Laird Harrison

Tag: minimalist shoes

  • Live Broadcast: Why Wear Minimal Shoes?

    Live Broadcast: Why Wear Minimal Shoes?

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    If you do any sports that involve running, please tune in to my live broadcast on minimal shoes, Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. PST/ 8:30 p.m. EST on Zubia. I will explain how minimal shoes can help prevent joint pain. I’ve been using them for a few years, and they allowed me to run…

  • Despite that Army Study, I Still Like Barefoot Running

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    Irene Davis took off her sandal for me last week. She wriggled her toes. We were in the press room of the American College of Sports Medicine, and she wanted to show me a “doming” exercise you can use to prevent injuries if you run barefoot. A Doming Video by Richard Blake Researchers like Davis,…

  • Army Study Challenges Barefoot Running

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    It’s a sad time for minimalist runners. First Vibram agreed that it would pay out $3.75 million to runners who bought its FiveFingers shoes. This is the glove-like footwear that allows you to wriggle your toes, and feel almost as natural as going barefoot. Then last week the whole minimal/barefoot running movement suffered a setback…