Lems Switchback Sandal Review
The huarache-inspired sandal from Lems features a novel strap system for easy fit. Tested over 60 miles on trails, walks, and errands, a detailed review of this go-anywhere sandal.
Softstar Camino Sandal Review
Birkenstock Milanos move over. Now you can get Birkenstock's classic sandal style minus the rigid cork sole with the Softstar Shoes Camino barefoot sandal.
Bedrock Mountain Clog Review
A comprehensive review of the unique clog in the front, modern huaraches in the back "barefoot shoe" from Bedrock Sandals, pulling from user reviews and my own experiences after some nineteen months of use.
Earth Runners Ion Sync Tolos Review
Overview
The Ion Sync Tolos is Earth Runners’ first closed-toe offering, combining
Your daily steps: Strategies for more movement, every day
"10,000 steps per day" is a made-up myth, but setting a daily step goal (one you believe in) and learning habits, rituals, and strategies to meet that goal ... it can change your life. Use these smart ways to add movement to your day.
Why toe shoes?
An essay into designing footwear that maximizes the minimalist experience — examining the functional needs of the foot and how shoes like moccasins and sandals like huaraches stack up. Why toe shoes come out on top.
Women's KMD Sport Vibram FiveFingers Review
Leah reviews the KMD Sport Vibram FiveFingers (originally known as the "KomodoSport") — by taking them up Half Dome.
Interview with Robert Fliri, the inventor of Vibram FiveFingers
Italian Robert Fliri is the original creator of what we now know as Vibram FiveFingers. Fliri was a student at an Italian design school back in 1999 when he originated the concept of a foot glove for outdoor use, specifically in the mountains. Here from Fliri in this 2006 interview.
Xero Shoes HFS Original Review (Long-Term)
Two years ago I got the Xero Shoes HFS Original — my first Xero Shoes shoes. I've put more than a thousand miles on them. This is my long-term review.
Xero Shoes DIY Huaraches Review
Xero Shoes are hardly shoes, at all — they're sandals. But they're not just any sandals, they're ultra-minimalist huaraches sandals. You know, like the "sandal tech" worn by the Tarahumara Indians of the Copper Canyons.
What's your story?
BirthdayShoes was founded by sharing stories from people like you. How has your life changed — from the ground up?
Vibram FiveFingers — what are they?
The history of the world's first toe shoes is as weird as the shoes themselves. This is the definitive backstory of Vibram FiveFingers.