Am I the only one who wants to dip her toes into the barefoot running trend?
I really do. I’ve been wanting to try it since I read Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run. But I’m sort of a wimp about it. I want to try barefoot running, but I’m not quite ready to go all out skin to asphalt. Besides it’s still cold here in Seattle, which you probably know because I keep whining about it.
Barefoot running is catching on and shoe companies are starting to take notice, including Seattle-based OnlineShoes.com and the OnlineShoes.com Running Shop. So I was really excited when they contacted me about hosting a sweet giveaway for a pair of Merrell Barefoot running shoes!
Merrell began by making hiking boots 30 years ago and is now one of the most recognized brands in adventure gear. Check out the Merrell line at OnlineShoes.com and watch an informative video about barefoot running HERE.
Merrell’s barefoot shoes are like gloves for your feet: you get the benefits of barefoot running, but protect your soles on a variety of terrain, from the street to the trail. From OnlineShoes.com:
- Ultra-lightweight
- Microfiber and breathable mesh
- Merrell Omni-fit lacing system for a perfect fit
- 0mm ball-to-heel drop
- Vibram Trail Glove Sole
- Aegis antimicrobial to keep feet healthy
And, ladies, they are super cute! …
Merrell Women’s Pace Glove. Different colors and styles available. |
Er…and very manly for the guys…
Merrell Men’s Trail Glove. Different colors and styles available. |
HOW TO WIN!!!!
Win a pair of Merrell Barefoot Running Shoes (valued at $100 for women and $110 for men)! See how to enter below. Remember to leave me a separate comment for each entry to make sure all your entries are counted.
Required: Follow (become a Virtual Running Buddy of) Mom vs. Marathon. Leave me a comment telling me you are a new VRB or if you already are a VRB.
Required: Visit Merrell’s page at OnlineShoes.com and look at the barefoot shoes (Women’s HERE and Men’s HERE). Then come back and tell me what you like by leaving me a comment.
Extra Entries:
Follow OnlineShoes.com on Twitter HERE then come back and tell me in a comment.
Follow Mom vs. Marathon on Twitter HERE then come back and tell me in a comment.
Like OnlineShoes.com on Facebook HERE then come back and tell me in a comment.
Like Mom vs. Marathon on Facebook HERE then come back and tell me in a comment.
Share the giveaway (by posting on your blog, linking to the giveaway on your Facebook page, or Tweeting: Win a pair of Merrell Barefoot #Running Shoes @momvsmarathon courtesy @onlineshoes_com here http://tinyurl.com/3j8vozj). Come back and let me know how you shared. Please leave a separate comment for each one.
Enter to win through Saturday, May 21. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on May 21, 2011.
359 comments
I have been a VRB since last summer!
I love that they are cute, the pace gloves are like real shoes and not the Vibrams, that is what has drawn me to them!
I am now following onlineshoes.com on Twitter
im a VRB!!!
I am now following you on twitter!
i like the blue pace glove, but is it weird that i like the looks of the mens trail glove better???
follow onlineshoes.com on twitter
follow u on twitter @myreasontorun
follow online shoes on facebook
I “like” Onlineshoes.com on Facebook
i already like you on facebook
tweeted!
I “Like” you Mom vs. Marathon on Facebook!
I'm a follower already. I would probably get the Merrell Pure Glove in black, because well, they look nifty. They don't look like standard running shoes, which is kinda cool.
Followed you on twitter. @neko13_3Monicarunningirishdancer.blogspot.com
I follow you on Facebook. I like how light the shoes appear to be.
Ooh, great giveaway! I am a VRB.
I also follow you on Twitter already.
I already like you on FB.Monicarunningirishdancer.blogspot.com
I've been reading for awhile, but now I'm formally a follower.
I follow!
I would pick the Merrell Pace Glove in Black
I like the trail gloves.
I am a Virtual Running Buddy =)
I visited Merrell's page on OnlineShoes.com, and I like that the shoes are antimicrobial and that they come in great colors and don't look “manly” like so many other minimalist shoes do.
