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Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka Review

Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka Review

Overview The Hawthorne from Soft Star Shoes is their latest flagship chukka for casual wear. It has beautiful leather throughout, excellent workmanship, and a durable, resolable Vibram Geo sole that is great for casual users. What Soft Star…

Gladsoles ECO Huaraches Review

Gladsoles ECO Huaraches Review

The ECO is an interesting new model from Gladsoles that is made entirely from upcycled car tires. There is 5.5mm of rubber for tons of groundfeel and flexibility. Huarache lovers and “Born To Run” readers should definitely give this one a look! Read on to hear my thoughts on this eco-friendly, custo

2016 Vibram FiveFingers Preview

2016 Vibram FiveFingers Preview

Making its rounds around reddit and the rest of the web, the 2016 Vibram Fivefingers Catalogue shows off the upcoming Vibram lineup with a number of very interesting new models and colors. Read on for a run through of the new models!

Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR Review

Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR Review

The Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR is the latest premium all-terrain shoe from Vibram Five Fingers. It features a MEGAGRIP sole compound, a very aggressive tread design, and good protection from just about anything you can run into, onto, and over on the…

Review: Earth Runners Circadian with Conductive Laces and Circadian Slip-On

Review: Earth Runners Circadian with Conductive Laces and Circadian Slip-On

The latest update to the Circadian from Earth Runners and its casual slip-on version are excellent huaraches for a variety of activities. The Circadian gets a revised strapping system and conductive nylon laces. These updates have catapulted the…

Unshoes Pah Tempe and Wokova 2015 Review/Update!

Unshoes Pah Tempe and Wokova 2015 Review/Update!

For 2015, Unshoes gave us a full model range refresh of all their running sandals with a more streamlined, polished and overall more running-oriented designs. The biggest design change comes in the form of…nothing! No screws, no rivets, no exposed…

Review Anthony Alan Footwear Loafer & Cap Toe Oxford

Review Anthony Alan Footwear Loafer & Cap Toe Oxford

The Loafer and Cap Toe Oxford from Anthony Alan Footwear are excellent examples of barefoot shoes for mass appeal. They are decidedly the most classically handsome minimalist dress shoes in my collection, but at almost the most “shoe-like” for the…

Unshoes Wokova and Wokova Feather Review

Unshoes Wokova and Wokova Feather Review

You may be familiar with the ever-popular Unshoes Pah Tempe (review), but have you checked out the Unshoes Wokova? With two sole and three footbed options, these sandals are very durable, lightweight, the Wokova and Wokova Feather are excellent…

Soft Star Shoes Ballerine Flat Review

Soft Star Shoes Ballerine Flat Review

The Soft Star Shoe Ballerine Flat is flexible, attractive, and comfortable flat for daily wear. It features a 4mm Vibram Cherry sole for durability, a zero drop construction, wide toebox, and beautiful leather. Read ahead to hear my thoughts on the…

The Definitive Guide to Vibram Rubber Sole Types

The Definitive Guide to Vibram Rubber Sole Types

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you've taken a keen interest in what might be called "homegrown" minimalist shoes. By "homegrown," I mean the types of minimalist shoes or sandals mostly being created by start-up shoe manufacturers like…

Shamma Sandals Classic All Browns Review

Shamma Sandals Classic All Browns Review

The Classic All Brown Shamma Sandals provide a leather-strapped alternative to Shamma’s velcro-strapped options, including the previously reviewed (and praised) Jerusalem Cruisers and Warriors; and Shamma Mountain Goats. The "All Browns" are very…

Xero Shoes Amuri Z-Trek Review

Xero Shoes Amuri Z-Trek Review

The Amuri Z-Trek from Xeroshoes provides a toepost-less design that is very comfortable, durable, and easy to adjust. In my opinion, the Z-Trek is Xeroshoes best sandal to date and one of the easiest huaraches to simply slip on and get running! About…