Category: barefoot shoes
Altra Adam Review - A KSO-Like Shoe Sans Toes?
Feb 3, 2012 | 3 comments »
Altra Running is a new zero-drop running manufacturer based out of Utah. It was born out of necessity: the founders, themselves long-time runners and owners of a running shoe store, had been chopping off the heels of running shoes effective… more »
Merrell Barefoot Edge Glove Review
Feb 1, 2012 | 7 comments »
The Merrell Barefoot Edge Glove is a new shoe from Merrell for 2012 that is built on the road glove sole (made by Vibram) and geared towards casual or perhaps even business casual wear.
Feel grounded and enjoy life in our edge glove barefoot shoe Its minimal cushioning and Vibram® sole give you just enough underfoot protection, while letting your feet land flat to feel the earth beneath your feet – stimulating the senses, strengthening… more »
Spyridon LS vs. KSO Trek Vibram FiveFingers
Jan 31, 2012 | 7 comments »
What better way to compare Vibram's two trail running toe shoe offerings - the original KSO Trek (right) vs. the new Spyridon LS FiveFingers - than to wear one on either foot and go for a muddy trail run?
A comparative review of the new FiveFingers Spyridon LS trail running shoe versus the original KSO Trek FiveFingers from Vibram. more »
SeeYa Vibram FiveFingers Review
Jan 25, 2012 | 25 comments »
A review of the Spring 2012 Vibram FiveFingers SeeYa, the ultralight toe shoes for road running.
No longer are we limited to “one type fits most situations” but now there are VFFs to suit your specific activity. It’s clear that the SeeYas are design for pavement running and racing and while they excel at this task, I don’t think I’d wear them for much else. more »
Water-Resistant Vibram FiveFingers for Fall 2012
Jan 24, 2012 | 30 comments »
Take a sneak peak at some of the upcoming releases for Fall 2012 from Vibram FiveFingers!
The Fall 2012 Vibram FiveFingers line-up features water-resistant toe shoes in a big way! The Lontra, Speed LR and XC, Classic Fresca, and Spyridon are all coming to the U.S. and Europe is getting two new versions of the KSO Trek as well as a laced Lontra!
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Check out this press release from Vibram Italy:
Do you like water but only for bathin… more »
Altra Adam First Look
Jan 19, 2012 | 13 comments »
The Altra Adam, a zero-drop ultra minimalist shoe for men.
I was fortunate enough to meet the guys from Altra at the 2011 CrossFit Games. They were very friendly, and very staunch advocates of a wide toe-box, and zero heel drop. All of their shoes, they explained, are built on variations on those two themes. Th… more »
Bedrock Earthquake Sandals and Merino Ninja Socks Review
Jan 18, 2012 | 5 comments »
I reviewed the original Bedrock Sandals back in December and found them to be a solid option for a basic huarache sandal suitable for both casual wear and running. I'm pleased to report that based upon feedback, Nick and Dan have tweaked the design to… more »
Altra Lone Peak Review
Jan 13, 2012 | 12 comments »
“Blending cushioned protection with the benefits of barefoot freedom, Altra footwear is designed to reduce injury and promote proper technique for the most natural run. Every shoe features Zero Drop™ and a foot-shaped, gender-specific design so everyone can find the right fit and run better and healthier.”
“Blending cushioned protection with the benefits of barefoot freedom, Altra footwear is designed to reduce injury and promote proper technique for the most natural run. Every shoe features Zero Drop™ and a foot-shaped, gender-specific design so everyone… more »
Stem Footwear Survival Origins Quick Review
Jan 12, 2012 | 15 comments »
Stem is getting a good bit of press here on BirthdayShoes and while I've pointed out a few nits above in this review, my overall take on these shoes is glowingly positive: if you're looking for a casual mono-toed barefoot/minimalist shoe, the Stems are worth serious consideration. more »
K-Swiss Blade Foot Running Shoe Review
Jan 11, 2012 | 2 comments »
Introducing a new zero-drop shoe from K-Swiss coming in 2012 - the K-Swiss Blade Foot!
