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Win a Pair of Merrell Barefoot Running Shoes!

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.

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359 comments

  14. 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.

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  25. 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.

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  36. I would pick the Merril Pace Glove w/blue stripes. The kind w/the strap (like a mary jane) are cute…

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  40. 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. 🙂

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  47. Got back after lunch in time to do the other mandatory requirement! I'd get the Pace Glove in yellow!

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  72. 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!

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  77. 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. 🙁

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  104. I am a VRB of you Kerrie and excited for you and your first mary in Seattle this summer!

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  105. I like the look of the trail gloves–they look like shoes still not VFF which I still on the fence about!

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  140. I like the Merrell Women's Pace glove…grey and yellow. blue/periwinkle and black is my second choice.

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  145. Merrell Pace Glove Lavender Lustre, LOVE IT! My husband has the barefoot shoes and loves them! I want them!!

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  195. 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.

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  203. I'm a new vrb and lovin the pace glove in lavender! So cute and they look super comfy. Love you blog btw!!

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  238. 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

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  259. 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!

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  264. 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!

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  288. 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.

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  309. 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

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  321. Went to their website…the pace glove in chili pepper is my favorite! maybe just because of the name 🙂

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  335. Google Friends Connect – following your blog publicly as Louis (new follower)schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

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  336. following @OnlineShoes_com on twitter @left_the_starsschnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

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  337. following you on twitter @left_the_starsschnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

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  338. I like Onlineshoes.com on facebook (Louis Here)schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

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  339. I like your blog on facebook (Louis Here)schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

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