Saturday morning :o) I've got a 12km planned for Sunday - getting ready for my 4th race in July, my second half marathon. Yoohoo....
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    Mileage report 20th week 2014

    Good Morning Nick, I'm in Xeroshoes for the last 3 months and its been a life-changing experience for me. Sometimes I wish I could "tweak" the Xeroshoe....so long story short I just read your post and saw "Did 2.5miles in my homemade sandals" please tell me more about this? Got any photo's? I...
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    Xero Shoes

    Hi there, I bought my DIY Xeroshoe kit and I haven't worn any other shoes for over 3months...I absolutely love it...the freedom...the 4mm was a great choice. Do try it.
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    Hello from Cape Town, South Africa

    Thank you everyone :-) dunno out the barefoot running TJ...But I am seriously enjoying my Xero's....I refuse to wear anything else, other than my Vibrams
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    Cramps in my toes

    Hi there Dr, Thank you for your feedback, yes am gripping the "earth" as I run, I feel I actually propel myself forward as I run. Will try not to do it.