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I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. If you are planning to attend a barefoot shoe and foot health expo in 2026, it helps to arrive with a plan. These events usually bring together footwear […]
Barefoot Shoe Expo 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go The Barefoot Shoe Expo 2026 is happening May 16-17 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, and if you’re serious about barefoot footwear, this is the event you don’t want to miss. I’ve been to three of these expos, and each time […]
The 2026 Barefoot Half Marathon is one of the few races in the country where barefoot runners are not treated like a side show. That alone makes it interesting. If you have ever shown up to a local race and gotten the pre-start-line look from volunteers, spectators, or other runners, you already understand the appeal […]