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Ironman NYC (Vibram SeeYa) Race Report

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

Ironman NYC (Vibram SeeYa) Race Report

I recently had the opportunity to race the inaugural Ironman New York City triathlon. I ran the marathon portion in Vibram SeeYas, which have easily become my go-to FiveFinger model for running. Overall the race went very well and I hit all of my goals…

Impromptu Luna ATS Sandals Repair

Impromptu Luna ATS Sandals Repair

Some of you may be familiar with "Barefoot Jake." He's a minimalist hiker based out of Washington who routinely goes off the grid. Recently, Jake was out hiking in Luna Sandals (with the ATS lace) when disaster struck and one of the laces snapped.…

Speed LR Vibram FiveFingers First Look

Speed LR Vibram FiveFingers First Look

We announced a week ago that the Speed LR Vibram FiveFingers had hit the market via REI (see here) in what seems to be an exclusive, limited U.S. release. What is the Speed LR, you ask? Well, it's basically a reboot of the all-black Trek LS FiveFi…

Vibrams for Humans and Dogs, Alike

Vibrams for Humans and Dogs, Alike

Moji trains his clients in them and his clients have bout them. He always had problems building calves but he now works out with them so his calves have improved a lot. You can view him on his website www.mojifitness.com or I have them on my FB. Moji ha…

Hiking the Austrian Alps in Vibram FiveFingers

Hiking the Austrian Alps in Vibram FiveFingers

Despite being told that hiking boots are necessary for more serious walks, I found the opposite to be true. I've tried both, and for me FiveFingers are far superior in all but the most extreme environments.

Speed LR Vibram FiveFingers Out!

Speed LR Vibram FiveFingers Out!

In what appears to be an exclusive release at REI, http://birthdayshoes.com/index-ssc.php?a=edit&s=REI_SpeedLR

Skechers Go Bionic Review

Skechers Go Bionic Review

In my review of the Skechers GO Run Ride (include link) I likened the overall feel as being a marriage between the Saucony Kinvara and the Nike Free. This time around there is no marriage of shoes, the Skechers GO Bionic is a breed apart though if I had…

Review Vivo Barefoot Hybrid Golf Shoes

Review Vivo Barefoot Hybrid Golf Shoes

A review of the Vivo Barefoot golf shoe — the "Hybrid"

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

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?

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…