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Barefoot Shoes

Meet Xero Shoes Z-Trek (Chaco-like) Minimalist Sandal

Have you heard the news? Xero Shoes has created a new minimalist sandal that truly breaks from their signature huarache innovations and goes toe-to-toe against the uber-popular strappy sandals you likely used to wear (Chacos, Tevas, etc.). It’s called…

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Barefoot Shoes

Feelmax Kuuva 3 Boot Review

With a waterproof lining, a 2.5mm zero-drop sole and wide toebox, the Kuuva 3 from Feelmax is perhaps the lightest and most flexible waterproof boot in the world!

Read on to hear my thoughts as well as a comparison to boots from Lems and Vivobarefoot!

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Barefoot Shoes

Vibram Bikila EVO WP Review

Featuring a waterproof membrane, Ice Trek rubber, and a lace system, the Biklia EVO WP is Vibram’s first water-proof shoe!

Based on the Bikila EVO platform, Vibram made many design changes for the WP to make it waterproof and relatively weather-proof…

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"Forget Barefoot," Meet Maximalist Shoes

On the heels of last week’s news that Vibram is being sued by the Bikila family comes an article in the New York Times titled Forget Barefoot; New Trendsetter, if Not Pacesetter, Is Cushioning (Screenshot above).

Oh how the pendulum swings!…

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Barefoot Shoes

ToPo Runduro Review

The ToPo Runduro is a distance running shoe from ToPo Athletics. It has one of the thicker soles of any “minimalist” running shoe and is geared towards transitioning and long-distance runners.

The Runduro features the same super breathable and…

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Barefoot Shoes

Lems Primal 2 Black Review

The Lems Primal 2 is a wonderful shoe for the barefoot casual market. It features a super breathable upper that is worlds above many other casual minimalist shoes, has a flexible 8mm sole with good ground feel, and good looks, especially in the new…

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Barefoot Shoes

ZEM GEAR 360 XT Round Toe Review

The ZEM GEAR 360 XT Round Toe (“360 XT” for the remainder of the review) is an trainer shoe for minimalist enthusiasts and all-around running shoe for experienced minimalist runners. A feather light shoe at a mere 3.6 ounces (.2 ounces less than the…

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Barefoot Shoes

Skora Fit Review

The Skora Fit is a breathable, flexible, and comfortable zero-drop shoe for the transitioning crowd. It actually provides more flexibility than its 16mm stack height would lead you to believe and it features 3D-printed support patterns for enhanced…

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Barefoot Shoes

Topo Athletic ST Review

Topo Athletic (“ToPo” is short for Tony Post, the founder of the company and former Vibram CEO and former Vice President of Product and Marketing at Rockport) first launched their brand about two years ago with a Tabi-informed, split-toe design built on…

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Barefoot Shoes

ZEM U Cross Ninja/Split Toe

For the last month, I have been lucky enough to try the latest trainer split toe from ZEM GEAR, the U Cross Ninja/Split Toe.

I believe this shoe is fantastic for those getting into minimalist running and want to hone their form, while enjoying the…