Feeling is Believing.Tumblr (3.0; @vivobarefoot)http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6466e4c39ab65f144c77f5de5a290270/tumblr_mn3ln9CGV11qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The #VIVOBAREFOOT Evo in the Sun. </p> <p>Photo by @flyingPRhal</p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/50904344428http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/50904344428Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:20 +0100vivobarefoot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a8e12418ffd58b61d0e483cc0bdc60d6/tumblr_mmxzj0rMsL1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The feet and legs have all the technology you need, #vivobarefoot shoes let healthy feet do their thing!</p> <p>Here’s @KaisaLarkas wearing the One.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/styles/the-one.html">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/styles/the-one.html</a></p> <p>#feelingisbelieving</p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/50647776109http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/50647776109Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:36 +0100feelingisbelievingvivobarefoot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f19ef0678103b825d7fb4866806e138/tumblr_mmu9nvc4K11qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chris Bull takes the high-wire in his #vivobarefoot Gobi <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/community/?p=6892">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/community/?p=6892</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/50491527898http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/50491527898Wed, 15 May 2013 13:07:07 +0100vivobarefoot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e1a08b6c0f2a3682087e9c51be79f3a6/tumblr_mm2u4mpWcU1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The shoe should let your foot do its thing</p> <p>#barefootfact 30<br/> The human foot is a marvel of evolutionary engineering but has one serious design flaw … a lack of protection.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/49265218001http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/49265218001Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:36:22 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a47b4d21e2b9075bdd37cc178bcab266/tumblr_mlzjrvexYt1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Feeling is believing.</p> <p>#barefootfact 28<br/> Proprioception informs our brain about our physical environment and how we are interacting with it.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/49127078406http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/49127078406Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:59:55 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5bf7fe5e27b6d936a1bddbac85c64786/tumblr_mlxglaheU91qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Are you feeling it?</p> <p>#barefootfact 27<br/> The proprioceptive system uses stretch and pressure receptors situated in our muscles, joints and skin.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/49026014882http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/49026014882Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:55:58 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fc83e4239e7e2660f770e960f5f180cb/tumblr_mlvkqedO1U1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It makes sense! </p> <p>#barefootfact 26<br/> Proprioception: it’s our body’s sense of its own position, balance and movement.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48942291656http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48942291656Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:30:14 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5007c1b84ba6245cbdf3f58daf8c62d4/tumblr_mltmm6KwB31qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Uncommon sense</p> <p>#barefootfact 25<br/> What provides us with ‘body awareness’ and is commonly referred to as our “sixth sense”?</p> <p><a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48862161591http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48862161591Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:15:42 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/405e615b6c586f8b6a1270e47e6c8a54/tumblr_mlrs1n6na11qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Normal running shoes allow unnatural running forms</p> <p>#barefootfact 24<br/> Jogging is slow, sticky and unnatural; heel-striking and only possible because of reduced proprioceptive feedback.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48783321596http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48783321596Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:17:47 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c47bc6c8c573675b36e8fdf5e28e0bfd/tumblr_mlrbtkkBts1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fashion and function at it’s best with our #Handcut range. </p> <p>Available here <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/styles/hand-cut.html">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/styles/hand-cut.html</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48767582308http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48767582308Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:27:20 +0100handcut<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d85b9088ab1b6c63f3e30b8c983a7156/tumblr_mlpfzrkE6g1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Up and close with The One from #vivobarefoot </p> <p><a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/styles/the-one.html">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/styles/the-one.html</a></p> <p> #feelingisbelieving</p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48686254386http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48686254386Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:02:15 +0100feelingisbelievingvivobarefoot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f5ae44fe265801ad3c067872f753e04c/tumblr_mlof6qE8uW1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The better the feedback, the better the movement</p> <p>#barefootfact 22<br/> Softer surfaces reduce the efficiency of our elastic recoil and cause excessive muscle activity.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48640223681http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48640223681Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:47:14 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8feab8061c3a6a747b7312623ed4ab3b/tumblr_mlmjga1VhL1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Without sensory feedback the brain gets confused.</p> <p>#barefootfact 21<br/> Did you know that we’re more likely to injure ourselves on soft surfaces than hard ones?<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48557188248http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48557188248Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:24:09 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/265fb8764e34503b199b2eb7e8c1739f/tumblr_mlkr79yLkU1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Technique is everything</p> <p>#barefootfact 20<br/> Using your running anatomy beyond its structural capabilities is the root cause of all running injuries.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48472282333http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48472282333Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:16:21 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ef7db8a70b2e472b91e6041d4c64ab62/tumblr_mliqj8NDAC1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you don’t use it, you lose it.</p> <p>#barefootfact 19</p> <p>Your running anatomy; muscles, tendons and ligaments, need regular use in order to stay healthy.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48376314961http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48376314961Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:06:44 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/838f96bc9d87a995960d5990ab997ffa/tumblr_mlh11jLVZN1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#barefootfact 18<br/> Go mo, go<br/> When we sprint, we use a forefoot landing technique – touching the ground with only the ball of the foot.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48305926332http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48305926332Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:58:31 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7a6e9acc095f687906ecc737d14b583f/tumblr_mlesvnep2K1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Winning with VIVOBAREFOOT! Ross Griffiths with his #vivobarefoot Evos and #winners medal after the Brighton Marathon. Congratulations!</p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48207776978http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48207776978Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:06:59 +0100winnersvivobarefoot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b23d66835955ef590cde84c5697d2466/tumblr_mlerspxAyo1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>You have natural shock absorption, literally putting a spring in your step.<br/> #barefootfact 17<br/> Using the elastic recoil of the achilles tendon, the plantar fascia and ligaments, our foot and ankle work like a powerful spring.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48206534963http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48206534963Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:43:36 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9ec948b529c89835ddecb79921b0344a/tumblr_mlcye6U1Fh1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Natural running takes balls! </p> <p>#barefootfact 16</p> <p>When we run we land on the ball of the foot and then the heel.<br/><br/> <a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48129431200http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48129431200Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:10:52 +0100barefootfact<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d9a34b03472b708cc80d06d026e054ca/tumblr_mlb479jgnh1qh422io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#barefootfact 15<br/> Say hello to Mr. Big toe!</p> <p>When walking the three pivot points work together to allow smooth horizontal displacement of the body’s centre of mass.</p> <p><a href="http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts">http://www.vivobarefoot.com/barefoot-facts</a></p>http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48050239690http://vivobarefoot.tumblr.com/post/48050239690Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:21:09 +0100barefootfact