I train barefoot but taking a rest now after running the stanchart 10k (time 49:48) in VFF KSOs.
I can run barefoot comfortably up to 10k.
I usually run barefoot at Lake Gardens and KLCC where I am pretty confident that the are minimal risks of broken glass etc.
The main issue with barefoot running during races is that you don't want to worry about surface texture and dangerous objects while you race which is the reason I raced the stanchart in VFFs.
IMO, efficient running principles do not change whether you are barefoot or shod.
However, for running barefoot, the more conditioned the soles of your feet are, the more comfortable it is for you to exert more force while running, and thus go faster.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I've been saving money to buy VFF... they are not cheap

When do you run at Lake Gardens? Can I join you? Would appreciate comments about my running posture from a fellow barefoot runner.

I wish i can ran as fast as you... my current pace is around 7 minutes per KM.

U don't need VFF, see this guy run on slipper kind of shoes, he ran fast too, think around 5 min pace in Ipoh recently.

I would love to try it one day.

I think those are Luna Sandals - https://www.lunasandals.com/

It seems Barefoot Ted is one of the shareholders in that company.

he using huaraches barefoot running sandal...
http://www.invisibleshoe.com/
he from athlete circle malaysia

hmm... byk la pulak options nowadays

wonder if can DIY using selipar jepun... hhahahaha

Sharp poking pain in the midfoot eh ? Sounds like plantar fasciitis to me. Very hard to heal this injury....

hmm... byk la pulak options nowadays

wonder if can DIY using selipar jepun... hhahahaha

use to have plantar fasciitis at early stage or my forefoot running...take me 2 month to heal and strengthen my foot....hopefully not coming back...

U make one, test it till good, I buy one from u..

Sharp poking pain in the midfoot eh ? Sounds like plantar fasciitis to me. Very hard to heal this injury....

Lucky U man.... I've been injured since April last year... been to sports clinic, ISN... still no go... 

maybe my healthy life help to recover faster, i dont smoke but eat protein  and nutrition food alot....

Here got who is heavy smoker but still can run HM or FM? 

I guess what's important is the style of running rather than what the runner is wearing. Hence I consider kaki ayam, VFF, Merrell barefoot or any minimalist shoe wearer == barefoot.

Any changes to your running? I notice when i change to barefoot my langkah becomes shorter but faster frequency. Hope I'm making sense here... hehehe.

On another note, I'm thinking of joining Putrajaya Night Marathon (10km) http://www.bsnpnm.com/

Anyone ran it last year? Well organized or fiasco like the Energizer Night Run?

Here got who is heavy smoker but still can run HM or FM? 

I smoke 20 stick per day and also a very lazy runner. Manage to finish SCKLM HM, but very slow. 2.45 was my time. Dont know whether the smoking or laziness that contribute to my slow pace hmmmm

While waiting for the race to start, i usually puff a stick at a hidden spot while other serious runner is busy warming up hahaha.