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Stepping into Everyday, Casual Barefooting

Stepping into Everyday, Casual Barefooting

I got a great user story from Evan, who has made it a habit of gifting FiveFingers to his wife Crystal on her birthday! Given the name of this site and it's foundations in FiveFingers, I can't think of a better birthday gift than a new pair of "birthda…

Barefoot and FiveFingers Fan Gets 5-Toed/Barefoot Logo Tattoo!

... Well this is pretty much how i got into barefoot running:).. I started running in 8th grade, and I used regular tennis shoes at the time, until I rolled my ankle and tore a ligament. I hated wearing any type of shoe anyway, so this made me hate them…

New Balance Minimus Zeros Released for Sale!

New Balance Minimus Zeros Released for Sale!

For all of you eagerly awaiting the first "zero drop," neutral-from-heel-to-toe minimalist/barefoot running shoes to arrive from New Balance, I'm happy to announce that the NB Minimus Zero Road (MR00 and WR00) and NB Minimus Zero Trail (MT00 or WT00) ha…

New Balance Minimus Trail Zeros for Wide Feet

New Balance Minimus Trail Zeros for Wide Feet

The release of the next generation of New Balance Minimus minimalist shoes — the "Minimus Zeros," so called for being the first "zero-drop" or same sole thickness at the heel as at the ball of the foot — is imminent. One exciting aspect of…

Merrell Barefoot Bare Access Review

Merrell Barefoot Bare Access Review

Is there room for a "transition" shoe in the toolbox of the would-be natural or barefoot runner? Is the shortest distance to learning barefoot-style running going straight to full-bare feet? Or is there room for shoes like the Nike Free or the Reebok RealFlex? Enter the Merrell Barefoot Bare Access

Vibram FiveFingers Fans Through Different Eyes

Vibram FiveFingers Fans Through Different Eyes

Vibram recently posted on their Facebook fan page their take on a popular internet meme — how people see me. You know, typically a six pane knockdown around misconceptions about things you do, your job, etc. It's constructed by taking You can se…

Body Glove Toe Shoes: 3T Barefoot Technology

Body Glove Toe Shoes: 3T Barefoot Technology

The toe shoes market is soon to get another contender from none other than Body Glove, one of the leading manufacturers of water sports apparel, in the form of a three-toed shoe. You read that right. Three. First you had FiveFingers with, well, of co…

Swiss-Made Toe Socks to Evolve Toe Shoe Concept?

Swiss-Made Toe Socks to Evolve Toe Shoe Concept?

A number of readers have emailed in about Swiss Barefoot Company's "Swiss Protection Sock," a five-toed sock made of 50% Kevlar, 32% polyester, 8% spandex, and 10% cotton is cut resistant but, being made out of fabric, will get you even closer to barefo…

SeeYa, Spyridon LS FiveFingers Available Now!

SeeYa, Spyridon LS FiveFingers Available Now!

The Spring 2012 Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon LS and FiveFingers SeeYa are now out and available for sale! Get them with free shipping!

Fila Skeletoes vs Vibram FiveFingers: Toe Shoe Supremacy

Fila Skele-Toes

Fila Skeletoes vs Vibram FiveFingers: Toe Shoe Supremacy

While most BirthdayShoes readers are likely already toe shoe aficionados who own at least one pair of Vibram FiveFingers, and often a whole closet full, at least a few readers stumble on our neck of the web looking for information about Fila Skele-toes.…

Vibram FiveFingers: Engaged!

Vibram FiveFingers: Engaged!

Justin (not me) sent in a few photos his fiancee Ashley and he took for their engagement. Congrats, you two! Check'em out: And here's what Justin had to say about the photos: Hello, Our names are Justin and Ashley and we took some of our eng…

New Speed FiveFingers Colors Available!

New Speed FiveFingers Colors Available!

The new 2012 Vibram FiveFingers Speed colorways are out! In what is certainly a sign of things to come with regards to the imminent release of the SeeYa and Spyridon LS FiveFingers (there's still a chance to subscribe to win a pair! See the SeeYa re…