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If it's past 10AM EST or 7AM PST where you are, word to the savvy shopper: flash sale site LeftLane Sports has just opened up a new VIVO BAREFOOT flash sale! NOTE: If you're not a member of LeftLane Sports, you need to join first AND IF YOU USE MY INVITE TO JOIN, you get $10 credit towards your first purchase of $50 or more!**

Here are some of the deals: VIVO BAREFOOT Neo Trails for $65 (that's half off the MSRP of $130) or get the regular Neo with "hydro-phobic" mesh for $50. The crazy-looking but crazy-functional Ultras can be had for $45. There are also Evos and Evo IIs on sale or if you're a lady, you can grab the casual Jazz or Lucy at more than 50% off. Not too shabby. Probably the hottest deal (to me) are these dark suede Oaks for $60 (or $50 if you get the $10 credit by using the invite):

I picked up the same style (Oaks) in the light suede the last time around and love them. Note these are slightly different than the VIVO BAREFOOT Oaks I reviewed two years ago. I actually like these better ... they're subtly different and more comfortable.

Becoming a member of Left Lane is as simple as providing basic info (name/email). There are no strings attached (no fees to join) — membership simply means you will get emailed future flash sales announcements. You can quit the email list at any time.

Here is my invite to get $10 credit. Here is the sale. For reference, LeftLane has previously had VIVO BAREFOOTs on sale and is similar in concept (though slightly different in execution) to outdoor flash sale site The Clymb.

Again, here is my invite (Use to get $10 credit on an order >$50). Here is the sale.

Good luck!

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