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Interview with Robert Fliri, the inventor of Vibram FiveFingers
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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.
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Justin
Xero Shoes HFS Original Review (Long-Term)
Xero Shoes

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.
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Justin
Xero Shoes DIY Huaraches Review
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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.
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Justin
What's your story?
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What's your story?

BirthdayShoes was founded by sharing stories from people like you. How has your life changed — from the ground up?
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Justin
Vibram FiveFingers — what are they?
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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.
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Justin
5 million steps
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5 million steps

How I took 13,699 steps a day and more than 5,000,000 steps in a year to improve my health, change my life, and even learn to run again. The failures — and success — of pursuing a wholly arbitrary goal.
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Justin
BirthdayShoes Logo Stickers
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BirthdayShoes Logo Stickers

Show your support for BirthdayShoes — get stuck!
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Justin
Feiyue Tiger Claw Review
Barefoot Shoes

Feiyue Tiger Claw Review

An unexpected source of minimalist shoes.
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Greg
Huaraches: Review of the Original Minimalist & "Barefoot" Sandals
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Huaraches: Review of the Original Minimalist & "Barefoot" Sandals

Vibram FiveFingers opened my eyes to minimalist shoe running. Ever since, I've been on a quest to find the best balance of lightweight protection and comfort without sacrificing flexibility and ground feel. Enter huaraches.
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James
How to Walk Barefoot
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How to Walk Barefoot

Most of us learned to walk in heeled shoes, but learning to walk barefoot or in barefoot shoes requires listening to your body and relearning biomechanics to minimize impact. Like a fox.
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Justin
Hello, World?
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Hello, World?

Notes from the founder 16 years after creating BirthdayShoes.com. (Yes, I'm still here.)
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Justin
Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2
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Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2

The Drifter Grip and Nine2Five 2 both bring Lems’ signature wide toe
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Jarvis
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