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Altra Instinct Review

Introducing the Altra Instinct, the first shoe to truly marry the form-improving benefits like a zero-drop sole of the minimalist/barefoot running shoe with the comfort, cushioning and support of a traditional running shoe.

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New Balance Minimus Road Zeros for Wide Feet

In a follow up to the first look at the New Balance Minimus Road Zeros (the red pair in these photos), I’ve recently had the opportunity to test out a wide version of the Minimus Road Zeros in a lime green/yellow colorway.

It’s exciting that the Mi…

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New Speed FiveFingers Colors Provide Dressy Alternative

A quick look/review of two of the new men’s Speed Vibram FiveFingers colorways – brown/tan and gold/green.

Vibram FiveFingers Fans Through Different Eyes

Vibram recently posted on their Facebook fan page their take on a popular internet meme — how people see me. You know, typically a six pane knockdown around misconceptions about things you do, your job, etc. It’s constructed by taking You can se…

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Body Glove Toe Shoes: 3T Barefoot Technology

The toe shoes market is soon to get another contender from none other than Body Glove, one of the leading manufacturers of water sports apparel, in the form of a three-toed shoe. You read that right. Three. First you had FiveFingers with, well, of co…

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Swiss-Made Toe Socks to Evolve Toe Shoe Concept?

A number of readers have emailed in about Swiss Barefoot Company’s “Swiss Protection Sock,” a five-toed sock made of 50% Kevlar, 32% polyester, 8% spandex, and 10% cotton is cut resistant but, being made out of fabric, will get you even closer to barefo…

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SeeYa, Spyridon LS FiveFingers Available Now!

The Spring 2012 Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon LS and FiveFingers SeeYa are now out and available for sale! Get them with free shipping!

Fila Skeletoes vs Vibram FiveFingers: Toe Shoe Supremacy

While most BirthdayShoes readers are likely already toe shoe aficionados who own at least one pair of Vibram FiveFingers, and often a whole closet full, at least a few readers stumble on our neck of the web looking for information about Fila Skele-toes.…

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Zem 360 Barefoot Running Shoes Review

ZEMs are fun, colorful, minimalist shoes made by ZEMgear with the motto, “Less Shoe. More You.” I’ve been wearing ZEMs from their 360 series for a few months now to see how well they work both for everyday use and for running.

Vibram FiveFingers: Engaged!

Justin (not me) sent in a few photos his fiancee Ashley and he took for their engagement. Congrats, you two! Check’em out:

And here’s what Justin had to say about the photos:

Hello,

Our names are Justin and Ashley and we took some of our eng…