Monday, June 13, 2011

Words from a Lunatic: A comprehensive review of Luna Sandals

If I'm not barefoot chances are I have a pair of Luna Sandals on my feet.

Luna sandal's just before hitting the Mt. Whitney Portal
(back when I had no preferred tying method)

 I first fell in love with sandals while pacing at Badwater.  I had only owned them for a few days before bringing  them out to the desert as a novelty.  I thought it might be nice to get some airflow in the 115 degree+ heat.  Running in these extreme temperatures causes your feet to sweat profusely  If you are wearing a socks in shoes that sweat is trapped  and blisters on top of blisters may occur on top of your blisters :( .  Going Barefoot is not an option either because the ground is usally over 150 degrees. What I thought may be just a mile or two ended up being over 40 my feet felt great and my love affair with Luna sandal's began.

Since that day the bulk of my racing has been in Luna sandals with race's over bridges, streets, mountains, and trails.  I've covered distances from 5k to 50miles winning a few races here and there a long the way..  

Attention Criminals do not leave your Luna sandals at the crime scene:
the more you where the sandal the more in takes on the characteristics of your feet. Each pair of sandal's become unique to your own feet.


Models

Original Luna w/Leather top

The greatest Running Sandal on Earth

My  favorite thing about Luna sandals is how they become an extension of your body. The more you where them the more the sandal takes on the actual form of your foot. Unlike Vibrams where your foot and toes need to be  a certain size Luna sandal's can fit anyone. Over time they actually get better!.  When taken off your foot you can still see the unique mold that your foot has created.  The original luna is by far my favorite.  the way the neoprene bottom molds to the foot is far superior to Luna's immitators who sell do it your self kits with vibram cherry rubber (which I peosonally can't stand).


(Bare Burro 5k I wore nothing but my Luna's and won)

Taking my time to lace up my sandal makes the sandal feel like extension of my body.I look forward to the ritual of lacing up on race day.  I do it with patience and care.  I put my sandal's on to race! I do not race to put my sandal's on.

By far the worlds greatest running sandal!

The Equus ss made out of very strong Shell Cordovan leather which allows them to be both the thinnest and most durable  sandal Luna offers.  I expect this pair to last at least ten years with vigorous use.


whether it's an impromptu trot through the snow, run up a mountain or a sub 4:45 min mile on the treadmill, The Luna Equus is the sandal that's on my feet more than any other

   I do not race in them but could if I wanted to. The Equus was the first sandal introduced with elasticized leather laces, which allow me to slip on and off Luna's instantly.  Much like the original they mold to your feet over time and are truly a beautiful sandal both on and off your feet.




Luna sandals is continually seeking out new recycleable materials to make there sandals out of.

Worried about the carbon footprint ?

In the future Luna hopes that the Recyclado will become their most affordable sandal.  But that perfect material has still has yet to be found.  If you have any idea's on what they they should use, feel free to email me or Luna Sandals directly.  Luna sandals is always striving to find new renewable resources that can help lower their carbon impact on the plant.


The workhorse of the Luna Sandal line. Perfect fro tracking down Bigfoot



Or tackling of the worlds toughest 100 mile races like Barefoot Ted did last year

The Ledville is currently the beefiest sandal Luna makes.  It has the most aggressive tread on any Luna sandals (for now), it measures 10mm in thickness and comes with an extra wide leather lace.  next month I am planning on hiking the tallest mountain in the continental United States in a pair.


Elastic Leather Hemp Traditional leather

Elasticized Leather


This is some pretty need stuff.  Perfect for average america than needs instant gratification once you tied it once you never need to tie it tie it again.  It takes all of about 5 seconds to get your luna's on your feet and you are ready to go.
+  
Quick on your feet
comfortably secures sandal
minimal it's short and light
Great for everyday use
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Not as durable as normal leather
Elastic stretches when you try to make fast sudden turns while racing
(I recommend owning both)

Hemp

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Ideal for the casual runner
Vegan
Comfortable
Easier to lace up than leather
Renewable resource
Inexpensive
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Not as durable as leather

Leather

  (comes in various widths)
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Durable
Traditional
My favorite for racing.
Takes time to lace up
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Takes time to lace up

Lacing up

There is no right or wrong way to tie a Luna Sandal.  I can only share what works for me. Have fun and think outside the box with the way you want to tie your sandal.
Tying an Original Luna sandal the "Patrick Sweeney" method.

