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Xero Shoes DIY Huaraches 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.

Feiyue Tiger Claw Review

Feiyue Tiger Claw Review

An unexpected source of minimalist shoes.

Huaraches: Review of the Original Minimalist & "Barefoot" Sandals

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.

Bedrock Cairn Adventure Sandal Review

Bedrock Cairn Adventure Sandal Review

Bedrock Sandals has released a new line of adventure sandals with a

Xero Shoes Denver Boot Review

Xero Shoes Denver Boot Review

Xero Shoes entered 2020 with a slew of brand-new models for every day, casual wear. In expanding their lineup, they achieved their best leisure design to date! Xero Shoes sent me a pair of their new Denver boot to test and review. What I found—and…

Review Soft Star Shoes Primal Sawyer

Review Soft Star Shoes Primal Sawyer

SoftStar Shoes expands upon their PRIMAL line with a new Chukka Lifestyle Shoe. With the widest toebox of any leisure boot, the Sawyer aims to be the most splay-happy casual shoe for urban adventures. Click through to read my review of the Soft Star…

Review Carets Falcon Wingtip Dress Shoes

Review Carets Falcon Wingtip Dress Shoes

Carets returns with a new Wingtip based on the FER with a classy and intricate design, brogue details, and some smart upgrades from last year’s FER! Carets sent over a pair of these FALCON Wingtips to review. Read on after the jump!

2019 Shamma Sandals Ultragrip Chargers

2019 Shamma Sandals Ultragrip Chargers

Shamma Sandal’s Chargers were one of my favorite sandals of the last few years and in 2019, they have made tons of new updates and design changes to this best-seller. Knowing I'm such a fan of their style of huaraches/minimalist sandals, Josh sent me a pair to test.

Review: Vibram FiveFingers V-Aqua

Review: Vibram FiveFingers V-Aqua

The Vibram FiveFingers V-Aqua is the company’s flagship product for water sports and water activities. Utilizing the same base sole from the V-Alpha, the V-Aqua adds drainage holes to clear out the interior of the shoe to maintain a smoother experience…

Review: Vivo Barefoot Tracker FG Minimalist Hiking Boots

Review: Vivo Barefoot Tracker FG Minimalist Hiking Boots

What's the deal with minimalist, barefoot-minded hiking boots? Is a "barefoot hiking boot" even possible? If you're like me, when you think about hiking boots, you probably think of those stiff-soled shoes you can pick up at REI—like these. Traditional…

Lems Trailhead Shoes First Look Review

Lems Trailhead Shoes First Look Review

Are you a long-time fan of Lems and love minimalist shoes? Well, I've got some good news and bad news. The good news: Lems has a new shoe called the Trailhead and it looks great! The bad news: it's a fairly significant departure from Lems previous shoes…

Shamma Sandals Ultragrip Chargers Review

Shamma Sandals Ultragrip Chargers Review

Shamma Sandals has updated their lineup with the adventure-ready and waterproof Ultra Chargers! The highlight of the new model is its grippy and waterproof all-weather UltraGrip footbed! Looking for my own adventure, I put the new model to the test…