Feiyue Tiger Claw Review
An unexpected source of minimalist shoes.
Huaraches: Review of the Original Minimalist & "Barefoot" Sandals
Vibram FiveFingers opened my eyes to minimalist shoe running. Ever since, I've been on a quest to find the best balance of lightweight protection and comfort without sacrificing flexibility and ground feel. Enter huaraches.
How to Walk Barefoot
Most of us learned to walk in heeled shoes, but learning to walk barefoot or in barefoot shoes requires listening to your body and relearning biomechanics to minimize impact. Like a fox.
Hello, World?
Notes from the founder 16 years after creating BirthdayShoes.com. (Yes, I'm still here.)
Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2
The Drifter Grip and Nine2Five 2 both bring Lems’ signature wide toe
The Guide to Fake Vibram FiveFingers
The original guide, once updated daily with listings of fake FiveFingers retailers. Countereiters game Google Search results and even try to use Google Ads to hawk fake products. If you see any "fake fingers" sites, let us know!
Lems Primal 3
Ten years since the launch of the Primal 2, we have the
Shamma Sandals Numa Warriors and Numa Chargers Review
(Plus a TrailStar Maximus LE update!)
The always-innovative folks at Shamma Sandals
Softstar Shoes Oxford
Softstar Shoes has long been synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship and a dedication
Luna Sandals Mono Winged Review
A long-term Luna Mono huaraches/sandals review — with nods to Bedrock Cairns and even Shamma Warriors.
Shamma Sandals Ibex and Earthrunners Primal
A double review of two huaraches-styled minimalist sandals from Shamma Sandals and Earthrunners.
Feelgrounds Courtside Review
Feelgrounds is known for attractive, capable, minimalist shoes and the Courtside is