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Uncommon Sense Interview with Galahad Clark from VIVOBAREFOOT on Vimeo.
The most significant breakthrough in 30 years to hit the shoe industry released.
While VIVOBAREFOOT has been a believer in “Barefoot is Best” since 2003, there is now scientific evidence to suggest this. Harvard Professor Daniel Lieberman has released his latest ground breaking research: Foot Strike and Injury Rates in Endurance Runners: a retrospective study.
The research shows runners with a rearfoot strike have almost twice the rate of injury than those who forefoot strike, a characteristic found in skilled barefoot runners.
In conjunction with this study Dan Lieberman’s research team have made another significant breakthrough in regards to performance in minimal shoes, in the study titled Effects of Footwear and Strike Type on Running Economy. The results show that runners in minimal footwear have increased efficiency than those in traditional running shoes.
Galahad Clark, owner of VIVOBAREFOOT, and Asher Clark, VIVOBAREFOOT’s Design Director, have worked for almost a decade on making footwear that mimics natural movement and encourages forefoot strike. What sets us apart from the competition? An ultra-thin, puncture-resistant, patented sole found in all VIVOBAREFOOT shoes from lifestyle to performance, an anatomic last, stylish and functional design and a commitment to barefoot education.
Need a second opinion? We took a few moments out of Lee Saxby’s busy schedule to ask him a few questions about the research…Read and watch [coming soon] interview here.
Launching in conjunction with Lee Saxby in 2011, who comes recommended by Daniel Lieberman directly for his barefoot coaching method, the VIVOBAREFOOT Training Clinic was designed to spread skillful, natural movement by developing a number of resources including literature, training videos and an intensive coaching certification course.
But, if you are used to running with shoes on and want to transition – do it carefully. VIVOBAREFOOT would like to show you how. Working with the best barefoot running coach in the world (according to Dan Lieberman and Chris McDougall) a number of tools are available to help you make the transition from back to front (of your foot):
It’s Official: Barefoot IS Best – Barefoot Runner
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Josh
Of course you did read the study and see that all the runners forefoot midfoot and heel strikers wore shoes.
Comment by Josh — February 2, 2012 @ 7:22 pm
Season Health club
After the round table discussion on Natural Running – advantages
and disadvantages. I would be interested to here what the others have to say about the statements (Benno Nigg, Daniel Howell, Simon Bartold, Matthias Marquardt)
As a biomechanics coach, I am wondering if all subjects where biomechanically assessed (intrinsics) to determin a base line.
Comment by Season Health club — February 13, 2012 @ 9:37 pm
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Watching this video was very informative and helpful. Especially for people who are looking for nice quality barefoot shoes.
Comment by best barefoot running shoes — February 25, 2012 @ 11:27 am
Mrs Carolyn Glass
I love my red,white, and blue Vivobarefoot shoes! I use them 3-4 days a week for my water arthritis class. Everyone is asking where I got them! I told them! They are awesome!!!
Comment by Mrs Carolyn Glass — October 5, 2012 @ 6:51 pm
Rebecca
Hi
I have just purchased a pair of ladies evo trainers for the gym , do I wear them with or without socks
Regards
Comment by Rebecca — February 10, 2013 @ 1:23 pm
Jamie at VIVOBAREFOOT
Yeah, we would recommend wearing socks with VIVOBAREFOOT shoes!
Comment by Jamie at VIVOBAREFOOT — March 15, 2013 @ 10:16 am