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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.

More New Balance NB Minimus Zero Leaked Photos?

More New Balance NB Minimus Zero Leaked Photos?

Building on the intentionally leaked (by New Balance PR), ultra-close-up photos of the upcoming 2012 New Balance NB Minimus (Trail) we saw a few weeks back comes new photos of the entire Minimus Zero Trail and Road shoes from a BirthdayShoes reader from…

Adidas Toe Shoes? Meet the AdiPure Trainer Barefoot Shoe

Adidas Toe Shoes? Meet the AdiPure Trainer Barefoot Shoe

A look at the new toe shoes from Adidas — the AdiPure Trainer Barefoot Shoe

True Linkswear Minimalist Golf Shoes Review

True Linkswear Minimalist Golf Shoes Review

Overview The TRUE tour is a zero drop golf shoe with a very thin 2.5 mm sole and good ground feel even with 4 mm lugs and stability bars. The foam insert, some toe spring, and a stiff leather toe cap detract a little from a ?barefoot? experience, but…

Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

In what will come as no surprise to anyone (Who's paying attention) is a new "minimalistic" shoe from Skechers — the Skechers GoRun. That Skechers would introduce a new shoe that rides the coattails of the barefoot/natural running movement was…

Spring 2012 Vibram FiveFingers

Spring 2012 Vibram FiveFingers

Thanks to some sleuthing FiveFingers fans — big hat tip to forum members Dirk, MCvet, and mikez and a few others who tipped me off to this information — I've gotten my hands on some "stock" imagery of the Spring 2012 Vibram FiveFingers…

Bormio Vibram FiveFingers Review

Bormio Vibram FiveFingers Review

Toe Shoes Boots? For Fall 2011 Vibram has introduced an ankle high boot to the FiveFingers line for casual wear. The men's toe boots are made of all kangaroo leather that has double zippers on either side of the ankle and features the Vibram Trek sole. Review, photos, more ...

Inov-8 Road-x 155 Review

Inov-8 Road-x 155 Review

strong>These shoes are the real deal. They feel light as a feather, they provide just enough protection from the abuse my feet would suffer if I CrossFitted barefoot, and they breath well enough even in the 90 degree heat/humidity where I work in Pasadena

2012 Vibram FiveFingers Spotted! New Toe Shoes for Casual Wear, Running, and Trails!

2012 Vibram FiveFingers Spotted! New Toe Shoes for Casual Wear, Running, and Trails!

Who wants more toe shoes? How about a sneak peak at some upcoming 2012 Vibram FiveFingers for casual wear, ultra-light running, running trails? It's time to nerd out on some minimalist footwear that will be hitting the scene next year because as yo…

KomodoSport LS Vibram FiveFingers Out!

KomodoSport LS Vibram FiveFingers Out!

The Vibram FiveFingers KomodoSport LS ("LS" means it's got laces!) is now available for purchase at CitySports! This means that we have a giveaway contest winner (check your email if you were an email subscriber as I will be contacting you directly!).…

Women's KomodoSport LS FiveFingers Review

Women's KomodoSport LS FiveFingers Review

My experience with VFF:It was about three years ago when I purchased my first pair of VFFs. It wasn’t love at first step (or sight) with my Sprints, but the more I wore them, the more I fell in love. After conditioning my legs and body to run in them…

Trek LS Vibram FiveFingers Review

Trek LS Vibram FiveFingers Review

For Fall 2011 comes the all leather Vibram FiveFingers Trek LS, a five toed shoe for men that pushes footwear trends to new levels of insanity: toe shoes for everyday wear? Wearing FiveFingers in a business casual setting? Five toed shoes as fashion-forward footwear? Toe shoes for the modern man?

KomodoSport LS Vibram FiveFingers Review

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KomodoSport LS Vibram FiveFingers Review

Photo Gallery — Men's KomodoSport LS FiveFingersPhoto Gallery — Women's KomodoSport LS FiveFingersSneak Peak!