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Below are all shoes and product reviews at BirthdayShoes.

Bedrock Mountain Clog Review

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

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

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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.

Xero Shoes HFS Original Review (Long-Term)

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 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.

Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2

Lems Drifter Grip & Lems Nine2Five V2

The Drifter Grip and Nine2Five 2 both bring Lems’ signature wide toe

Shamma Sandals Numa Warriors and Numa Chargers Review

Shamma Sandals Numa Warriors and Numa Chargers Review

(Plus a TrailStar Maximus LE update!) The always-innovative folks at Shamma Sandals

Luna Sandals Mono Winged Review

Luna Sandals Mono Winged Review

A long-term Luna Mono huaraches/sandals review — with nods to Bedrock Cairns and even Shamma Warriors.

Shamma Sandals Ibex and Earthrunners Primal

Minimalist Sandals

Shamma Sandals Ibex and Earthrunners Primal

A double review of two huaraches-styled minimalist sandals from Shamma Sandals and Earthrunners.

Soft Star Roo Long-Term Review

Soft Star Roo Long-Term Review

Fourteen years (and a few days) ago, I published my first Soft