I follow onlineshoes.com on twitter =)
I follow mom vs marathon on twitter (i'm @ewallerscott)
i like onlineshoes.com on facebook =)
i like mom vs marathon on facebook
i shared this giveaway on my facebook =)
I am a follower
i really like the look of the pure glove shoes
posted on my blog in the giveaway section
I'm a VRB- have been for a few months.
tweeted it!
I would pick the Merril Pace Glove w/blue stripes. The kind w/the strap (like a mary jane) are cute…
I like Mom vs. Marathon on facebook.
I shared the contest on my FB.
I'm a follower!
I love the running shoes (like you, I am so curious about “dipping my toes” into barefoot running), but the mary jane looking sandals are so cute. They look so comfortable for Mom duties. 🙂
I follow online shoes!
I already follow you on Twitter 🙂
I already like onlineshoes.com 🙂
I like your facebook page!
I tweeted (and tagged you)!
I shared on Facebook!
Got back after lunch in time to do the other mandatory requirement! I'd get the Pace Glove in yellow!
I am a virtual running buddy
I like the gray and black one that you put up, but the red pace gloves are cute too.
I like Mom vs Marathon on facebook
Shared on my blog's sidebar.
Faithful follower!
Love the red pace gloves…would also like trying the pure gloves!
Posted on my blog! 🙂
I am a VRB… I so want to try these shoes out…
I like you on FB
I posted giveaway on my Blog
Went to website.. They are pretty stylish.. I could wear with anything, Maybe even to work…
I'm a VRB!
Just followed your blog.
I would like the pace glove.
I followed onlineshoes on twitter.
I really like all the Pace Glove colors!
I like MvM on FB.
I followed you on twitter.
I'm posting on my blog.
I Facebooked the giveaway, too!
Tweeted! @iRunForTheHills
I follow you on Twitter, too!
I follow you on fb but just started following you on here too.
I'm your friend on facebook!http://beboldrunwild.blogspot.com/
I visited Merrell's website, my favorite pair are the pure glove, even tryed them on in REI. But they are a little pricey. I do agree with you though, I'm totally into the barefoot running trend, I wear Saucony Kinvara's right now for running, and I love walking around in my Vibram fivefingers!
I like the Lavender Lustre color!
Love your blog, follow and all that good stuff but I will forego this one considering I am trying to do the opposite with my sneaks right now…after the injury. Awesome giveaway…maybe after the recovery I will give those bad boys a try!
I am a VRB (follower).
I looked at the website, and I think I like the pace glove in either Acacia (need me some yellow shoes!) or Chili Pepper.
I “liked” Onlineshoes.com on Facebook. Although I was not happy that the 20% discount they offered me did not come through when I tried to order some shoes. 🙁
I like Mom vs. Marathon on FB!
I posted the giveaway on Facebook.
Okay, last one… I posted your giveaway on my blog!
I have been a VRB!
I like the Lavender Lustre Pace Glove . . . so cute!
i follow you already
I follow onlineshoes.com on twitter
I already follow on facebook also
I follow you on twitter
I follow onlineshoes.com on FB
I already follow you on FB
I like the pace shoes in chili pepper. I've really been wanting to try out barefoot shoes
I like online shoes on FB
I tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/blsdwfullhands/status/67712916824141824
I already follow you!
I like the true glove trail shoes on their site. I'm not sure about tough glove – all leather?
I already “like” you on facebook
I've been a VRB for a while now.
I've been wanting to try the Pace Glove; pick me! Pick me!
I follow you on FB!
I'm a follower:)
I totally dig the yellow and grey pace glove shoes!! So cute!
Total VRB…Duh. =)P.S. have you been running in these? Could this have anything to do with your recent shin pain? Just wondering. I still totally want to win!!! =)
You are my tweeting guru!!! i follow YOU!!
holy cow there are a jillion cute styles and colors!! But you had me at Merrell Pace Glove Chili Pepper!! So hot!
Totally tweeted that!!! I love having twitter now!! =)
I am a VRB of you Kerrie and excited for you and your first mary in Seattle this summer!
