250 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/BarefootRunning Traffic & Engagement r/BarefootRunning Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BarefootRunning Most Active Times When r/BarefootRunning Is Most Active
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r/BarefootRunning Flair Performance r/BarefootRunning Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| question | 47 (54.0%) | 3 |
| minimalist shoes | 16 (18.4%) | 6 |
| discussion | 10 (11.5%) | 9 |
| unshod | 6 (6.9%) | 15 |
| VFF | 5 (5.7%) | 10 |
| MR | 3 (3.4%) | 61 |
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r/BarefootRunning Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BarefootRunning
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| barefoot | 39 (15.6%) | 8 | 10 |
| running | 32 (12.8%) | 2 | 8 |
| shoes | 31 (12.4%) | 2 | 8 |
| sandals | 17 (6.8%) | 6 | 7 |
| feet | 17 (6.8%) | 3 | 6 |
| shoe | 17 (6.8%) | 21 | 14 |
| toe | 14 (5.6%) | 1 | 5 |
| vibram | 14 (5.6%) | 8 | 8 |
| foot | 13 (5.2%) | 4 | 10 |
| run | 12 (4.8%) | 8 | 9 |
r/BarefootRunning Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BarefootRunning
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/BarefootRunning Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BarefootRunning
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This New Balance model from 2013 was my favorite shoe ever.
Barefoot dress shoe ad still looks bad
Are you all seriously comfortable paying $120+ for half a sole and paracord
Footshape change
After 10 months of training in Lunas or barefoot, I just ran my first 100K and won
Why does it look like his foot is leaning to the inside in Vibram V-Run? (repost with more pictures)
XeroShoes Genesis sandals, closest to barefoot I’ve felt wearing anything
A man on the train told me I was okay biking in flipflops because I had "real flintstone feet"
Friendship ended with V-Runs. Now V-Runs my best friend.
Not easing into the hobby be like
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This New Balance model from 2013 was my favorite shoe ever. | 176 | 55 | image | Jul 21 |
| Barefoot dress shoe ad still looks bad | 156 | 57 | image | Jul 10 |
| Are you all seriously comfortable paying $120+ for half a sole and paracord | 94 | 91 | text | Jul 14 |
| Footshape change | 59 | 43 | image | Jul 22 |
| After 10 months of training in Lunas or barefoot, I just ran my first 100K and won | 56 | 10 | image | Jul 14 |
| Why does it look like his foot is leaning to the inside in Vibram V-Run? (repost with more pictures) | 38 | 34 | image | Jul 13 |
| XeroShoes Genesis sandals, closest to barefoot I’ve felt wearing anything | 38 | 16 | image | Jul 4 |
| A man on the train told me I was okay biking in flipflops because I had "real flintstone feet" | 36 | 18 | image | Jul 25 |
| Friendship ended with V-Runs. Now V-Runs my best friend. | 35 | 20 | image | Jul 12 |
| Not easing into the hobby be like | 30 | 3 | image | Jul 23 |
r/BarefootRunning Audience Overlap r/BarefootRunning Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BarefootRunning FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BarefootRunning
What's the best time to post on r/BarefootRunning?
Based on posting volume, r/BarefootRunning is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BarefootRunning?
r/BarefootRunning averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BarefootRunning get?
Posts on r/BarefootRunning average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BarefootRunning get most?
On r/BarefootRunning, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts