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This has been a long-time coming, but I’ve started tinkering with Instagram for BirthdayShoes. The idea is (at present) to have photos around shoes I’m testing, reviewing, or just keeping in the rotation (e.g. shoes reviewed in the past that I’m still…

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Earth Runners Alpha X and Circadian X Running Sandals Review

For the last month, I have been testing out two of the latest sandals from Earth Runners: The Alpha X with leather laces and the Circadian X with leather laces and conductive inserts.

I believe they are some of the most handsome-looking huaraches on…

VivoBarefoot Early Black Friday Doorbuster Sale

Outdoor gear site LeftLane Sports just launched a 24 hour only sale on Vivo Barefoot shoes that includes a large variety of Vivos shoes–if you can find your size! They’re dubbing it an “early access” Black Friday sale and I have to say—it is…

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VivoBarefoot Gobi 2 Hopewell Boot Review

Almost exactly two years ago I reviewed the Vivo Barefoot Gobi on this site. The Gobi is a desert boot that took the ever-popular Vivo Barefoot Ra clean-cut style and made it a boot. (Note: You can find some heavily discounted Vivo Gobis and Ras — the…

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Soft Star RunAmoc with Bullhide Soles Review

This shoe is a game changer.

That was a bold statement—especially since we are talking about the minimalist market, which is known for innovations and “game-changers”—but this is no ordinary shoe.

The Soft Star RunAmoc Dash with the bullhide sole is…

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Vibram FiveFingers CVT Hemp Review

Earlier this year Vibram released the CVT Hemp—a FiveFingers model that was an alternative to the 2013-introduced CVT LS. The whole CVT thing stands for “convertible” due to the original CVT LS allowing you to flip the heel of the CVT LS flat and make…

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Review VI-B Vibram FiveFingers

I stumbled across the VI-B this spring while looking for a new pair of trail paws – and instantly fell in love. Having said that, the VI-B is everything but a trail shoe! It is light and thin and delicate and sylphlike…

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VivoBarefoot Porto Review

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Shamma Sandals Mountain Goats Review

For the past three weeks, I have been enjoying the latest offering from Shamma Sandals: The Mountain Goat. This model provides the most protection of any other Shamma Sandal and is aimed at rough-terrain hiking and running.

If you are new to Shamma, I…

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Exodus XO Heroes Sandals Review

About a year ago I reviewed the Exodus XO minimalist sandal from Exodus Sandals. In that review, I noted that, “One thing I’d like to experience with the Exodus is a foamier Vibram sole—perhaps something like the Luna Leadville. Why? Well, mostly for a…