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This has been around for a while but it remains current for all of us barefooters. Hope we can all be inspired by it.

video courtesy of bar-fuss.net

Sixteen-year-old Bien explains how life was different in the Philippines, in particular, the way he played basketball.

This has been around the net for a few months but I thought it’d be interesting to share anyway:

Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman has ditched his trainers and started running barefoot. His research shows that barefoot runners, who tend to land on their fore-foot, generate less impact shock than runners in sports shoes who land heel first. This makes barefoot running comfortable and could minimize running-related injuries. Read more here and find the original research here

It was so nice to see James performing barefoot on the Final 5 last week. I only wish it would have been more obvious that he wasn’t wearing shoes during his performance.

If you are looking for a forum to discuss and/or find information about minimalist footwear, Toe Salad (toesalad.com) might be what you’re looking for.

Founded by fellow barefooter and blogger Damien Tougas appeals to all minimalist footewar users, as well as to those just looking to get acquainted with the different options out there with the comprehensive directory of all brands and models of minimalist footwear. There is also an open discussion for those who, like me, prefer to be completely barefoot whenever possible.

In celebration of the site launch, Toe Salad is having some giveaways till mid February – check the Toe Salad home page for details.