Review Rutsu Original Low-Top and High-Top
Rutsu brings classic canvas sneaker style into the barefoot world, with a wider toe box, zero-drop sole, rugged materials, and a price that makes minimalist footwear feel approachable.
Barefoot Shoes
Barefoot shoes are minimalist footwear designed to let feet move naturally, as if unshod. With a wide toe box, flexible soles, and zero-drop design, they allow toes to spread, flex, and feel the ground. Lightweight and sensitive to terrain, they support the foot’s strength and resilience without restrictive support, ideal for walking, running, or casual use.
Xero Shoes Kelso Review
A full review of the sneaker- or "court" style leather everyday "barefoot shoes" from Xero Shoes.
Rogue Soft Star Shoes Review
Softstar Shoes Rogue barefoot shoes review. An unbelivably comfortable, casual shoe that's foot friendly for everyday wear.
Bedrock Mountain Clog Review
A comprehensive review of the unique clog in the front, modern huaraches in the back "barefoot shoe" from Bedrock Sandals, pulling from user reviews and my own experiences after some nineteen months of use.
Earth Runners Ion Sync Tolos Review
Overview
The Ion Sync Tolos is Earth Runners’ first closed-toe offering, combining
Women's KMD Sport Vibram FiveFingers Review
Leah reviews the KMD Sport Vibram FiveFingers (originally known as the "KomodoSport") — by taking them up Half Dome.
Interview with Robert Fliri, the inventor of Vibram FiveFingers
Italian Robert Fliri is the original creator of what we now know as Vibram FiveFingers. Fliri was a student at an Italian design school back in 1999 when he originated the concept of a foot glove for outdoor use, specifically in the mountains. Here from Fliri in this 2006 interview.
Xero Shoes HFS Original Review (Long-Term)
Two years ago I got the Xero Shoes HFS Original — my first Xero Shoes shoes. I've put more than a thousand miles on them. This is my long-term review.
Xero Shoes DIY Huaraches Review
Xero Shoes are hardly shoes, at all — they're sandals. But they're not just any sandals, they're ultra-minimalist huaraches sandals. You know, like the "sandal tech" worn by the Tarahumara Indians of the Copper Canyons.
What's your story?
BirthdayShoes was founded by sharing stories from people like you. How has your life changed — from the ground up?
Feiyue Tiger Claw Review
An unexpected source of minimalist shoes.
Huaraches: Review of the Original Minimalist & "Barefoot" Sandals
Vibram FiveFingers opened my eyes to minimalist shoe running. Ever since, I've been on a quest to find the best balance of lightweight protection and comfort without sacrificing flexibility and ground feel. Enter huaraches.