Tying an elasticized leather lace

Craftsmanship


Luna Sandal's are handmade in America by skilled monkey's using high quality materials.


I promise that no Truffula tree's are killed in the process.


 Barefoot Ted has vowed to make the best sandals possible and continues to seek out new materials.  The possibilities are endless and that makes Ted happy.  Nearly everytime I talk to Ted he is bursting with excitement about some new innovation that will help make his sandals better and more affordable to the consumer.  His passion for making great sandals is evident in the craftsmanship.

Luna sandals may not make you a faster runner ans they may not be the perfect footwear for every situation.
However,
they will put a smile on your face and make running a hell of lot more fun.  I was one a big fan of Vibram Five Fingers but ever since switching over to Luna sandals I have had no desire to put anything else on my feet.


Enter to win a free pair of
custom



How to enter

 For each of the following you do, leave a separate comment. Each comment will count as an entry so make sure and leave one for each thing you do.
(up to six entries possible)

* Click this link and Like Luna Sandal's on Facebook.*

*Share this CONTEST on Facebook, Twitter and or your blog  (one entry for each)*

*Follow this blog*

*Do something nice for someone else and tell me what you did :)*



Join us "Lunatics"

    I don't expect that many entries so your chances of winning should be rather good.  If your comment is pretty damn funny or constructive you also stand a good chance of winning a prize.  Free T-shirt to the person he does the coolest thing for another person.

    Winner of the sandal's will be chosen at random and will be announced in 2 weeks 6/27.  It would be much apprciated If after you have won you would please send me picture of yourself wearing your new Luna sandals which I could post here at Bourbonfeet

    Contest is open to all people of the world but if you reside outside the United States Shipping and handling charges may apply.

    Maybe you will even receive an autographed poster of yours truly?
    (probably with spelling errors)

    Good Luck!


    Contest has ended thank you to all that entered.
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    211 comments:

    1. CassieJune 13, 2011 at 11:02 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on FB

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    2. CassieJune 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

      I shared a link to your blog and this contest on FB.

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    3. CassieJune 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

      I'm putting out a quick blog post with a link to your blog/contest!

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    4. NickJune 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook

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    5. AdamJune 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

      I loved (liked) Luna Sandles on Facebook. Now share the love!

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    6. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook...

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    7. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM

      I followed your blog.

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    8. SamJune 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

      I liked on facebook

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    9. SamJune 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM

      Shared contest page on facebook

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    10. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM

      I shared this contest on Facebook. My friends always hate on my current Luna Sandals!

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    11. SamJune 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM

      Something nice:
      I helped out belaying at a Big Brothers Big Sisters event last night at my climbing gym (my friend works for BBBS). Tons of kids and mentors had a blast.

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    12. SamJune 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM

      Shared contest page on twitter (@samuel)

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    13. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

      LIKED on Facebook.

      Tried to Share the Contest... but the link isn't working. (does that count? lol)

      The nice thing I have done is...

      I have started running all over from scratch. My wife wants to be a runner so I have put all of my running on hold to help her become a runner. We are on week two of the couch to 5K program. So far so good. She is already feeling better. This may really be it for her. I am so proud of her for trying. It wasn't easy to stop running 30 miles per week and only run like 3-4... but she's worth it. Thanks for the blog... I enjoy reading it.

      OK... back to your scheduled programming. :D

      signed...

      Deviantrunner
      (future lunatic... hopefully) :)

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    14. SamJune 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

      I follow blog in google reader

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    15. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM

      Liked on FB

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    16. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM

      Followed blog in Google reader

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    17. moominmammaJune 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

      I followed this blog in Google reader.

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    18. moominmammaJune 13, 2011 at 12:35 PM

      Liked on Facebook.

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    19. EmeyJune 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM

      Is there a penalty for using those while drunk?
      :p

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    20. Katie KiftJune 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

      I like Luna anyway. who doesn't?

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    21. Katie KiftJune 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

      I shared your post on FB - you knew that, because you would have seen it.

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    22. Katie KiftJune 13, 2011 at 12:54 PM

      Where is your follow button? You blog is on my blog list anyway.. does that count?

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    23. Katie KiftJune 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

      I help look after Run Smiley - does that count as something nice? Actually not sure if inflicting ourselves on the rest of the universe counts. Darn it, I may have to dock a comment there.

