The field journal
Fit, feel, and function. A considered look at footwear, with attention to the conditions and tradeoffs.
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 spend hours on sidewalks, stairs, train platforms, and concrete blocks, barefoot walking can sound appealing for its freedom and natural movement. The better answer, though, is […]
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. You can wear barefoot sneakers all day from the start, but that does not mean you should. For most people, the smarter approach is a gradual transition. Barefoot […]
Beginner Guide 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. The best beginner barefoot sneaker is usually not the thinnest or the most extreme. It is the pair you will actually wear consistently while your feet, calves, […]
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. Barefoot Shoe Review Whitin has become one of the most common entry points into barefoot footwear for a simple reason: it offers the headline features people want, usually […]
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. Barefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move more like they would without conventional shoes getting in the way. That is the basic point. Instead of heavily […]
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. Yes, many people can wear barefoot shoes every day, but the better answer is: only if your body is ready for them. Barefoot shoes are designed to let […]
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. Barefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move more naturally than conventional footwear. They usually have thin soles, a wide toe box, very little cushioning, and minimal […]
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. Barefoot-friendly shoes are designed to let your feet move more naturally while still providing protection from the ground. Instead of forcing the foot into a stiff shape, they […]
Start Here Barefoot shoes are a great tool for beginners — if you treat them like a transition, not a magic fix. I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest beginner mistake is thinking barefoot shoes are just normal sneakers with a wider toe box. They are not. They change […]
Footwear Review 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. Saguaro has built a following by offering barefoot-style shoes at prices that are easier to justify than many premium minimalist brands. The question is whether the […]