I like the look of the trail gloves–they look like shoes still not VFF which I still on the fence about!
I like MvsM on FB!
shared on fb
liked onlineshoes.com on FB!
I follow you on twitter
I follow onlineshoes.com on twitter
tweeted @blondeponytail
I follow your blog!
I follow you on Twitter.
I like you on facebook!
I posted your contest on my blog….runningwiththegirls.blogspot.com
I follow onlineshoes on twitter!
I like onlineshoes on facebook!
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Oh and I am a VRB! 🙂
I'd love the purple pace gloves! Tried them on yesterday and they felt perfect! 🙂
Really liking the black Pace glove!
I followed onlineshoes.com on twitter
I followed you on Twitter
I already like you on Facebook 🙂
I liked OnlineShoes.com on Facebook!
Tweeted about your contest!
Facebooked about your contest
I would love a pair of these! I have KSO's but would LOVE these!!
Also sharing on FB!
Following you on Twitter!
following onlineshoes.com on twitter too!
and liked onlineshoes.com on facebook!!! I want these shoes!
I'm a new follower!
I follow Onlineshoes.com on twitter!
I follow Mom Vs Marathon on Twitter!
I liked onlineshoes.com on facebook!
I like Mom Vs Marathon on facebook!
I tweeted @mspanuello!
I'm now following your blog!
I like the Merrell Women's Pace glove…grey and yellow. blue/periwinkle and black is my second choice.
I'm following you on twitter (Running0nCoffee)
Just tweeted about your giveaway
following onlineshoes_com on twitter now
We are new VRB 🙂
Merrell Pace Glove Lavender Lustre, LOVE IT! My husband has the barefoot shoes and loves them! I want them!!
I Like you on Fb!
I like onlineshoes on fb! 🙂
I follow you!
I really like the pace glove chili pepper! all of them are SOOOO cute.
i tweeted! : )
i like onlineshoes.com on facebook!: )
I like YOU on facebook! : )
this giveaway is posted on my blog sidebar.
i follow you
i like the Merrell Pace Glove Acacia
i liked onlineshoes on fb and said ya sent me
i like you on fb!
For good measure I now like Onlineshoes.com on FB, too. 🙂
I'm a new VRB! : )
I have been a VRB for a few weeks 🙂
I am a Follower of you miss Kerrie
I like the Pace Glove in Lavender Luster
FOllowing Online shoes on twitter as @stickyprints
I like the Merrell Pace Glove in Black very CUTE!
I like Online Shoes on Facebook
I follow you on twitter as @stickyprints
I like Mom vs Marathon on Facebook!!
I like Online Shoes on facebook
I like MOm vs Marathon on facebook
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/stickyprints/status/67965110794194944
Just became a VRB.
I've been your follower since I first ran with you. 😉
Would be nice to try something light!
I'm a new VRB. Can't wait to start reading your blog!
I also started following you on Twitter.
I am a new VRB. Just found your blog.
oooh. I like that Pace Glove in red and white.
I linked to this post on my blog Giveaway sidebar.
I run with you…virtually
I'm a sucker for red…I'd have to go with the Pace Glove in Chili Pepper
blogged it – http://dailyvitaminf.blogspot.com/2011/05/total-giveaway-tuesday-13.html
I am a new follower!!
My favorite shoe is the Pace Glove in lavender.
I “like” Online Shoes on FB!
I like Mom vs. Marathon on Facebook!
I now follow Mom Vs. Marathon on Twitter!
I am now following mom vs marathon yay!!!!
Went over to the website & I LOVE the Merrell Pace Glove Acacia – SWEET!!!!
Following onlineshoes.com on twitter!
Following momvsmarathon on twitter!!
Liked onlineshoes on fb 🙂
Liked Mom Vs. Marathon on fb 🙂
I tweeted said comment for giveaway!
Hi, I am a follower and greatly enjoying your blog.
I went to the Merrell page at OnlineShoes.com I love it all 🙂 I really like the ones you have pictured for women except I like yellow. the pure pace shoes are cute too.