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    24. Katie KiftJune 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

      Shared you on Twitter - my 22 followers are now say WTF? I thought she had died.. I don't post on there very often ;)

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    25. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

      Liked Luna on FB
      Shared contest on FB
      already a blog follower (I think)

      and for my good deed - If I win this, I will let Kate have them so that she can experience the freedom and joy that running in Lunas bring.

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    26. EricJune 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM

      Put me in for 4 chances!

      Thank you!!!

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    27. JesseJune 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook

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    28. JesseJune 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

      and I posted a link on Twitter

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    29. JesseJune 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

      and I follow your blog with Google Reader

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    30. JesseJune 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM

      and I would like nothing more than to be a fellow Lunatic! By the way, my twitter name is puddletech.

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    31. VanessaJune 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

      Follow your blog? I pretty much stalk it out.

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    32. VanessaJune 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM

      Reposted on my FB page

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    33. VanessaJune 13, 2011 at 2:04 PM

      "Liked" the FB pg

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    34. Chris RobbinsJune 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

      I liked the FB page.

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    35. Chris RobbinsJune 13, 2011 at 2:13 PM

      I also tweeted it @Chris_robbins

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    36. VanessaJune 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM

      Tweeted.

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    37. -June 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM

      Lovin' my Luna's and will start racing competitively in them. Sure makes the shoe problem go away, and cleans out my closet. No need for all those shoes. Just a few pair of Luna's, a couple toe socks, and I'm good to go. And, of yea, running as close as possible to your natural barefoot style is a beautiful thing, not to mention absolutely spiritual.

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    38. Denise SkidmoreJune 13, 2011 at 2:19 PM

      My blog post:
      http://my-health-experiment.blogspot.com/2011/06/free-sandal-givaway.html

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    39. BaileyJune 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM

      Liked luna sandals FB page!

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    40. BaileyJune 13, 2011 at 2:25 PM

      Also follow your blog!

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    41. Norm DeplumeJune 13, 2011 at 2:26 PM

      I "liked" Luna Sandals on Facebook (Robin R.)

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    42. Norm DeplumeJune 13, 2011 at 2:27 PM

      I am not following your blog (Although I read it all the time before, too).

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    43. VanessaJune 13, 2011 at 2:28 PM

      Something nice: My little sister is a budding barefoot runner, but she's never run on sand. So I took the day off, drove her out of the city to the beach, and set her loose. We did some sand sprinting, slower paces, and running in water. She had a blast. When we got home, I let her eat my avocados.

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    44. BeerdedOneJune 13, 2011 at 2:32 PM

      Liked Luna on FB!

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    45. Norm DeplumeJune 13, 2011 at 2:33 PM

      I did a "good deed" at the grocery store yesterday. Lady in front of me had cash, and was 32 cents short. I dug some change out of my purse so she didn't have to go scrounge through her car to find some extra money, or put back the lettuce. I didn't think it was a big deal, but she was really really thankful.

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    46. BeerdedOneJune 13, 2011 at 2:33 PM

      Shared on twitter :)

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    47. BeerdedOneJune 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

      Following Bourbon Feet on Blogger ;)

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    48. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM

      I liked Luna on FB

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    49. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:39 PM

      I am following the blog

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    50. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM

      Posted on FB

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    51. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:42 PM

      Yesterday, I donated to the person who writes the boxcar kids blog to help get them a little closer to their new, larger, trailer. She writes a good blog :)

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    52. Denise SkidmoreJune 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM

      Nice thing: This evening I am off to volunteer in the church community garden. We grow some things for the church itself, and some for the Open Door Mission kitchens. But does it count if I was planning it before seeing the contest?

      http://discovervictory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:victory-gardens-interest-survey&catid=21:other&Itemid=76

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    53. StephJune 13, 2011 at 3:22 PM

      I liked Luna on Facebook

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    54. StephJune 13, 2011 at 3:23 PM

      I'm following your blogs

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    55. StephJune 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM

      Nice thing: On our bike ride with the kids we picked up some of the trash and recycling we found along the way. Each week, on this 3 miles loop we fill at least 1 grocery bag with cans, bottles and food wrappers. Not as fun as your beach finds but quite rewarding.

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    56. DallasJune 13, 2011 at 4:24 PM

      Like luna sandals on my FB

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    57. DallasJune 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM

      Posted the blog on my Facebook

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    58. DallasJune 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM

      Following the blog... mine is barefootdallas

      :)

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    59. DallasJune 13, 2011 at 4:28 PM

      My thing nice was volunteering and tutoring elementary kids. I help them with mathematics.

