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  1. Nyah

    Altra Hiits are the pits.

    This is about Altra's Hiit XT 1.5 shoe, but I'd think it applies to the original model (Hiit XT) as well. So if you've been reading my posts here lately (or even from several years back), you'll know that I've been looking for a foot-friendly shoe that works for multi-directional movement - a...
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    My wish: a foot-shaped answer to either Vans or Converse.

    I wish a minimalist shoe company would make a foot-shaped answer to either classic Vans or the Converse OneStar/AllStar. These shoes are heavier than running shoes. That 'extra' weight is from a relatively thick, solid, gum-rubber sole which makes them good for skateboarding, cycling, court...
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    If you ride either unicycles or BMX bikes, what shoes?

    I'd like to try unicycling (road-riding, not muni) and am not sure if minimalist shoes will work for it. Before my realization of minimalist footwear, I would've chosen among the classic models of Vans for this. Not now, though, as I can no-longer accept such a badly-shaped compartment over my...
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  4. Nyah

    Not a Bug People posting under pseudo profiles.

    What's the policy for having multiple profiles, for the purpose of posting phony interest for things such as products on Kickstarter, for the purpose of giving said product additional exposure? A form of spamming? Is that allowed on forums such as Gear & Footwear?
  5. Nyah

    In search of: a shoe for former users of classic Vans.

    In times before barefoot/minimalist running came into my consciousness, I did sports such as skateboarding and cycling. Shoes that I liked for these activities are classic Vans, such as the Era, other shoes that make up their Off-the-Wall series, etc and their predecessors. The problem...
  6. Nyah

    Most important are business-appropriate minimalist shoes.

    As footwear minimizers, we don't want the torture of heel elevating, toes-crunching, stiff shoes. Many of us run barefoot and, thus, don't really need running shoes, except as protection from cold temperatures. Personal choice rules, here. What we lack control in is society. Here, we're left...
  7. Nyah

    Shoes with wool uppers could be the great.

    If I could choose the material for my shoe upper, it would be wool/felt for any parts that don't require high strength. Wool has so many great properties. It both insulates and ventilates. It dries fast. It's lightweight. it's biodegradable. It occurs naturally in colors that are...
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    What are your thoughts on minimalist shoes for activities other than running?

    I read a lot of anecdotes of people having comfortably run BF even when the air temp is down to 20f degrees or colder. Some are even running BF in snow. I want to know if those same people go 100-percent-BF during the other activities of their daily lives. Are you BF when shoveling snow or is...
  9. Nyah

    Soft Star Moc3 coming soon.

    SoftStar has an info page for their upcoming Moc3 shoe: http://www.softstarshoes.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1822 Looks like Softstar is puting a lot more focus on athletics. Awesome! I'm hoping to get a Dash shoe made with the sole and toebox of the Moc3. I...
  10. Nyah

    Article: Don’t get burned: What to consider when picking the best treadmill for barefoot running By

    I wonder if it's possible to switch the belt, so that you don't have to make your decision based on a single criteria such as the belt type. When I helped my mom choose a treadmill, we focused on ones that have a hard setting on the suspension adjustment. It's good that she bought the hardest...
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    Don’t get burned: What to consider when picking the best treadmill for barefoot running By Tina DuB

    Don’t get burned:What to consider when picking the best treadmill for barefoot runningBy Tina DuBois of Living Barefoot Introduction Treadmills are ubiquitous in the home and gym. It’s only logical to want to take your enthusiasm for barefoot running indoors and onto the nearest...
  12. Nyah

    Questions about Paper Feet.

    I'm intrigued by the Paper Feet sandals. I have a few questions regarding them. 1. I've never touched "billboard material" - How grippy underfoot are the Paper Feet? 2. Can I wear conventional socks with the Paper Feet? 3. If not, are the Paper Feet easily converted to accommodate...
  13. Nyah

    Decided to try some Teva Sling Kings.

    RockCreek.com offered the Teva Sling King in my size (mens 8 USA size) for only $25 so, I thought they'd be worth trying. The first problem I noticed is that the length in front of the big toe is way too short for my foot. This is odd because my Teva Spitfire sandals are also size 8 and fit me...
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