Spring 2013 Vibram FiveFingers
A first look at the new Vibram FiveFingers for Spring/Summer 2013 including the FiveFingers El-X, Entrada, Alitza, Maiori, Signa, and TrekSport Sandal.
Meet Tune Footwear: Barefoot-Friendly Dress Shoes
A few months back BirthdayShoes became aware of Tune Footwear. They are a nascent minimalist shoe manufacturer focused solely on bringing to market men's footwear that could fit in in the office environment — in the form of the age-old men's style, the loafer.
Review Vivo Barefoot Aqua Lite Shoes
If you're after a good-looking barefoot/minimalist shoe that has everyday versatility, top-notch ground feel, and allows you to preserve your natural bio-mechanics, posture, and "barefoot" movement, the VIVO BAREFOOT Aqua Lite is worth your serious consideration.
Are Flip-Flops Dangerous?
Flip-flops may be hazardous to your health. That's the conclusion I'm led to believe having perused a couple CNN.com articles on one of the most basic forms of footwear worn (and enjoyed) worldwide by virtually everyone at some point or another. A…
Take 20% Off All FiveFingers!
CitySports is giving BirthdayShoes readers an exclusive coupon code to take 20% off ALL Vibram FiveFingers! The coupon code to take 20% off is VFFPR2. It can be applied to all full-price AND sale-price Vibrams! That means t…
Kids Huaraches Review (And How to Make Kids Minimalist Sandals)
A full review of huaraches for your kid - a three year old girl in this case - as well as how to instructions to make your own minimalist sandals using Xero Shoes do-it-yourself huaraches kit!
Is KEEN going barefoot?
Is KEEN getting into the barefoot shoe/minimalist shoe market? They're certainly reducing their standard shoe profile with the upcoming release of the KEEN CNX with a 4mm heel-toe offset and a lower stack height. But is this a barefoot shoe?
Saucony Kinvara 2 Running Shoes Review
We understand that the Saucony Kinvara 2™ has been out for quite a while and as of this writing the Kinvara 3™ has just recently hit the stores. Actually, due to the release of the Kinvara 3, you can pick up the Kinvara 2 on the cheap right now. So…
Say Yes in Vibram FiveFingers
If you're going to propose, why not do it at the top of a beautiful mountain? Why not do it wearing your favorite shoes that look like feet? Vibram FiveFingers!
Adidas Sued for Barefoot Running Claims
Adidas can now join Vibram as another toe shoe manufacturer being sued for barefoot-related marketing claims. Reuters reports plaintiff Joseph Rocco believes he was "duped" into buying his $90 pair of Adidas Adipure Trainers (reviewed here) based on…
School Says No Skele-Toes Shoes Allowed
A couple weeks back Louisiana school Vermilion Parish set before it's school board an important question concerning kids' footwear — should toe shoes (Fila Skele-toes apparently being the primary culprit) be allowed in schools? A local Vermilio…
Vibram FiveFingers Inventor Robert Fliri Talks Ultra-minimal FiveFingers Prototype for 2013
I've recently received some scuttlebutt surrounding a new Vibram FiveFingers style for 2013 (not the dressy leather Capri toe shoes we saw last week). All the information has come by way of Robert Fliri. If you're a fan of five toed shoes, you sho…