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Combo Review: Vivo Barefoot Eclipse and Shamma Sandals Warriors 2.0 With Power Straps

Minimalist Sandals

Combo Review: Vivo Barefoot Eclipse and Shamma Sandals Warriors 2.0 With Power Straps

Two huaraches-inspired minimalist sandals go head-to-head — from the popular minimalist shoe company Vivo Barefoot and the popular minimalist sandals company Shamma Sandals.

Review - Xero Shoes Umara Z-Trail Minimalist Sandals

Review - Xero Shoes Umara Z-Trail Minimalist Sandals

I've been a fan of Xero Shoes since before they adopted their current monicker. Like many runners, I was greatly affected by reading Born to Run and immediately set out to find myself some of those magical running sandals known as huaraches. My very…

Vibram FiveFingers V-Run (Bikila EVO update) Review!

Vibram FiveFingers V-Run (Bikila EVO update) Review!

Vibram’s dedicated road shoe received several upgrades this year and a new name, V-Run. With new upper and new sole materials, the already versatile Bikila EVO has been upgraded to handle warmer and cooler runs. Read on for my thoughts on the Vibram…

Shamma Sandals – Jerusalem Cruiser 2.0 Review

Shamma Sandals – Jerusalem Cruiser 2.0 Review

An update to the Jerusalem Cruiser from Shamma Sandals deserves an updated minimalist sandal review.

Trek Ascent Insulated Vibram FiveFingers Review

Trek Ascent Insulated Vibram FiveFingers Review

Vibram’s Trek Ascent Insulated is a fantastic variant of the Trek Ascent for a variety of winter activities. Featuring a wool sockliner that does a fantastic job keeping you warmer than you would expect from a toed shoe, the Ascent Insulated is great…

VIVOBAREFOOT Stealth II Review

VIVOBAREFOOT Stealth II Review

It's been almost two years since my last post here on BirthdayShoes. Reason being that I've transitioned almost completely to barefoot living. Or, at most, a pair of light running sandals. I mean, I'm no barefoot activist. I'm not going to be that…

Vivo Barefoot Porto vs Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka (Comparison)

Vivo Barefoot Porto vs Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka (Comparison)

Time for a comparison update! As a supplement to my review for the Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne, I will be adding additional thoughts on the shoe and a comparison with another handcrafted leather chukka, the Vivobarefoot Porto (That's a link to Justin's…

Vivo Barefoot Porto vs Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka (Comparison)

Vivo Barefoot Porto vs Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka (Comparison)

Time for a comparison update! As a supplement to my review for the Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne, I will be adding additional thoughts on the shoe and a comparison with another handcrafted leather chukka, the Vivobarefoot Porto (That's a link to Justin's…

Topo Athletic Tribute and Fli-Lyte Reviews

Topo Athletic Tribute and Fli-Lyte Reviews

Topo Athletic recently released two new models of running shoes. They sent both pairs my way for the purpose of putting them through the paces and seeing what I thought! So that's what we'll be doing today — reviewing the Topo Tribute and the Topo…

Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka Review

Soft Star Shoes Hawthorne Chukka Review

Overview The Hawthorne from Soft Star Shoes is their latest flagship chukka for casual wear. It has beautiful leather throughout, excellent workmanship, and a durable, resolable Vibram Geo sole that is great for casual users. What Soft Star…

Shamma Sandals Old Goat Huaraches Review

Shamma Sandals Old Goat Huaraches Review

Shamma Sandals makes a quality huarache-styled sandal that is built on Vibram sole materials and is styled in various lacing/upper configurations. It's in the same league as other minimalist sandals manufacturers like Luna Sandals. BirthdayShoes…

Vivo Barefoot Drake Review

Vivo Barefoot Drake Review

Once upon a time Vivo Barefoot made a shoe called the Oak. The Oak had a Wallaby-esque look to it and to this day is still in my regular shoe rotation (no small feat!). But the Oak was discontinued awhile ago, which left (to my thinking) a bit of a…