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"Minimalist Shoes"
It seems that my greatest leaps in physical fitness always follow some life-changing events. Last week I had to put my cat of 18 years to sleep following a fast decline from kitty jaw cancer.
So the day she was gone, I started running again. I went out in my 5mm sole Run Amoc Dash [...]
Soft Star Shoes are single-handedly responsible for my move into minimalist running. I discovered them last year when I started with the regular Run Amocs, and then moved into the RunAmoc Dash (still a favorite). Just this week I got a RunAmoc Moc3 and here’s the review!
LOOKIT MAH CRAZY PURPLE SHOES! They are more than purple, they are comfortable! Check out my initial impressions.
I went to visit my friend Josette in Westchester last weekend, and we took a day trip to the town of Beacon, NY to climb Mount Beacon. She said it was “just a hike” but it turned out to be 1531 feet hike, up some sometimes steep and rocky trails.
The initial approach was gravel. [...]
So, I’ve been doing the minimalist shoe thing since May, and running barefoot for a few weeks. My toes have started to spread a bit.
I looked at my summer shoes. I’ve pretty much been living in my RunAmocs, a pair of semi-ballet shoes, and flip flops. They are the only things that let my [...]
So, I’ve been doing a lot of research on “barefoot running.” I recently ordered a pair of Soft Star RunAmoc Running Shoes. And I use “running shoes” loosely. They are literally a soft leather moccasin with a 2mm Vibram rubber sole. Pix of the shoes and a little video follow. THEY ARE SO COMFY!
