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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.

EL-X FiveFingers – Running Review

EL-X FiveFingers – Running Review

When Vibram discontinued the original FiveFingers “Classic” last year, they rebooted the series with a completely redesigned model called the EL-X that has only been out for a few weeks. This is one of the most minimalist outdoor FiveFingers to date.…

New Balance MT 110 Winter Boot Review

New Balance MT 110 Winter Boot Review

I should start off by admitting that I avoided trails for a while there. Especially organized single-track trail runs, when the fire of competition pushes me to run harder than I might normally. My first real running injury was on the Philosopher's Way…

Belleville Mini-Mil Minimalist Boot Review

Belleville Mini-Mil Minimalist Boot Review

Believe it or not, there are minimalist boots available to men and women in the military. Meet hte Belleville Mini-Mil boots.

Vibram Alitza, Entrada FiveFingers are Here!

Vibram Alitza, Entrada FiveFingers are Here!

It's now clear that the Vibram FiveFingers Entrada and Alitza are out — at least one retailer (TravelCountry.com)is now stocking all five colorways of Entrada (The Classic-like one) and four colorways of Alitza (The Sprint-like, strappy one).…

Vibram FiveFingers Sorrento Review

Vibram FiveFingers Sorrento Review

Above is the men's Vibram FiveFingers Sorrento, leather loafer-ish-yet-casual five toe shoes we last buzzed about in the Fall (here). In fact, the Sorrento has actually been available now for months—just not in the United States. And on that f…

Black El-X FiveFingers Out!

Black El-X FiveFingers Out!

The wait for the all black men's Vibram Fivefingers El-X is over! You can get them now with free two-day shipping (through Feb. 10) here for $75.

Tune Footwear Penny Loafer Review

Tune Footwear Penny Loafer Review

Before I even I started writing for BirthdayShoes, I?d been searching for a pair of minimalist dress shoes to wear for work. I?ve had a couple good options from VivoBarefoot that I can wear on casual Fridays, but I?ve been waiting for someone to come a…

Luna Split-toe Tabi Socks + Leadville Huaraches Review

Luna Split-toe Tabi Socks + Leadville Huaraches Review

When I signed up for my first marathon in March, I stupidly did not consider that such timing meant I'd be doing all of my training in the winter. Mercifully, the southeastern United States has had a rather mild winter. I've had no problem running in my…

Bedrock Sandals Earthquake V2 Review

Bedrock Sandals Earthquake V2 Review

About a year ago, I reviewed the original Bedrock Sandals followed by a review of the Earthquake Sandals. Nick and Dan, the barefoot running friends who Kickstarted Bedrock Sandals the company in 2011, have released an updated pair of Earthquake Sa…

Running In Off Road Crocs™

Running In Off Road Crocs™

Can you run long distances — like marathon long distances — in Crocs? An ultramarathoner (with a midfoot strike) reviews Off Road Crocs for running.

Inov-8 BareX 200 Review

Inov-8 BareX 200 Review

For any emotional, spiritual, or otherwise high-energy situation, I've found that there's always some token that stands out to remind me of the whole situation. When going to my grandma's Baptist church, it was the butterscotch lifesavers she gave me to…

Vibram FiveFingers El-X Review

Vibram FiveFingers El-X Review

Vibram just released the most minimalist pair of FiveFingers since the (discontinued and limited-use/indoor-only) Moc. It's called the FiveFingers El-X, and here's your first look.