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Meet Tune Footwear: Barefoot-Friendly Dress Shoes

A few months back BirthdayShoes became aware of Tune Footwear. They are a nascent minimalist shoe manufacturer focused solely on bringing to market men's footwear that could fit in in the office environment — in the form of the age-old men's style, the loafer.

Review Vivo Barefoot Aqua Lite Shoes

Review Vivo Barefoot Aqua Lite Shoes

If you're after a good-looking barefoot/minimalist shoe that has everyday versatility, top-notch ground feel, and allows you to preserve your natural bio-mechanics, posture, and "barefoot" movement, the VIVO BAREFOOT Aqua Lite is worth your serious consideration.

Are Flip-Flops Dangerous?

Are Flip-Flops Dangerous?

Flip-flops may be hazardous to your health. That's the conclusion I'm led to believe having perused a couple CNN.com articles on one of the most basic forms of footwear worn (and enjoyed) worldwide by virtually everyone at some point or another. A…

Take 20% Off All FiveFingers!

Take 20% Off All FiveFingers!

CitySports is giving BirthdayShoes readers an exclusive coupon code to take 20% off ALL Vibram FiveFingers! The coupon code to take 20% off is VFFPR2. It can be applied to all full-price AND sale-price Vibrams! That means t…

Kids Huaraches Review (And How to Make Kids Minimalist Sandals)

Kids Huaraches Review (And How to Make Kids Minimalist Sandals)

A full review of huaraches for your kid - a three year old girl in this case - as well as how to instructions to make your own minimalist sandals using Xero Shoes do-it-yourself huaraches kit!

Say Yes in Vibram FiveFingers

Say Yes in Vibram FiveFingers

If you're going to propose, why not do it at the top of a beautiful mountain? Why not do it wearing your favorite shoes that look like feet? Vibram FiveFingers!

Adidas Sued for Barefoot Running Claims

Adidas Sued for Barefoot Running Claims

Adidas can now join Vibram as another toe shoe manufacturer being sued for barefoot-related marketing claims. Reuters reports plaintiff Joseph Rocco believes he was "duped" into buying his $90 pair of Adidas Adipure Trainers (reviewed here) based on…

School Says No Skele-Toes Shoes Allowed

Fila Skele-Toes

School Says No Skele-Toes Shoes Allowed

A couple weeks back Louisiana school Vermilion Parish set before it's school board an important question concerning kids' footwear — should toe shoes (Fila Skele-toes apparently being the primary culprit) be allowed in schools? A local Vermilio…

Vibram FiveFingers Inventor Robert Fliri Talks Ultra-minimal FiveFingers Prototype for 2013

Vibram FiveFingers Inventor Robert Fliri Talks Ultra-minimal FiveFingers Prototype for 2013

I've recently received some scuttlebutt surrounding a new Vibram FiveFingers style for 2013 (not the dressy leather Capri toe shoes we saw last week). All the information has come by way of Robert Fliri. If you're a fan of five toed shoes, you sho…

Handstands in Toe Shoes Around the World

Handstands in Toe Shoes Around the World

Hey Justin, My name’s Ben, I just wanted to write in and share some experiences and pictures with you and your readers. I work for Barefoot Inc; the New Zealand supplier of Vibram FiveFingers and in March took five weeks away visiting friends and fami…

FiveFingers Capri - Dressy Toe Shoes on Tap for 2013 from Vibram

FiveFingers Capri - Dressy Toe Shoes on Tap for 2013 from Vibram

Dressy, professsional toe shoes (FiveFingers) on tap from Vibram for 2013? Meet the the five-toed Capri, which is debuting in Pitti Uomo in a few weeks! Is your office ready for leather-clad shoes that look like feet?

Spyridon Vibram FiveFingers First Look

Spyridon Vibram FiveFingers First Look

Vibram has snuck one on us here in the U.S. — well in advance of a Fall 2012 release, it seems that at least one retailer (REI) has gnabbed the laceless Spyridon FiveFingers. Yeah, they're out right now (for $110). You'll recall that these pup…