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    60. DallasJune 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

      blogged about this contest on my blog. :)

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    61. DallasJune 13, 2011 at 4:32 PM

      I want to become a "lunatic"!!!!!

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    62. Eric The ClericJune 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM

      I Like Luna Sandals on FB!!

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    63. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook!

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    64. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM

      I shared your blog post on Facebook!

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    65. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

      I am following your blog.

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    66. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM

      I like Luna Sandals on Facebook. :)

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    67. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM

      I posted this blog post and told about the giveaway on Facebook! :)

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    68. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

      I posted this giveaway on Twitter!

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    69. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 5:52 PM

      I follow this blog! :) I'm quiet about it haha...I do read your posts! Its so amazing to see how much you run. :D

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    70. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

      The nice thing I did for someone was help at a cross country practice this evening and helped all our new kids get used to our practice course! I love my old coach and help him however I can. :)

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    71. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 5:59 PM

      I liked Luna on FB

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    72. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM

      I tweeted this @barryhuffman

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    73. Barry HuffmanJune 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM

      I shared this post on FB

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    74. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM

      I follow this blog through Google reader

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    75. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 6:06 PM

      And I want to become a lunitic!

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    76. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 6:10 PM

      And I'm blogging about this giveaway right now! :D I was thinking about getting a pair already thanks to you...if I win this...well that's sweet! Haha. Best of luck to us all! :)

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    77. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 6:20 PM

      Following your blog in my RSS reader.

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    78. Bobby B.June 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

      Followed your blog!

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    79. Bobby B.June 13, 2011 at 8:32 PM

      Liked on facebook!

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    80. Bobby B.June 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

      Shared via my blog and email listserv!

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    81. Bobby B.June 13, 2011 at 8:36 PM

      Tonight I was on my evening run, and a girl was lying in the middle of the trail. She had Plantar Fac. and started running again too soon. She was scraped up and tearing up. I flagged down a biker and together we put her on the bike and wheeled her to the closest road. Then we called her roommate and stayed with her until she able to be picked up 45 minutes later. Karma points achieved!

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    82. Jules SmuinJune 13, 2011 at 8:53 PM

      Go Pat Go!!! has been stuck in my head all day at the 'factory'. Ted and everyone else here has been singing it, and we showed it to some Luna customers that came in. It is awesome!

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    83. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 9:08 PM

      GO PAT GO!!!
      EC

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    84. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

      Gaahhh, I'm such a gear whore now...I "liked" Luna on Facebook, then I added a link with a comment on my Facebook page.

      Talonraid from RW - Barefoot Forum

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    85. pbs123June 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM

      My 70 year old, former marathoner father, hasn't run in over 5 years due to arthritic knees. After reading Born to Run, I talked with him about how the forefoot striking is supposed to be easier on the joints. This inspired him to dig up an old pair of racing flats and we've gone for a couple of 3k runs. He said it seems to be actually helping his knees.

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    86. Eric ViernesJune 13, 2011 at 9:57 PM

      What a great review and love the sprinting videos. and shared the contest on Twitter!

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    87. EricJune 13, 2011 at 10:04 PM

      Motivated by the Luna Contest to follow this blog despite the fact the I have been reading it for awhile

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    88. SpencerJune 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM

      I liked luna sandals on facebook.

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    89. JoshuaJune 14, 2011 at 12:42 AM

      I like Luna on FB! Will be sharing the contest in the AM when I get home from work.

      Nice thing not only have I done but am doing and will continue to do is teach many people the greatness of BF running and of the art of parkour despite me being injured recovering from a fractured ankle. One of these people Im teaching BF running is my dad who has been having ankle, leg and knee problems and is actually starting to feel relieved running with "more proper"form

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    90. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 4:00 AM

      So many comments... Time to add some more. Here we go:

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook.

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    91. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 4:17 AM

      Now I have tweeted about this:

      http://twitter.com/#!/faster/status/80590824462749696

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    92. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 4:19 AM

      I posted a link to our local Czecho-Slovak barefoot Facebook group :)

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    93. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 4:37 AM

      Now it is on my Slovak blog: http://beznaboso.blogspot.com/2011/06/vyborny-clanok-o-luna-sandaloch-od.html

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    94. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 4:38 AM

      My Google Reader says: You have subscribed to "Bourbon Feet." :)

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    95. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 4:55 AM

      And here's what I did:

      It is related to barefoot running, sandals and Born To Run.