As the minimal/barefoot movement gains momentum and traction it seems every shoe maker is jumping at the chance to get in on it. K-Swiss has now thrown their hat into the ring... er, well, they are about to. The Blade Foot won't be out until early 2012,… more »
Merrell Barefoot Road Glove Review
Jan 9, 2012 | 13 comments »
It's 2012 and Merrell is on round two of their Barefoot line. We've previously reviewed their flagship minimalist shoe, the Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove, and since shoe design tends to be iterative, this review is going to be doing some comparisons to the Trail Glove. Also, I'm going to leverage a few barefoot blogging, running friends' reviews to highlight different perspectives on the Road Glove as a running shoe — so this review is going to be broken up into my assessment of the Merrell Barefoot Road Glove based on it's new design and barefoot feel/function; then I'm going to dive into some perspectives on it from around the web. more »
Review Women's Spyridon LS Vibram FiveFingers
Jan 5, 2012 | 17 comments »
The Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon LS is a new Vibram FiveFingers model specifically built for trail running. It’s named after Spyridon Louis, the Greek shepherd who won the first modern-day marathon in the 1896 Athens Olympics. The course was run on dir… more »
Luna Sandals ATS Review [Huaraches]
Jan 4, 2012 | 14 comments »
Luna Sandals All Terrain Sandal "ATS"
Barefoot Ted and Luna Sandals have released another new model adding to their extensive line of huarache sandals. Lunas are sandals inspired by those worn by the Tarahumara featured in Born to Run. The All Terrain Sandal, or ATS for short, adopts many… more »
Review: Stem Footwear Origins-A Comfortable, Casual Shoe
Jan 3, 2012 | 15 comments »
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You may remember these shoes from an initial review on a preproduction model from startup company Stem Footwear back in the summer. We’re going to take a closer look at what has been in the works since then, how the Origins have… more »
Roo and Rambler Soft Star Shoes Review
Dec 13, 2011 | 7 comments »
A review of the Soft Star Shoes Roo and Rambler, two similar but different modern moccasins handmade in Oregon by "elves." Can suede soled shoes stand the test of wear indoors and out? more »
Oetzi3300 Troop Boot Review
Dec 7, 2011 | 17 comments »
It is winter time. For some of us that means it is time to bust out the winter boots and slosh our way through the winter months. I recently picked up the Oetzi3300 Troop Boot a winter weather friendly minimalist boot. I thought I would share with you… more »
Bedrock Sandals Huaraches Review
Dec 6, 2011 | 4 comments »
The Bedrock Sandals handled even this rocky terrain
As a fan of huarache sandals for running and casual wear, I welcome the chance to try another interpretation of the classic minimalist footwear. Bedrock Sandals began as a Kickstarter project in which the two friends and founders, Nick and Dan, were su… more »
New Balance Minimus Zero First Look
Dec 5, 2011 | 29 comments »
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My background experience with the New Balance Minimus lineup is a bit limited as I have only really extensively used the Minimus Trail shoes for casual wear. I felt the Minimus Roads had too much of a heel on them to get a good feel of the groun… more »
Fila Skele-Toes 2.0 Review
Nov 23, 2011 | 15 comments »
It looks like minimalist footwear and toe shoes are starting to become rather mainstream. The fact that major footwear brads are starting to develop minimalist and toe shoes of their own design is proof that the mainstream public is starting to accept… more »
Luna Sandals LeadCat Review [Huaraches]
Nov 21, 2011 | 14 comments »
Luna Sandals LeadCat
If you've read Born to Run (if not, please do so!), then you certainly remember one of the more colorful personalities in the book, Barefoot Ted. Barefoot Ted (BFT) has his own huarache sandal company called Luna Sandals drawing… more »
Vibram FiveFingers SeeYa First Look
Nov 21, 2011 | 45 comments »
The Vibram FiveFingers SeeYa is coming Spring 2012 and will be the lightest running-specific pair of toe shoes to hit the market yet.
The Vibram FiveFinger Seeya is one of the new models in the Spring 2012 lineup. Aimed at the running/fitness community, the Seeya is one of the lightest models yet with weight savings coming from a unique sole that only has rubber on the more »
New Balance 10 Minimus Multi-Sport Mini-Review
Nov 17, 2011 | 14 comments »
Above is the New Balance 10 or Minimus Multi-Sport, a water-resistant/waterproof-ish version of the Minimus Trail.
An entirely different approach to all-season outdoor athletics, the New Balance Minimus Multi-Sport MO10 takes the proven versatile durability of a Vibram® outsole and combines it with a fitted, minimalist upper that's comfortable with or without socks. Navigate the trails through the winter months with this water- and odor-resistant Minimus edition. more »
Vibram FiveFingers Jaya LR Review
Nov 14, 2011 | 22 comments »
The women's only Jaya LR FiveFingers from Vibram are geared towards lower impact fitness like yoga, some plyometrics, or Pilates.
I have to say I wasn’t sold on the Jaya LR at first. Why spend the money on a pair of VFFs that can’t do everything that your KomodoSports can do? After giving them a shot, I can see why I'd buy them. The Jaya LR is an awesome secondary pair to have… more »
VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail Review
Nov 9, 2011 | 14 comments »
If you’re looking for a sturdy minimalist shoe to use over the roughest terrain, the VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trails definitely deserve some attention. The no drop heel and thin soles provide an excellent feel for the ground that will satisfy any discerning minimalist shoe wearer’s requirements and the extra wide toe box gives your feet enough room to move with each step without any feelings of restriction. more »
Elusive Fall 2011 FiveFingers
Nov 8, 2011 | 11 comments »
As most of you know there can be different styles of Vibram FiveFingers released around the world. Sometimes the styles don't make it to your neck of the woods. This is especially true when it comes to some of the European styles. It seems like they… more »
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