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New Balance NB Minimus – Evolution of a Barefoot Running Shoe [BREAKING]

New Balance just released an interview with ultramarathon runner Tony Krupicka and New Balance shoe designer Chris Wawrousek that talks about the iterative design process behind the NB Minimus Trail shoe. The post includes the leaked video of Anton Krup…

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Saucony Grid Type A4 Racing Flat Review

A Minimalist AlternativeBack in April, I started running consistently after about, uh, a 30 year layoff. I learned about barefoot running here on Birthday Shoes and I decided to give it a try. I had tried running on and off through the years, but was an old s…

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Merrell Barefoot 2011 Collection Sneak Peak!

Thanks to our friends at The Shoe Mart, we’ve been given a sneak peak at the upcoming 2011 Merrell Barefoot line-up via some photos they’ve shared with us.

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The 2011 Vibram Five Fingers Komodo Sport, Bikila LS (Laces!), and Jaya

Vibram Five Fingers 2011 Exclusive First look at each model with original, close-up photos, discussion and more!

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Close Up Review: Vibram Five Fingers Trek Sport

Why Trek Sports?Being the new kid (geriatric new kid, that is!) on the Birthday Shoes block, I only own two pair of Vibram Five Fingers, the Classics and Bikilas. My Classics don’t get a lot of wear except as an occasional flip flop alternative (Just…

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Women’s Vibram Five Fingers Bikila Review

Guest Post by LindseyAdding Bikilas to the CollectionThe Bikila has already gotten a fair amount of attention from Birthday Shoes, but when asked to give a woman’s perspective on this new model, I was happy to oblige. I am by no means an experience…

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New Balance Minimus “Barefoot Shoe” line slated for Spring 2011

New Balance recently reached out to the minimalist running blogging community with news of their upcoming, Spring 2011 new shoe line called the New Balance Minimus by way of sending off some macro photos of a pair of Minimus shoes. New Balance reached o…

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Women’s Vibram Five Fingers KSO Review

Review of Women’s FiveFingers KSOsI never thought I would own a pair of KSOs. I started out with the Sprints, planned to get a pair of Treks eventually, and contemplated the Classic for dressier use. The KSOs struck me as redundant and I worried abou…

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Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Racing Flats Initial Review

Guest Post by LindseyRacing Flats as a Minimalist AlternativeI’m no marathoner (far from it!), but lately I’ve been looking for the best alternative to VFFs. I’ve been running in VFFs for several months now, and throw in a little barefoot running…

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“Merrell Barefoot” Shoes partner with Vibram, slated for Spring 2011

…and a special message from Vibram Five Fingers to counterfeiters!First the “select footwear” partnership with Merrell …Vibram has partnered with Merrell to launch “Merrell Barefoot,” a collection of “six minimalist styles for men and women”…