      Obviously, I am one of a very few freaks, or should I say, enthusiasts, in my city of Kosice, Slovakia, Central Europe. I made my own sandals, I ran in them with my dogs, I bought "barefoot" shoes for my dogtrekking (it is a sport here), I have a blog called "barefoot dogtrekker" and I have read Born To Run. I have been talking to people about all of this, I have been given weird looks on the street (especially when wearing my baby boy in a wrap + the sandals/barefoot) and I had running friends who were asking me "How are you?" and "How are your shoes/feet doing?". So I have been pretty satisfied by the attention but the events of the last week made me even more happy.

      Our local bookstore had a Czech translation of Born To Run in three copies so I have been going there to read it. Later on I have bought an English paperback. I have been sharing the ideas from the book with friends, TED Talks and videos on Facebook or blog and one day this hapened.

      A friend of mine, dogtrekker, (shod) runner, heel-striker, called that she is in a bookstore and that she's looking for THE book. I was happy. A couple of days later she posted to Facebook that she's becoming a barefoot runner, reinventing her style and form and that she's very excited about that. So was I. My first convert, I thought.

      Later, another friend of mine, dogtrekker, (shod) runner, heel-striker, called me excited saying that he bought THE book. He said that he reads one book each seven years on average but he's already 40 pages into this one and that he likes it a lot. He said, he's thankful. So I was I. Maybe another convert? I was so happy. Or a double convert? Shod runner who does not read books into barefoot runner who's enjoying a book!

      Yesterday, I checked the book store, they have one more book. Well, I should look for another runner to convert. My wife already has the book both in print and in her Kindle and she wouldn't even call herself a runner.

      I love this! It's so exciting!

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    96. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on FB and as a bonus got my wife to like them too.

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    97. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 5:00 AM

      I posted a link on my blog http://importantbutnotatall.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/free-luna-sandals-no-way/

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    98. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 5:01 AM

      I posted a comment and linked to this site on my FB page.

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    99. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 5:04 AM

      After reading your blog for the past 4 months I am now an official follower of Patrick Sweeney (I feel like such a lemming :) )

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    100. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 5:09 AM

      Our neighbor just had a baby so I cooked a 4 course gourmet meal (I used to be a chef) I even made homemade chocolate eclairs for desert. I surprised her around 4:00 with it and she just about dropped the baby with excitement.

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    101. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook

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    102. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 6:19 AM

      I shared this contest on FB

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    103. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM

      I did something nice for my husband but I can't tell you what it is :)

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    104. DavidSJune 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM

      Great review! I like my Lunas. Would be nice to have a second pair to experiment with.

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    105. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 6:28 AM

      I shared this on my twitter

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    106. CapiJune 14, 2011 at 6:53 AM

      Now following this blog! :)

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    107. CapiJune 14, 2011 at 6:59 AM

      Something nice: I started a savings account to buy my father a "big green egg." I'm a teacher and, therefore, am poor. My dad mows lawns for a living and is, therefore, more poor than I. Every birthday/father's day/Christmas/Hanukkah, etc, I make a small deposit to the account. He gets the deposit slip all wrapped up pretty. He thinks I'm insane because he's been getting these slips and has no idea what they're for. I've not told anyone in my family what I'm up to (because they would try to stop me...) but I'm really excited for the day that I've saved enough to get him this gift. I think I will make it in time for his 60th birthday, which is in 3 years. :)

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    108. DanielJune 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM

      Liked on facebook!

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    109. Simms65June 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM

      I liked Luna sandals on Facebook!

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    110. VanessaJune 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

      I linked your giveaway to my blog through MY giveaway as a giveaway inspired giveaway. Now I'm confused.

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    111. EvanJune 14, 2011 at 10:40 AM

      I'm following your blog!

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    112. EvanJune 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM

      Posted a note on Daily Mile - I don't do FB :(

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    113. SandraJune 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

      Liked Luna sandals on FB. Never run in Luna's but have been dying for a pair!!

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    114. MartinJune 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM

      Shared on facebook!

      //Martin, Sweden

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    115. JasonJune 14, 2011 at 1:11 PM

      This comment has been removed by the author.

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    116. JasonJune 14, 2011 at 1:12 PM

      I am freeing my children's feet from shoes. This is a good deed and good parenting! I'd love to try the Lunas!

