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Unshoes Pah Tempe (Summer 2014 Update) Review

Over the last three weeks, I have been lucky enough to put the latest version of Pah Tempe from Unshoes through their paces through a variety of activities and environments.

This is an exclusive first review for BirthdayShoes.com!

Read on!

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Luna Premium Mono Huaraches Sandals Review

Back in May of this year Luna Sandals, the huaraches-making company founded by “Barefoot” Ted McDonald launched a “premium” huaraches sandal offering in two American Bison leather-laced and soled colorways—dark and milk chocolate, respectively. As…

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Lems Boulder Boot — Now in Black!

About a year ago Lems Footwear debuted their Boulder boot, which we reviewed in detail here.

Well, it’s over a year later now and I’ve been meaning to get up a few photos of the more recently released, all-black, 100% Nylon (and 100% Vegan if that’s…

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Vibram FiveFingers Golf Shoe V-Classic LR

Last fall we found out about a new Vibram FiveFinger style designed specifically for golfing. The V-Classic and V-Classic LR finally arrived for Spring 2014, and Vibram was kind enough to send me a pair of the LR to test out. I have to say I…

Upcoming Vibram Furoshiki a Minimalist Shoe Inspired by Japanese Knotting

Now this is new.

Vibram has cooked up a new form of minimalist shoe they are calling the “Furoshiki” that is inspired by by the Japanese tradition of wrapping cloth to transport goods. As fans know, Vibram is Italy-based and as such, they are…

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Lems Nine2Fives in Black (and Updated Leather)

In November 2013 I reviewed the Lems Nine2Five in “Coffee and Cream” brown leather but noted that the black Nine2Fives wouldn’t be available until 2014. Six months later, here we are, and not only do we have more Lem Nine2Fives in black, but both the b…

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Shamma Sandals Jerusalem Cruisers and Warriors Review

For the past three weeks, I have been lucky enough to enjoy two of the latest models from Shamma Sandals: Jerusalem Cruisers and Warriors. Shamma Sandals are a huarache company based in Santa Cruz, California. All of their products are hand-crafted and…

Vibram’s $3.75 Million FiveFingers Toe Jam: What’s it Mean for Barefoot, Running?

It’s week-old news now and unless you’ve been living in a cave (or on vacation … wink!), you know that Vibram has agreed to pay out $3.75 Million to settle a class action lawsuit brought two years ago (Has it been that long?) over some of the marketin…

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TRUE Gent Wingtip "Dress Shoe" Review

Fans of barefoot shoes have probably all faced a similar dilemma. A wedding, job interview, or any other potential situation requiring a more formal attire that isn’t necessarily conducive to toe shoes or the abundance of casual and trai…

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Xero Shoes Amuri Cloud First Look Review

Xero Shoes continues to innovate on the class huaraches design with the release this week of their new “Amuri Cloud” barefoot sandals. What is this “Cloud” that I speak of? It’s a design feature of the Amuri Xero Shoes that reduces weight and improves…