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If you’ve been around ultra-minimalist running and walking for a while you’ve probably seen more than most of the huaraches available these days typically involve a strap that runs between your big toe and its neighbor.
We’ve reviewed a number of huaraches here on BirthdayShoes. “Huaraches,” is simply Spanish for “sandals.” While huaraches may refer to Mexican sandals of all varieties, here we’re specifically talking…
I reviewed the original Bedrock Sandals back in December and found them to be a solid option for a basic huarache sandal suitable for both casual wear and running. I’m pleased to report that based upon feedback, Nick and Dan have tweaked the design to…
Barefoot Ted and Luna Sandals have released another new model adding to their extensive line of huarache sandals. Lunas are sandals inspired by those worn by the Tarahumara featured in Born to Run. The All Terrain Sandal, or ATS for short, adopts many…
As a fan of huarache sandals for running and casual wear, I welcome the chance to try another interpretation of the classic minimalist footwear. Bedrock Sandals began as a Kickstarter project in which the two friends and founders, Nick and Dan, were su…
Luna Sandals LeadCat
If you’ve read Born to Run (if not, please do so!), then you certainly remember one of the more colorful personalities in the book, Barefoot Ted. Barefoot Ted (BFT) has his own huarache sandal company called Luna Sandals drawing…
Vibram FiveFingers opened my eyes to minimalist shoe running and ever since, I’ve been on a quest to find the best balance of lightweight protection and comfort without sacrificing flexibility and ground feel. After VFFs…
Minimalist Sandals Like Huaraches, But Simpler to Put On (That Remind Me of Minimalist Chacos)
I recently learned of (another) new minimalist footwear company that is making a splash on the “barefoot shoes” (or sandals in this case!) scene: Unshoes Mi…
James and his buddies have been gradually increasing their miles and competing in longer races in preparation for a half marathon. James sent us this story about their last run in the 2011 Pensacola Double Bridge 15K Run:Fellow barefoot runners a…
Last Saturday, online retailer of Vibram Five Fingers, TravelCountry.com, sponsored their first annual Barefoot Fun Run in Altamonte Springs, FL. The proceeds from the event went to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, Florida.James, a runner wh…