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    117. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

      Pat,

      This might not be what you'd consider as it seems most other deeds being mentioned have to do with BFRunning, but it was a regular old Boy Scout moment. I picked up a guy who'd run out of gas trying to get his girlfriend to work. He thought he would walk down a get some gas, but it wasn't going to be fun walking a mile back up the hill in 90 degree heat with an orange smog alert... Although I suspect he was more worried about he fuming waiting for him to get back. 'Anywho,' we were down and back quickly, and she was going to get to work on time.

      For anyone curious, the guy did raise an eyebrow when he realized our little red 92 civic was being driven barefoot.

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    118. LGJune 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

      liked and commented on facebook, check, tweeted, checked, followed: check... As for a nice thing, I slowed my pace at a 10k so I could help a struggling runner run the last km! It was her first!

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    119. AndyJune 14, 2011 at 4:16 PM

      ...not many comments he says. LOL. You underestimate yourself Sweeney! Liked Luna on facebook.

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    120. AndyJune 14, 2011 at 4:18 PM

      Followed your blog.

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    121. AndyJune 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

      Shared the contest on my FB account.

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    122. AndyJune 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

      Lastly, the good deed.

      I took in my recently unemployed and relocated younger brother into my 1BR apartment rent free while he looks for a job in the DC area. My place has never looked such a mess and I'm pretty sure he just broke my dryer, but I'm trying to be patient. :)

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    123. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook!

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    124. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 6:26 PM

      I follow your blog!

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    125. gohmdoreeJune 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook.

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    126. gohmdoreeJune 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

      I follow your Bourbon Feet blog.

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    127. gohmdoreeJune 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

      I linked your contest on my Facebook.

      https://www.facebook.com/gohmdoree

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    128. gohmdoreeJune 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM

      I helped an elderly lady up, who fell in my store, cleaned her wound and applied a bandage to her cut knee.

      My good deed for the hour.

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    129. ReverieJune 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM

      I liked lunasandals on facebook

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    130. ReverieJune 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

      I spent the better part of my day caring for a dog that had its entire toenail ripped out and was bleeding profusely. Poor thing was so brave about it.

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    131. ReverieJune 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

      I followed this blog.

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    132. ReverieJune 15, 2011 at 12:27 PM

      I shared this on facebook.

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    133. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM

      Hey Patrick,

      Just signed up to follow your blog, "liked" luna sandals on facebook, and I shared the contest on facebook (I hope I did this part right). I'm still working on the nice thing for somebody. Haven't figured out what I'm going to do yet, but I'll come up with something good! I've been lurking this blog for a while now. Always a good read. Wish you and everybody else on here the best!

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    134. ShannonJune 15, 2011 at 4:06 PM

      I "liked" Luna Sandals on facebook... one down! :-)

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    135. ShannonJune 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM

      Ok, I shared the contest on my facebook page... 2 down! :-)

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    136. ShannonJune 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM

      Followed the blog... #3!

      Not to be obnoxious or anything, but I'm one of those weirdo people who looks out for nice things to do for others every day. Today I helped push a stranger's stalled car out of the intersection (barefoot and in a skirt, no less). I also gave a free massage to a friend with a running injury - lateral knee pain, IT band tightness. I offered to start running with her to help her learn a barefoot-style stride, so we'll see. Maybe another convert? Yay! So #4 taken care of too.

      Did I mention that I've been coveting some Luna sandals? I've been running in 5-fingers and barefoot for a few years now, and I think the time has come. :-)

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    137. running for lifeJune 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM

      So want to try a pair of these sandals - amazing how a chance encounter (we met on the way to the finish line at the SD RnR) can result in so many changes - if next marathon goes well i'm going to try a 50k! thanks for the inspiration!

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    138. running for lifeJune 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

      oh - and "liked" luna sandals on facebook.. on to the other things

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    139. running for lifeJune 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM

      shared contest on FB

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    140. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM

      Ted wouldn't give me a pair to review so I have yet to try the illustrious Luna's!!
      I am a faithful follower of your shenanigans :)

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    141. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:18 PM

      I posted this to facebook!

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    142. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

      I like Luna Sandals on Facebook :)

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    143. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM

      I don't keep track of all the nice things I do. It defeats the purpose. I tried to think of something and they all seemed worthy yet not really noteworthy or out of the ordinary. I just know that if I want to be happy and in a rotten funk that taking care of someone else will lift my spirits. I am a mother. Its my job to take care :)

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    144. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:56 PM

      Hey,

      Here is the nice thing I did:

      I knew that my wife had a bad day today. Today is the first day of a nutrition class she is teaching for 10-12 year olds. She typically loves teaching this class, but I guess lots of stuff went wrong today.

