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Barefoot Shoes

Vivo Barefoot One Review

Vivobarefoot released several new models in 2013, and being the owner of several Vivo shoes, I was excited to have the opportunity to test out the new One. I was curious to see how the Ones would stack up against my existing lineup of Vivobarefoot shoe…

Save Up to 50% on Vibram FiveFingers

Flash sale outdoor gear site LeftLane Sports has just announced a new flash sale of Vibram FiveFingers, offering select Vibrams at 50% off MSRP! Here is my invite to sign up and get $10 credit. Here is the sale.

NOTE: If you’re not a member of LeftL…

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Sensori Venture Xero Shoes (P)review!

Xero Shoes has started teasing their impending release of the Xero Shoes Sensori Venture, an out-of-the-box ready, huaraches-inspired design that takes the guesswork out of tying a pair of everyone’s-favorite-barefoot-sandals, employing a wholly new lac…

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VivoBarefoot Rooty Kids Minimalist Shoe Review

A review of the Vivo Barefoot Rooty minimalist shoes for young kids. These are leather-upper, velcro-fastening shoes that seem to hold up well to three-to-four year old abuse (that exacted by my 4-year-old daughter!). If you’re after healthy shoe options for your kids, these are worth checking out!

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Golf-Specific Barefoot/Toe Shoes to Come From Vibram FiveFingers?

Philip recently reviewed the Vibram FiveFingers Speed XC Lite from a golf perspective and there’s been a lot of talk about Vibram bringing the toe shoe concept to the golf shoe market?something that wouldn’t be surprising given there are other “barefoo…

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Review-Merrell Bare Access Arc

The Merrell Bare Access Arc 2 is my first barefoot shoe, and I’m incredibly happy to have this as part of my hiking gear. I always thought I disliked hiking long distances, as my feet would feel heavy even in normal cross-trainers. However, two months a…

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Topo Atheltic RR Split-Toe Shoe Review

A look at the Topo Atheltic RR, a racing, split-toe or “Tabi” style running shoe new for 2013 from Topo Athletic.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in TrekSport FiveFingers

I got the following photos and user story in the mailbag from Jerry, who recently completed section “J” of the Pacific Crest Trail (more on this here ? east of Seattle, Washington) . Jerry did the hike in Vibram FiveFingers TrekSports.

I wanted to hi…

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Exodus Minimalist Sandals Review

A look at some barefoot/minmialist sandals that aren’t huaraches! Meet the Exodus, which is strapped similarly to a pair of Chacos but without the hefty sole.

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Golf Review – Speed XC Lite from Vibram

Justin recently reviewed the Speed XC Lite from a casual perspective with lots of information and photos (link).  Given that the XC-lite is actually listed in Vibram?s golf category, this review focuses on the functionality of the shoes primarily from a…