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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…
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…
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…
From humble beginnings as a simple rubber-and-laces DIY huaraches company some eight years ago, Xero Shoes has evolved into a full-fledged shoe company. Adding to their recent line, Xero Shoes has introduced the Xero Shoes Coalton, their most premium…
Xero Shoes continues their expansion into closed toe shoes with the Xero Shoes Daylight Hiker boot. Using the same sensibilities as their sandals and the recently released Prio shoe (Read our review of the Xero Shoes Prio here), how does this boot…
Hey guys! Today we’ve got a duo review time from Jarvis and Kim. We’re reviewing the Unshoes Forager, a women’s closed toe minimalist shoe) and Unshoes Gallivant, a yet-to-be-released men’s closed toe shoe (Unshoes was kind enough to send these shoes to…
After making a name for themselves with their numerous sandal options, Xero Shoes have released their first dedicated running shoe: The Prio. Xero sent me a pair to test and review for BirthdayShoes readers, and in short, the Prios are relatively…
Earth Runners created an updated version of the popular Circadian with a trendy and functional hemp footbed and laces and a new all-around model, The Elemental. I received both to review here for BirthdayShoes. The previous Circadian was my favorite…
With a waterproof lining, a 2.5mm zero-drop sole and wide toebox, the Kuuva 4 from Feelmax is the most versatile waterproof boot in the world!
What Feelmax Says
“All new barefoot hiking boot. Improved waterproofing, new lacehooks and more…
The Vasko 2 from Feelmax is a cold-weather, water-resistant outdoor shoe with an incredibly thin sole and thicker lining that aims to excite minimalist adventurers as the temperatures dip and the terrain gets tough.