Oh my is Christmas only 11 days away! Yikes! I better get on with my holiday shopping... If you are like me and have some barefoot enthusiasts in your life and want to increase their love of all things minimal here is a gift guide for you. There are lots of great items to choose from when it comes to giving the gift of barefoot. Sometimes it can be hard to determine what the perfect minimal shoe is for the person in your life that has laughed away arch support and for some shoes in general.
Below is a guide to all that is barefoot at Pie. We have some of the best barefoot brands to chose from whether you are looking for a little style (VIVOBAREFOOT) or want to show off your toes (Vibram Fivefingers) or want to find a great minimal shoe that can help you ease into the barefoot lifestyle (NB). So check out our guide below and come into the shop and let us help you find the perfect barefoot gift for yourself of some else in your life.
VIVOBAREFOOT
shown: EVO II $145
VIVOBAREFOOT formerly known as Vivobarefoot by Terra Plana is one of the original barefoot running shoes. Endorsed by barefoot guru Lee Saxby, VIVOABAREFOOT shoes have ultra thin puncture resistant soles, anatomic toe boxes, neutral last (zero drop heal and no pitch to give natural gait) and provide you a natural foot-flex for a full range of movement during your run or stroll around the block. Additionally VIVOBAREFOOT uses recycled, sweat absorbing & antibacterial shoe linings, breathable, removable & washable insoles and are produced sweatshop free.
VIVOBAREFOOT has arrange of styles from performance to casual to work appropriate. VIVOBAREFOOT shoes are uniquely designed and provide some fun and funk to your barefoot experience.
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| VIVOBAREFOOT EVO II |
Vibram FiveFingers
shown: Trek Sport LS & Trek Sport $100
Vibram FiveFingers is the original "toe shoe" and though others have tried to copy this design, the FiveFingers are lighter, more flexible and the only brand that feels like you have a thin second skin on your foot. Perfect for the person looking to get more mobility in their toes and for those of us who love the feel of running free like when we were kids. Wearing FiveFingers help strengthen muscles in your feet & lower legs, improve range of motion in your ankles, feet & toes, stimulates neural function, eliminates heel lift to align the spine and allows the foot & body to move naturally. Which just feels good!
Vibram FiveFingers has a arrange of styles depending on what activities you plan to do in them. There are water styles, running styles and trekking styles. Let us know what you want to do in your FiveFingers and we will find the style right for you.
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| Vibram FiveFingers Trek Sport/LS |
New Balance Minimus
Shown: Minimus Trail $104-$114
NB Miniums shoes incorporate minimal midsoles and outsoles with no insert. This construction enables the mid-foot strike and provides enhanced ground feel and control. The Minimus shoe like other barefoot styles positions your foot in a more neutral stance. The Minimus Trail shoe is a great barefoot "starter" shoe as it has a 4mm heel to toe drop. This provides more heel protection than a zero drop shoe and can allow you to ease in to mid-foot striking with limited discomfort. The Minimus also has anatomic toe box allowing your toes to spread naturally. The Minimus zero drop road shoe will be available in early 2012.
NB Minimus Trail can be used as a trail runner/hiker, but is also a great option for gym or urban hiking. It has a casual look and feel, but is not your grandma's NB shoe.
Merrell Barefoot Series
Shown: Pace Glove $104 & Trail Glove $114
Merrell wants you to let your feet lead you. Merrell's barefoot series gives you all the benefits of barefoot running, but with the added bonus of a Vibram sole for optimum foot protection and traction for all the terrain you love. Merrell's barefoot series is made of microfiber and a light mesh upper allowing it to be easily washed after a long Forest Park run. It also as Merrell's Omni-Fit lacing system secured with welded TPU to provide a precise glove like fit, which makes your arch feel secure without actually providing arch support.
Merrell's barefoot series is great for trail use or for those of us that might be slightly clumsy and feel safer with a little extra grip for our barefoot adventures. It also has a great fit for those with a narrow foot.
Barefoot Accessory Items - A.K.A Barefoot stocking stuffer
The Barefoot Book - by Daniel Howell, PhD
$12.95
Everything you need or want to know about going barefoot from running to everyday life.
Correct Toes
$65 (made in Oregon)
Realign your toes to their natural position and achieve optimal foot health. Increases performance and decreases injuries in athletes. Improves strength and flexibility of the toes and foot while enhancing balance and stability.
Injinji Socks
$10-$24
The original performance toe sock, has a 5 toe seamless design providing, proper toe alignment for natural feel, protection from blisters and hotspots and superior moisture management. Not to mention they are just fun to wear!
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| NB Minimus Trail |
Merrell Barefoot Series
Shown: Pace Glove $104 & Trail Glove $114
Merrell wants you to let your feet lead you. Merrell's barefoot series gives you all the benefits of barefoot running, but with the added bonus of a Vibram sole for optimum foot protection and traction for all the terrain you love. Merrell's barefoot series is made of microfiber and a light mesh upper allowing it to be easily washed after a long Forest Park run. It also as Merrell's Omni-Fit lacing system secured with welded TPU to provide a precise glove like fit, which makes your arch feel secure without actually providing arch support.
Merrell's barefoot series is great for trail use or for those of us that might be slightly clumsy and feel safer with a little extra grip for our barefoot adventures. It also has a great fit for those with a narrow foot.
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| Merrell Pace Glove & Trail Glove |
Barefoot Accessory Items - A.K.A Barefoot stocking stuffer
The Barefoot Book - by Daniel Howell, PhD
$12.95
Everything you need or want to know about going barefoot from running to everyday life.
Correct Toes
$65 (made in Oregon)
Realign your toes to their natural position and achieve optimal foot health. Increases performance and decreases injuries in athletes. Improves strength and flexibility of the toes and foot while enhancing balance and stability.
Injinji Socks
$10-$24
The original performance toe sock, has a 5 toe seamless design providing, proper toe alignment for natural feel, protection from blisters and hotspots and superior moisture management. Not to mention they are just fun to wear!
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| Barefoot Accessories: The Barefoot Book, Correct Toes & Injinji Socks |
Happy Holiday Shopping, Keep it Local!
Next week: Gift Guide #3 - Gifts for the socially conscious person in your life.
Next week: Gift Guide #3 - Gifts for the socially conscious person in your life.
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