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Running a 255km Jungle Marathon in Spyridon FiveFingers

Running a 255km Jungle Marathon in Spyridon FiveFingers

I have just completed the 2012 Jungle marathon in Brazil, and in doing have become the first person ever to take part in and finish this grueling event wearing a pair of Vibram Fivefingers. With the help of a pair of Spyridons I even managed to finish t…

B2R Road Performance Shoe Review

B2R Road Performance Shoe Review

I want to tell you that the reason I ultimately got a pair of these shoes was because I read Born To Run and was properly inspired by Eric Orton that I sought his business out and bought a pair of shoes right away. But I'd be lying. Yes, the book Born T…

Soft Star Rambler vs. Hotcakes: Two Soft Star Kids - Barefoot/Minimalist Shoes Reviews

Soft Star Rambler vs. Hotcakes: Two Soft Star Kids - Barefoot/Minimalist Shoes Reviews

It's a pleasure to write another review of Soft Star shoes for Birthday Shoes. This time I?ll be talking about my family?s favorite pairs of children?s shoes, the Rambler and Hotcakes. I've weighed shoes. I've squeezed shoes. I've photographed my 2 1/2…

New Balance Minimus 40% Off!

New Balance Minimus 40% Off!

Flash sale outdoor gear site LeftLane Sports has just launched a flash sale of New Balance shoes, including Minimus Zeros and MT10s (the leather ones reviewed here). The sale has the shoes at 40% off (so about $65 for Zero Trails or Roads or $70 or $60…

Color Me Rad in Xero Shoes

Color Me Rad in Xero Shoes

"You know, I was just thinking that you look pretty grungy," one of my friends said, "Even for you." We were walking with the crowd towards the start of the Color Me Rad 5k in Raleigh. I was wearing a tattered white t-shirt, 4mm Xero Shoes, and the m…

Baptised by Mud in FiveFingers KomodoSport

How to Run in Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes")

Baptised by Mud in FiveFingers KomodoSport

I recently got a note from Shuhong, a BirthdayShoes reader and runner from Malaysia. Shuhong's story is one of slow and steady transition to minimalist shoes, ultimately switching over to KomodoSport Vibram FiveFingers. Here's Shuhong's story: Gr…

An interview with Coach Eric Orton of B2R

An interview with Coach Eric Orton of B2R

Running is a growing sport, this much is for certain. With that has also come increased interest in the details, differences, quirks, and outliers of the sport. Specifically, things like ultrarunning, minimalist footwear, and natural biomechanics. One o…

Minimalist Military Combat Boot Mini-Mil from Belleville First Look

Minimalist Military Combat Boot Mini-Mil from Belleville First Look

A true minimalist boot featuring a 5mm “drop” between the heel & forefoot, the Mini-Mil® is designed specifically for the conditioned warrior athlete currently training in minimalistic athletic footwear. This quick-drying unlined boot is not only hi…

Hurricane Sandy vs. Lontra Vibram FiveFingers <br /><small>a.k.a. Let’s Go For A Rainy Day Bike Ride!</small>

Hurricane Sandy vs. Lontra Vibram FiveFingers <br /><small>a.k.a. Let’s Go For A Rainy Day Bike Ride!</small>

Tim takes his Lontra FiveFingers out in the rain amidst the inclimate weather of Hurricane Sandy to do a water-test while exploring on a mountain bike ... and tricycle. A photo journey!

Vivo Barefoot Gobi Boot Review

Vivo Barefoot Gobi Boot Review

With the success of Vivo Barefoot's ultra-popular "Ra" comes the release of a Ra-like ankle high leather boot called the Gobi. Vivo shot me a pair of these Gobis to test out, and I'm happy to oblige ? these boots are comfortable, make my feet happy, an…

Running the Marine Corps Marathon in Luna Sandals [Race Report]

How to Run in Minimalist Footwear (a.k.a. "Barefoot Shoes")

Running the Marine Corps Marathon in Luna Sandals [Race Report]

When people see me running in my huaraches, I'm often told I'll never be able to run a marathon in them. Finally, I can say I can because I have. On October 28, my 42nd birthday coincidentally, I completed my first marathon, the 37th Marine Corps Marat…

Vapor Glove Merrell Barefoot Initial Review

Vapor Glove Merrell Barefoot Initial Review

Merrell Barefoot is bringing to market an incredible minimalist/barefoot shoe in 2013. It’s called the Vapor Glove and when I first pulled the sample pair out of the box Merrell sent me, I thought “Whoa” followed immediately by “Finally!” Quite sim…