There are days that Izzy and I jump in the car and head for a forest preserve to do our daily walk together, but most days, we take advantage of the sidewalks in our own neighborhood. In fact, I have found that if I take Izzy somewhere new or different, she doesn't seem settled until …
Category: barefoot walking/hiking
Review of Ugg’s Adirondack
As many of my RA friends know, our feet can take a beating. Finding the perfect pair of shoes is no easy task. Trying them on in the store and finding comfort in no way guarantees that same comfort after walking in a pair of shoes for more than fifteen minutes.I am on my feet …
Stomach Fat to the Rescue
This morning I woke up and thought, "Oh poop, this extra layer of holiday stomach fat didn't disappear overnight as I hoped." Oh well, what can I expect when I continue to eat additional holiday foods after the holidays?Rather than reflecting too long on my stomach, I headed out for my morning walk with Izzy. I was determined …
Minimalist Shoe Experience will Continue
Last year for Christmas I received my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers. When I opened them I was both excited and scared. I was excited to implement all I had read about minimalist shoes and barefoot walking but also afraid that my my rheumatoid feet wouldn't be able to handle these expensive shoes that offered no …
A Rainy Walk
This morning Weather.com said it was 41 degrees F outside at 6:00AM when I headed out for my walk. Temps like this are warm enough for my Vibram Five Fingers. However, when I looked out the window it was sprinkling. About 3/4 of a mile into my walk, the sprinkles turned into full rain. I was so …
Warm Enough for VFF
The temperature outside is up today from 10 a few days ago to 35 this morning. Sorry insulated winter boots, but today's walk was with my Vibram Five Fingers. Ah, they feel so good!
Vibram Five Fingers at Work
Yesterday morning I planned to wear my Vibram Five Fingers while driving to class and then change into my Dansko clogs before heading into the building. But when I got to school, I couldn't make the change. My feet have been so sore lately that I just couldn't bring myself to put on shoes that …
Foot Pain Blame: Rheumatoid Arthritis or Shoes?
Rheumatoid arthritis gets blamed for a lot of my aches and pains and although I know that it plays a huge part in this recent round of foot pain, I have decided to give RA a break from the constant blame and instead put the blame of my foot pain on my SHOES. To read …
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Vibram Five Fingers VS Merrell Barefoot Shoe
Throughout the summer months I was mostly barefoot or wearing my Vibram Five Fingers. The results of wearing little to no shoes have been amazing. My feet not only look stronger but my not so cute hammertoes actually look as if they are straightening out. (This observation came unsolicited from my husband and I totally agree.) The greatest …
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The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo 