Jun 14, 2018 | 9 comments »
Shamma Sandals has updated their lineup with the adventure-ready and waterproof Ultra Chargers! The highlight of the new model is its grippy and waterproof all-weather UltraGrip footbed!
Looking for my own adventure, I put the new model to the test along the running trails and mountain hikes of Madeira Island!
Read through to see my thoughts on the new Shamma Sandals Ultra Chargers!
May 21, 2018 | 14 comments »
Vibram’s V-Alpha is a successor to the KSO EVO as their all-around five-toed "barefoot" shoe. Taking what was already a very capable shoe and improving upon its fit, materials, and sole, the V-Alpha aims to be the best all-around shoe in the Vibram lineup.
Five years since the release of the KSO EVO, does the V-Alpha take over the crown? Vibram sent over a pair for me to find out.
Click through to find out in my review of the Vibram V-Alpha!
Mar 26, 2018 | 11 comments »
Minimalism grows up with the fourth iteration of innovative dress shoes from Carets. With a polished design, good materials, and thoughtful touches that rival any fancy dress shoe, Carets has made a shoe for professionals looking to enjoy the benefits of minimal footwear.
Click through to read my review of the Caret FER V4!
Jan 24, 2018 | Leave a comment »
If you have kids (And yikes! I have three!), you know the struggle that is finding shoes for your kids that fit, are comfortable, and well, good for them. And this last criteria is near impossible to find—at least not at a pricepoint that is reasonable.
Enter Splay Athletics. John Poulton, who knows the pain of the parent looking for good shoes for his kids (he also has 3!), has prototyped a minimalist shoe for kids. He's kickstarting it right now and is already well on the way to hitting his goal. The shoes, as you can see above, are evocative of Toms but with a larger toe box and helpful straps. If you pledge $60 you can actually secure two pairs right away—pretty reasonable for a shoe like this.
I won't go into more detail here but if you've got kids, head over to Kickstarter, watch the video, and get Splay off the ground!
Jan 3, 2018 | 12 comments »
Always one for interesting designs, Softstar has released one of its boldest shoes to date, the toe-splay-happy, long-distance ready, RunAmoc Primal. Full disclosure: Justin was an early tester of the Primal RunAmoc nearly a year ago—and Softstar sent me these pair to see what I thought about them.
In short, I'm impressed, but you'll want to see my full thoughts on the Softstar RunAmoc Primal. So read on!
Jan 2, 2018 | 3 comments »
I'm going to venture a guess—you've never heard of Magical Shoes—I certainly hadn't. The company is based out of Poland and reached out to tell me about their products.
Intrigued by their website, I requested they send me a pair of their "Receptor Explorer" to give it a try. They did just that and I'm happy to report good news: these shoes are an exciting entry into the minimalist shoe world.
Read on for more photos and a quick review!
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