I liked you of facebook!
I liked Onilne Shoes.com on facebook!
I'm a follower.
I like the Merrell Pure Glove Chili Pepper.
I like Online Shoes on FB.
I like Mom Vs. Marathon on FB.
I posted this giveaway on my blog.
I'm a new vrb and lovin the pace glove in lavender! So cute and they look super comfy. Love you blog btw!!
Following your blog!
I like the pace glove, I think it's the one you posted. In lavendar luster.
I've been a VRB for a while now. I can't remember how long, to be honest!
I like online shoes on facebook.
i'm a follower of your blog 🙂
i like the fact that they are both a minimalist shoe, but still offer stability- you don't find that combo often
unfortunately i don't use twitter, so I can't follow you or online shoes- I do however already like you on FB
i just liked online shoes on FB
i'm linking this giveaway onto my blog 🙂
LOVE the pace gloves…in chili pepper!!
I follow Online Shoes on Twitter (tracyrunning)
I follow you on Twitter (tracyrunning)
I like Online shoes on FB
I tweeted (tracyrunning)
I linked this on my blog
I am a new follower! What a great giveaway!
I checked them on online – I love the color of the chilli pepper shoes. HOT!
Posting your giveaway on my blog now! yay!
I'm a new VRB! 🙂
I like the Women's Pace Glove in Acacia.
I follow Onlineshoes.com on twitter
I'm now following you on twitter too.
Linked you on my sidebar.
I like Onlineshoes.com on Facebook.
Best giveaway ever! I am a new follower! Or a VRB!
I like you on Facebook too. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I just posted the giveaway on my blog.
I like the Merrell Pace Glove Acacia the most. Too cute!
I liked you on FB.
I liked Onlineshoes on FB.
I've been a VRB forever 🙂
I have been LUSTING over the merrell pace glovesseriouslyswoon
I follow them on twitter
And YOu on twitter
Thanks for the chance to win these and try them out. I have to say I totally get in a rut with my running shoes. They are so expensive to buy and if they are not the “right ones” it REALLY hurts the pocketbook! I follow you on FB and your blog and just liked Onlineshoes.com as well. thanks again,Julie TurnerFort Worth, TX
And them on facebook
and you on facebook
I totally am a virtual and REAL running buddy. 🙂
I am a follower
I also follow you on FB
I like the gray/yellow pace glove
That would be minimalist running, not barefoot running. We just ran an article about some pros and cons here that might interest you: http://www.digitalrunning.com/1189/vibram-five-fingers-minimalist-shoes/And I am a follower
I like the Merrell Pace Glove Black, and I like that it is microfiber!
I follow you on FB. (Raffi Darrow)
I'm a VRB!
I would love a pair of chili pepper pace gloves. Hawt baby!
I follow them on twitter
I follow you on twitter
I like them on FB
I like you on FB
I tweeted
Linked this on my blog
I follow you on facebook.
I'm a follower already!
I follow you on FB!
I would SO LOVE to win the Merrell's! I've been wanting to try these kind of shoes for 6 months, but my shoe budget is all gone 🙂 I did move to Saucony Kinvara this spring, and I LOVE them…I'm working my way up to a real minimalist shoe.The merrells are so cool, I love that they have 0mm drop, making you feel close to the ground and letting you feel the ground beneath you. These would be a great tool for my marathon training!
shared the giveaway on FB!
liked onlineshoes on FB!
I love the red and white Pace Glove shoes! And I am a follower.
I am a fan/follower/avid read of YOU 🙂
Well, since Blogger ate some of my comments, I was afraid maybe the ones I posted on here didn't stay and I was right….So, I am a follower!
I like the Pace Glove Acaica
I liked you on FB
I liked Online Shoes on FB.
I posted your giveaway on my blog.
I am definitely digging the Pace glove in Lavender! so great!
I already like mom vs marathon on facebook!
I'm a follower
I've been to the merrell site and I love the green “ice” pace glove. It's pretty cool that they are so lightweight. I'd love to try a pair.
