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Overview Ten years since the launch of the Primal 2, we have the Primal 3! The Lems Primal 3 is a versatile minimalist shoe designed for those seeking both comfort and durability. With a wide toe box and an 8mm LemsRubber™ sole, it provides a perfect blend of barefoot-like sensitivity and protection, making it suitable […]
Overview The always-innovative folks at Shamma Sandals demonstrate their tireless dedication to thoughtful design with an all-new sandal that is perfect for summer! Read further for my thoughts on the Shamma Sandals Numa Line! Today, we will review the Numa Chargers with a goat leather footbed the and Numa Warriors with the Ultragrip footbed. From […]
Overview Softstar Shoes has long been synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship and a dedication to using exquisite, soft leather in their creations. Their handcrafted footwear bears the mark of meticulous attention to detail, resulting in shoes that exude a distinct charm and character. As an avid admirer of Softstar Shoes, I’ve always appreciated their commitment to […]
Overview Two new top-notch sandal models from two of my favorite running sandal companies! Shamma Sandals Ibex and Earthrunners Primal, offer distinct advantages for outdoor enthusiasts. While the Ibex excels in tackling rugged terrain with its durable Vibram soles, the Primal stands out for its flexibility and lightweight design. From the Manufacturer Shamma Sandals Ibex:The […]
Overview Feelgrounds is known for attractive, capable, minimalist shoes and the Courtside is their boldest, flashiest design yet. Street chic with a wide toebox and zero drop sole! From Feelgrounds The Courtside is the perfect shoe for those seeking the ultimate combination of style and barefoot functionality. With its basketball inspired look, the stylish barefoot […]
Overview Lems recently released two new leather waterpoof variants of their popular boots: The more casual Chelsea Waterproof and hiker-oriented Boulder Summit. Featuring their widest last and shape to date and the combination of waterproof membrane and oiled full-grain leather (though a vegan option is available on the Boulder Summit), these boots are more conventional-looking, […]
These “barefoot boots” just updated again—are these the lighest waterproof boots in the world?
Overview Are these our new favorite casual shoes from Lems? Well, yes! After celebrating over ten years of making shoes, Lems releases our favorite everyday models yet! From the Manufacturer The Chillum is a minimalist lace-up, kicking-around-town, and enjoying-a-drink-with-good-friends kind of shoe! Feeling lazy and don’t want to bother with laces? Then the Drifter is […]
By Jarvis Chen and Jingyi Qian Overview The Feelgrounds Chelsea boot is the most attractive Chelsea-style boot on the market. It has all of the great design elements and simplicity of other Feelgrounds products but improves upon their prior boots in a number of key areas. Read on to see our thoughts on the Feelgrounds […]
Overview Shamma Sandals continues to cook up new designs, while polishing their prior works over multiple iterations. The Trailstars Maximus is everything that I asked for when I revied its bigger brother, the TrailStars Alpha. Is the Trailstars Maximus the perfect sandal? Read on to see my thoughts! Also along for the review ride, a […]