      So I made sure to have a nice cold Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier ready for her as she walked in the door! Then I made a her a classic comfort food: grilled cheese (we're not quite vegan) :) Then, to top it off, I did all the dishes! Now, granted, I should probably being doing this stuff everyday, but I feel really good about my good deed! Whether I win these cool sandals or not, this was a very nice evening! Totally worth it.

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    145. Rory dela PazJune 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook

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    146. Rory dela PazJune 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM

      I posted a link to your blog on Twitter.

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    147. Rory dela PazJune 15, 2011 at 10:22 PM

      I posted your blog on my wall in Facebook.

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    148. Rory dela PazJune 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM

      Here's the nice thing I did today: I did not rub my Canuck loving cousins noses in after the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.

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    149. SarahJune 16, 2011 at 5:52 AM

      Liked on FB! I am surprised that I hadn't "liked" it before. I guess I didn't realize that Luna had a site separate from BFT, whose page I've already liked.

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    150. SarahJune 16, 2011 at 5:53 AM

      Posted the contest on FB!

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    151. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:59 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on FB.

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    152. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

      I followed your blog

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    153. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:10 AM

      I promoted this on FB

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    154. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:15 AM

      I promoted the contest and blog post on my blog.

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    155. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

      Nice thing I did -- I saw some info on how a low carb/higher fat diet can help with epileptic seizures, so I found the info and then shared it with two fellow volunteers here in Katima who are working with disabled children, many of whom have epilepsy. (I'm also a volunteer, but I work in org. devt in an HIV/AIDs organization).

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    156. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:11 AM

      Commented and liked Luna Sandals on facebook!
      Good blog.
      Michael W. -NYC-

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    157. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM

      And I've linked your contest and blog on my facebook. Great review of the sandals too, btw.
      Michael W. -NYC-

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    158. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

      And I'll be following your blog now, fun video on the Luna blog too.
      Michael W. -NYC-

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    159. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

      as for doing a nice thing for someone, this contest is a good a reason as any to try and do more. My gf's interestingly overbearing mother is in town. So I have been taking care of all my GFs errands while she attends to her mothers changing whims. It has been a busy 3 weeks, but you help out.
      Michael W. -NYC-

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    160. SarahJune 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

      I'm following your blog!

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    161. running for lifeJune 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

      Awesome pics of the Hermosa beach - I especially like the pristine sand - so peaceful

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    162. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on Facebook...

      Joe R
      Birmingham ,England

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    163. JayAtIUJune 17, 2011 at 5:40 AM

      Great blog, Pat. I follow it on Google Reader.

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    164. JayAtIUJune 17, 2011 at 5:41 AM

      Great blog, Pat. I also Liked the FB page. Thanks again.

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    165. RoxyJune 17, 2011 at 2:56 PM

      I liked Luna on Facebook!

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    166. RoxyJune 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM

      I also shared the link on Facebook

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    167. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

      Woops...just realized I was supposed to make a separate comment for each thing I did. So I'll post here to clarify that I "liked" luna sandals on facebook.

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    168. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

      and I'll post here to clarify that I shared the contest on facebook. Thanks!

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    169. Jason RichardsJune 17, 2011 at 8:53 PM

      I am now following you... literally...turn around! :-) J/K, But I am following your blog.

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    170. Jason RichardsJune 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

      Just posted this review on twitter. Hopefully some people will read it...I am trying to convert as many to barefoot or minimalist running as I can!

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    171. Jason RichardsJune 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM

      Just shared the post on my facebook page.

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    172. Jason RichardsJune 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

      Just clicked the facebook "like" button!!

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    173. Jason RichardsJune 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

      For the "Something nice for something comment"...tonight our dish washer started to overflow while my wife was doing dishes. She started yelling "HONEY...WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!". When I came to the scene there was a lot of very dirty and stinky water all over the kitchen floor. Being the nice husband that I am :-) I fixed the dish washer and cleaned up the mess.

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    174. Jason RichardsJune 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

      I just posted the review of the Luna sandals to our family blog...much to the chagrin of my wife :-)

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    175. migangeloJune 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

      liked on FB. i'll take some new ones for free. i wore some all winter long and everyone stared at my feet and my like i'm a Lunatic!