I follow you on facebook 🙂
I follow you on twitter
I follow onlineshoes on facebook
I follow onlineshoes on twitter
I am a VRB! Love the Pace shoes in yellow!
I follow you on FB
And I follow you on Twitter
I follow onlineshoes on Twitter
I like the merrile pace glove in yellow. Very cute! okay, I like several of them
I like onlineshoes on FB
I tweeted
I follow you and am a vrb! I love the grey and lavendar pace glove. So ctue!!
I liked onlineshoes.com
I liked Mom vs marathon on facebook
I've been a VRB for about a month now, I love it!
I have to say I am very tempted by the power glove. I've been looking into barefoot running, but I worry about rocks and glass, getting cuts in my feet. These look awesome.
I liked onlineshoes.com on facebook.
HI! I am a follower.
I checked them out online – I love the pace glove in chilli pepper.
I posted on my blog. 🙂
I'm a VRB
I love the Pace Glove
Posted on my blog!
I love the pace gloves that you posted – I am dying to try minimalist shoes!
I want to be your new VRB!
I checked out Merrell's page for the new Barefoot Shoes for women – I love them!!!
I 'like' online shoes on facebook
I'm a new VRB
I went to the onlineshoe website and I like the Merril Pace Glove
I liked Mom vs Marathon on FB
I shared the giveaway on my FB page
I am following you on GFCzoekyklos
I like the Women's Merrell Pace Glove in Black.http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-merrell-pace-glove-black-p_id209849zoekyklos
I am following you on Twitter (@zoekyklos)
I am following onlineshoes.com on Twitter (@zoekyklos)
I liked you on Facebook (long, polish surname ending in ska–I'd prefer not to leave my real name here)zoekyklos at gmail dot com
I am following Onlineshoes.com on Facebook (long, polish surname ending in ska, I'd prefer not to leave my real name here)zoekyklos at gmail dot com
I tweeted the giveawayhttps://twitter.com/#!/zoekyklos/status/71410604069502976
I already a VRB 🙂
I like the Merrell Pure Glove Shoe in Black.
I follow OnlineShoes on Twitter ~ windyrunner
I follow you on Twitter ~ windyrunner
I like OnlineShoes.com on Facebook.
I like MVM on Facebook.
I posted the giveaway on my blog.
I posted the giveaway on Facebook.
I tweeted ~ windyrunner
I've been following you for a couple weeks on here!
Went to their website…the pace glove in chili pepper is my favorite! maybe just because of the name 🙂
I like you on Facebook!
I liked OnlineShoes on facebook!
I love seeing your posts come up in my FB feed! 🙂
I'm a new VRB!
I follow onlineshoes.com on Twitter (@sclubmama)
I follow MvM on Twitter (@sclubmama)
I follow onlineshoes.com on FB (Randi S)
I follow MvM on FB, too (Randi S)
I tweeted (http://twitter.com/#!/sclubmama/status/71568103426899971)
follower
I like the pace glove in the brownish color
I already like onlineshoes.com on FB
Posted giveaway on my FB
Google Friends Connect – following your blog publicly as Louis (new follower)schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
following @OnlineShoes_com on twitter @left_the_starsschnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
following you on twitter @left_the_starsschnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I like Onlineshoes.com on facebook (Louis Here)schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I like your blog on facebook (Louis Here)schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I tweeted your giveawayschnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
I follow!! 🙂
I follow you on twitter! 🙂
I like you on facebook!
I tweeted! 🙂 @superwoman4002
I posted your giveaway on my blog! 😀
I'm a follower!
I like the pace glove
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Follow online shoes on fb
Following online shoes on twitter
Follow mvm on fb
Follow mvm on twitter
Posted to my blog!
I'm a new VRB!!!
I love the chili pepper pace glove. Nothing like a good pair of red shoes!
I totally “like” you on FB!! 🙂
I would probably get the Merrell Pure Glove in black
following!
I'd love to try the pace glove in all black… looks great!