kigo footwear, minimalist shoes for the barefoot lifestyle, was founded on a commitment to the highest levels of ecological innovation and accountability. The company strives for corporate efficiencies, sustainable materials and low impact manufacturing processes. Through ...read more
In January 2011, kigo footwear COO Kristin Parker married Marco Serrano. The couple shares a passion for new food, friends and experiences; so rather than settling for a traditional weeklong honeymoon, they have embarked on a trip around the globe. They each will travel with a ...read more
September 20, 2011, Atlanta, GA and Lafayette, LA – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have released initial reports from a collaborative study of the energy expenditure of walking and running in traditional ...read more
kigo, footwear for the barefoot lifestyle and minimalist athletics, has engaged Bill Cochrane from Active Outdoors Group to represent the kigo brand in the Midwest, including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky. Bill brings more than 25 years of experience in active and outdoor ...read more
kigo, footwear for the barefoot lifestyle and minimalist athletics, has engaged Ned Johnson and the Y.P.S. team to represent the kigo brand in the Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. More than 30 years of outdoor sales experience and a depth of key ...read more
kigo is footwear for the barefoot lifestyle and minimalist athletics. With the introduction of its Fall/Winter 2011 lines, kigo footwear has taken a significant step forward in the ecological responsibility of the manufacturing process and components of its offerings. The new ...read more
The increasing popularity of natural running and minimalist footwear are changing the way many athletes think about gear and training. The Runner's Sole, an athletic staple in Western Pennsylvania, has brought the trend to the area with customized training plans, biomechanics ...read more
For trail racing enthusiasts in Georgia, the Frogtown Trail Challenge lives up to its motto, “Not your Mama's Trail Race.†Filled with massive vertical climbs, opportunities for repelling, 1.2 miles of shallow river racing and an unmatched level of camaraderie among the ...read more
kigo footwear announces the addition of sales representative Gustavo LaGrave to the company. Acting as an independent contractor for the company, LaGrave will work with the kigo footwear team to expand sales in the Midwest and Eastern half of the U.S. Educated in biomechanics and ...read more
As natural running gains steam among longtime runners and newbies alike, it has brought about a need for education and resources. With the promise of less impact on the body and a more joyful, free athletic experience, natural running is gaining steam but also creating the need ...read more
Formed and financed by a trio of female entrepreneurs, kigo footwear has been a unique small business story since its debut in late 2009. Between launching in a down economy and working to be a miniscule but formative presence in the rapidly solidifying minimalist footwear ...read more
In the heart of the small, active community of Shepherdstown West Virginia, Two Rivers Treads has changed the face of running shoe retail. Founded and led by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Two Rivers Treads is a store, learning center and event community dedicated entirely to barefoot and ...read more
Three adventurers-philanthropists, together known as The Dusty Camel (aka TDC), are preparing to launch a long distance hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. This first TDC trek is dedicated to raising funds to protect Americas wild spaces with the help of Freedom to Roam, an ...read more
he Barefoot Shoe Store (http://www.thebarefootshoestore.com) is a newly launched footwear retailer specializing in minimalist shoes and accessories. The Seattle based retailer has added kigo footwear to its carefully assembled selection of the lightest, most durable and wearable ...read more
kigo footwear is a line of versatile eco-friendly minimalist shoes for athletic and everyday wear. The company, which launched in 2009, has introduced its “Fun Never Stops†Pro Deal program. Named for the company tag line “keep going…the fun never stops,†this Pro Deal ...read more
kigo footwear, stylish eco-friendly minimalist shoes for athletic and everyday wear, has added retail partners in the US, Canada and Great Britain. These retailers span outdoor specialty, running and fitness categories, and represent online and traditional retail channels. The ...read more
kigo footwear, stylish eco-friendly minimalist shoes for athletic and everyday wear, has launched its second generation shoe lines, the kigo edge and kigo curv. Since introducing its shoes to the market in August 2009, kigo footwear has engaged customers and testers, from casual ...read more
