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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…

Sense of Motion SP-L3 Review

Sense of Motion SP-L3 Review

When I opened the box it smelled like some kind of chemical adhesive. These shoes were handmade, recently finished, and now they were in a cardboard box in my living room. They are so much uglier in person than I thought they'd be...

Gladsoles ECO Huaraches Review

Gladsoles ECO Huaraches Review

The ECO is an interesting new model from Gladsoles that is made entirely from upcycled car tires. There is 5.5mm of rubber for tons of groundfeel and flexibility. Huarache lovers and “Born To Run” readers should definitely give this one a look! Read on to hear my thoughts on this eco-friendly, custo

10 Years of Vibram FiveFingers

10 Years of Vibram FiveFingers

2016: Rebirth of a legend, or missed opportunity? How it all began — The short version The precise timeline has been muddied by the years: when the first Fivefingers exactly hit the market is uncertain: probably around 2003 or 2004 from what I`ve…

2016 Vibram FiveFingers Preview

2016 Vibram FiveFingers Preview

Making its rounds around reddit and the rest of the web, the 2016 Vibram Fivefingers Catalogue shows off the upcoming Vibram lineup with a number of very interesting new models and colors. Read on for a run through of the new models!

Bole Ball Review — Tarahumara Running Game

Bole Ball Review — Tarahumara Running Game

“You bought a wooden ball?” my wife said to me with a perplexed look on her face. I tried to hold back some of my excitement as I explained to her that this was what used by the Tarahumara Indians as they traversed great distances while running through…

Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR Review

Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR Review

The Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR is the latest premium all-terrain shoe from Vibram Five Fingers. It features a MEGAGRIP sole compound, a very aggressive tread design, and good protection from just about anything you can run into, onto, and over on the…

Review: Earth Runners Circadian with Conductive Laces and Circadian Slip-On

Review: Earth Runners Circadian with Conductive Laces and Circadian Slip-On

The latest update to the Circadian from Earth Runners and its casual slip-on version are excellent huaraches for a variety of activities. The Circadian gets a revised strapping system and conductive nylon laces. These updates have catapulted the…

Unshoes Pah Tempe and Wokova 2015 Review/Update!

Unshoes Pah Tempe and Wokova 2015 Review/Update!

For 2015, Unshoes gave us a full model range refresh of all their running sandals with a more streamlined, polished and overall more running-oriented designs. The biggest design change comes in the form of…nothing! No screws, no rivets, no exposed…

Review Anthony Alan Footwear Loafer & Cap Toe Oxford

Review Anthony Alan Footwear Loafer & Cap Toe Oxford

The Loafer and Cap Toe Oxford from Anthony Alan Footwear are excellent examples of barefoot shoes for mass appeal. They are decidedly the most classically handsome minimalist dress shoes in my collection, but at almost the most “shoe-like” for the…

New Balance MT10V3 Review (Minimus Trail)

New Balance MT10V3 Review (Minimus Trail)

A review of the new minimalist trail running shoes from New Balance

Unshoes Wokova and Wokova Feather Review

Unshoes Wokova and Wokova Feather Review

You may be familiar with the ever-popular Unshoes Pah Tempe (review), but have you checked out the Unshoes Wokova? With two sole and three footbed options, these sandals are very durable, lightweight, the Wokova and Wokova Feather are excellent…