      Mike

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    176. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM

      I liked Luna Sandals on facebook.

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    177. running for lifeJune 19, 2011 at 6:54 PM

      "doing something nice for someone": I feel very fortunate during these troubled economic times to have secure employment with enough to live comfortably. It is my opinion that it is good thing to give back to the world one person at a time. Very often (usually once a week or more) I give money to strangers in need - for gas, food, water, whatever they need. And with it comes a big smile from me :)

      There... All done now :)

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    178. scaniaJune 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM

      Liked on Facebook

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    179. scaniaJune 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM

      Shared contest on facebook

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    180. LauraJune 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

      I liked on Facebook.

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    181. LauraJune 20, 2011 at 9:47 AM

      I shared on FB

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    182. HelenJune 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

      Liked on Facebook

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    183. HelenJune 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

      Shared link on Facebook

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    184. HelenJune 20, 2011 at 1:45 PM

      I helped an abused kid adjust to coming back to school after a period of absence. He was able to have a few good days ending the school year on a positive note despite everything. I can't STAND when grownups take out their frustration, bitterness, and squashed hope on people smaller than themselves. Hurting kids is never ok. Wish I could give this little guy and all kids like him some cool sandals like my Luna Equus, which I love.

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    185. T. BucknerJune 20, 2011 at 2:34 PM

      Posted to my blog 8)

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    186. T. BucknerJune 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

      and liked on Facebook and link shared for contest! GL all 8)

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    187. Dave BJune 21, 2011 at 5:42 PM

      Liked it on Facebook

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    188. Dave BJune 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM

      I am also training a gentleman with developmental disabilities to run his first 5k.

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    189. Rustico RasingJune 22, 2011 at 9:53 AM

      Good morning!!! Just came across your blog the other day and have been reading nonstop!! Saw this contest and had to enter =)

      I liked the Luna FB page and also posted a picture of mine personal improvised huaraches sandals I've been running in the past year, hahaha! Wish I could finally own a pair of Luna Sandals!!!!

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    190. Rustico RasingJune 22, 2011 at 9:59 AM

      Oh yea, I also just started following your blog.

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    191. Rustico RasingJune 22, 2011 at 10:09 AM

      Hello again!

      Just shared this blog/contest on my Facebook. Hope you get more followers!!

      Btw, I wouldn't have found your blog or the Luna Sandals site without stumbling on it from my friend's FB page, Robert Shackelford

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    192. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM

      I shared on twitter #barefootted

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    193. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:13 AM

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    194. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:14 AM

      I liked Luna Sandals on facebook. And I like luna sandals in my heart <3

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    195. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:17 AM

      I followed this blog with blogger even though I've been getting RSS feeds to googlereader forever.

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    196. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:18 AM

      I shared this awesome contest in this awesome blog post I wrote just for this awesome contest.

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    197. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:22 AM

      I've also shared on facebook. Sharing is caring.

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    198. CezeyJune 24, 2011 at 12:42 AM

      My nice story is quite boring, and involves me staying up helping/tutoring my best friend so that he can be ready for his Calc 2 exam. I just got home like an hour ago (1:30ish texas time) I havent taken Calc 2 in two years, so that required some serious brain power. And also my friend lives an hour from me so that was a long drive home. I know my comment is far from funny or heroic, but I would like a poster. I'm not quite old enough to legally drink the bourbon you speak of, but I would love to have a signed pic of mr.bourbonfeet himself. Your blog has been the ultimate followup-running therapy after reading Born to Run. You keep me laughing and encouraged plus I've lost 14 lbs and counting! Aldso I have a new found love for veggie pizzas (I haven't gone vegan yet!) ...today was wheat dough, pesto base, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, sauteed spinach,and Serrano Peppers ....I shared that with my friend also...that is a very heroic thing if you ask me! ;)

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    199. ScooterJune 27, 2011 at 8:41 AM

      So I am a whore now! But a good Whore. Shared your link on Facebook, Liked Luna again since I already liked them, I am following Luna Sandals on Twitter, and shared your link and Luna Sandals on my Blog at blog.standingontop.com. and Tweeted @standingontop which again posted to my blog.

      Sheesh, I out to go to hell for such sole selling. But for a good cause and great sandals so Rock on.

      Scooter aka Lavarunner

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    200. DanielJune 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM

      I come here often enough, so I bit the bullet and decided to follow your blog.

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