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20% Off SeeYa, Spyridon LS, Speed FiveFingers
May 19, 2012 | 1 comment »
I spent a good bit of time hunting around the past few days for sales on FiveFingers -- in particular, sales where the retailer has a decent bit of inventory (not just one off-size pair at a steep discount, but lots of sizes). You can do this kinda res… more »
Vibram, FiveFingers U.S. Store Grand Opening
Apr 27, 2012 | 14 comments »
The view from the front of the first Vibram retail store in the United States-located on Newbury Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Vibram opened it's flagship retail store (The first in the United States) on 292 Newbury Street in Boston. We covered the official press release here a couple weeks back. Vibram USA blew me away by offering to get me to Bo… more »
Barefoot Inspired Tattoo
Apr 25, 2012 | 3 comments »
Hey BirthdayShoes.com readers check it out! We have another user story for you. This time it is from Dustin. He recently got himself a barefoot inspired tattoo. He was kind enough to send us a short letter and some pictures showing off his new work… more »
Fila Skele-Toes "Toetally Original"?
Apr 18, 2012 | 17 comments »
Somewhere in America, the following conversation is taking place ...
Guy 1: Have you heard of the "Fila Skele-toes?" They're those crazy new toe shoes!
Guy 2: Oh yeah I saw those billboards driving to work the other day off I-70. Those things… more »
Vibram USA Opening Flagship Store in Boston
Apr 10, 2012 | 17 comments »
The view from the front of the first Vibram retail store in the United States-located on Newbury Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
Announcement! Vibram is opening their first ever retail store in the US--in Boston--launching the store the weekend prior to the 2012 Boston Marathon! more »
Padraig Cottage Crofter Slipper
Apr 9, 2012 | 4 comments »
Consider this article to be a short product review but generally more of a recommendation. I have been using the Padraig Cottage Crofter Slipper for awhile now. Bottom line I love the slippers. They have been my favorite pair of house slippers from t… more »
Remembering Micah True a.k.a. Caballo Blanco
Apr 2, 2012 | 7 comments »
It's with sadness that I learned this weekend that Micah True, a.k.a. Caballo Blanco ("The White Horse"), passed away last week while running in the Gila National Forest of New Mexico. There are many news articles about his passing; here is but one. T… more »
Vibram in Class Action Lawsuit over FiveFingers Barefoot Running Claims
Mar 29, 2012 | 63 comments »
Vibram is being named in a class action lawsuit for deceptive marketing practices.
Got some breaking (and unfortunate) news: Vibram is being sued in a class action lawsuit over "deceptive claims" associated with the sale of FiveFingers. The case is VALERIE BEZDEK, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff… more »
Classic Classics, KSOs, Sprints on Sale + REI.com's 20% Off Coupon
Mar 27, 2012 | 3 comments »
If you haven't been too distracted by all the new shiny FiveFingers out in 2012, or the newest and latest minimalist/barefoot shoes like the New Balance Zeros, the Altra Samsons, or the Merrell Road Gloves, you might have noticed that Vibram appears to… more »
That's a Lot of Classic FiveFingers
Mar 20, 2012 | 75 comments »
There are FiveFingers fans and then there are really FiveFingers fans. While there are a growing number of people who have five to ten pairs of toe shoes in their closet, there are only a handful who have over forty — that's over 400 toe pockets.… more »
Icebreaker Clothing for Minimalist Runners
Mar 15, 2012 | 3 comments »
Fell racing in North Wales (Icebreaker Ace Tank and Distance Short)
A review of Icebreaker clothing for minimalist runners. more »
Stepping into Everyday, Casual Barefooting
Mar 7, 2012 | 7 comments »
I got a great user story from Evan, who has made it a habit of gifting FiveFingers to his wife Crystal on her birthday! Given the name of this site and it's foundations in FiveFingers, I can't think of a better birthday gift than a new pair of "birthda… more »
Vibram FiveFingers Fans Through Different Eyes
Feb 17, 2012 | 14 comments »
Vibram recently posted on their Facebook fan page their take on a popular internet meme — how people see me. You know, typically a six pane knockdown around misconceptions about things you do, your job, etc. It's constructed by taking You can se… more »
Fila Skeletoes vs Vibram FiveFingers: Toe Shoe Supremacy
Feb 9, 2012 | 12 comments »
While most BirthdayShoes readers are likely already toe shoe aficionados who own at least one pair of Vibram FiveFingers, and often a whole closet full, at least a few readers stumble on our neck of the web looking for information about Fila Skele-toes.… more »
Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) in FiveFingers on 30 Rock
Feb 5, 2012 | 7 comments »
Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) of NBC's 30 Rock initiated negotiations with Jack Donaghy by propping her Bikila-clad FiveFingers up on a coffee table.
30 Rock fans who are also Vibram FiveFingers fans were pleased to see Liz Lemon — played by Tina Fey — briefly show off some Bikila FiveFingers (toe shoes) on the February 2, 2012, episode of the show. more »
Things Barefoot Runners Say
Feb 2, 2012 | 8 comments »
My good friend and founder of Invisible Shoes Steven Sashen recently released a spoof video titled "Sh*t Barefoot Runners Say," playing into the meme created by a certain twitter user (with nearly 3mm followers!) (By the way, follow BirthdayShoes on twi… more »
FLASH! Vivo Barefoots (Neo Trails! Ultras!) On Sale!
Jan 23, 2012 | 1 comment »
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… more »
BirthdayShoes 5 Toed Fives Barefoot Stickers
Jan 9, 2012 | 25 comments »
Over the course of the past few months, a number of VFF and Birthday Shoes fans have asked if I could create some barefoot or VFF paraphernalia. It is in this spirit, and in a humble request for support for the proprietor of this site (me), that I crea… more »
Book Review: Run Barefoot Run Healthy
Dec 28, 2011 | Leave a comment »
Run Barefoot Run Healthy: Less Pain More Gain for Runners over 30 by Ashish Mukharji is a compilation of hundreds of answers to the questions most often asked on the topic of barefoot running. Ashish makes a strong case for shedding footwear altogether… more »
Vibram FiveFingers Trunk Show at Born To Run in Seattle
Dec 26, 2011 | 386 comments »
I found out last Sunday that Born to Run in Seattle Washington was having a Vibram FiveFingers Trunk Show. I promptly dropped what I was doing grabbed my camera and headed down to check out what they had going on.
The Local Vibram representative h… more »
2011 Barefoot and Minimalist Holiday Gift Guide
Dec 20, 2011 | 2 comments »
It is that time of year again... got to find gifts for all of your family and friends. Well a few of us here got together and put together our recommendations for this holiday season.
Justin's Picks:
If you want to give something high quality… more »
FLASH SALE: Vibram FiveFingers 50% Off!
Dec 16, 2011 | 8 comments »
This Friday December the 16th LeftLane Sports Is going to have a flash sale on Vibram FiveFingers. In case you don't know about LeftLane Sports it is a flash sale site similar to Woot! or TheClymb. They offer deep discounts on certain items of which t… more »
I am a Barefoot Runner. It's changed my life.
Dec 8, 2011 | 6 comments »
The following video has been making a few rounds among barefoot running circles. I'd describe it as a comical take on barefoot running. Allow me to introduce Rory Coatsworth, the Barefoot Runner.
Note: before you press play, it's ever so slightly… more »
New FiveFingers Speed Colors for 2012
Nov 18, 2011 | 19 comments »
When the speed style first came to market it was available in only two colors Black and White for male sizes and bright blue and whit for the female version. This will change next spring once Vibram releases several new color variations for the Speed s… more »
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