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B2R Level 1 Strength Training Package - Review

B2R Level 1 Strength Training Package - Review

The Born2Run brand presents itself as more than just another minimalist shoe. In addition to the footwear, there're also strength training packages, run training plans, and nutritional supplementation. I've talked to the coach, reviewed the shoes, and n…

Tune Footwear Tassle Loafer Barefoot Shoes First Look

Tune Footwear Tassle Loafer Barefoot Shoes First Look

Tune Footwear has officially launched! Their dressy loafer-style barefoot shoes are now available for sale via TuneFootwear.com for $99. We previewed Tune Footwear back in late July of this year but that was prior to having seen the final product.…

B2R Road Performance Shoe Review

B2R Road Performance Shoe Review

I want to tell you that the reason I ultimately got a pair of these shoes was because I read Born To Run and was properly inspired by Eric Orton that I sought his business out and bought a pair of shoes right away. But I'd be lying. Yes, the book Born T…

Soft Star Rambler vs. Hotcakes: Two Soft Star Kids - Barefoot/Minimalist Shoes Reviews

Soft Star Rambler vs. Hotcakes: Two Soft Star Kids - Barefoot/Minimalist Shoes Reviews

It's a pleasure to write another review of Soft Star shoes for Birthday Shoes. This time I?ll be talking about my family?s favorite pairs of children?s shoes, the Rambler and Hotcakes. I've weighed shoes. I've squeezed shoes. I've photographed my 2 1/2…

Vivo Barefoot Gobi Boot Review

Vivo Barefoot Gobi Boot Review

With the success of Vivo Barefoot's ultra-popular "Ra" comes the release of a Ra-like ankle high leather boot called the Gobi. Vivo shot me a pair of these Gobis to test out, and I'm happy to oblige ? these boots are comfortable, make my feet happy, an…

Vapor Glove Merrell Barefoot Initial Review

Vapor Glove Merrell Barefoot Initial Review

Merrell Barefoot is bringing to market an incredible minimalist/barefoot shoe in 2013. It’s called the Vapor Glove and when I first pulled the sample pair out of the box Merrell sent me, I thought “Whoa” followed immediately by “Finally!” Quite sim…

Review Merrell Barefoot Flux Glove for Kids, Toddlers

Review Merrell Barefoot Flux Glove for Kids, Toddlers

My three year old Avi has had a couple months to test out the Merrell Barefoot Flux Gloves for Infants and Toddlers* — she's worn them almost exclusively (even setting aside her custom kid's "la-laches" — huaraches by Xero Shoes). Merrell provide…

Vibram FiveFingers Lontra Initial Review

Vibram FiveFingers Lontra Initial Review

The Lontra could be described as a 'roid-raging KSO — outfitted with the most aggressive 4mm rubber, "lightly cleated" "Trek" outsole + 4mm EVA midsole and a wholly new water-resistant, tri-layered upper that's topped off with a very aggressive ankle cuff to seriously keep stuff out. That's how I'd

Initial Review Vibram FiveFingers Speed XC

Initial Review Vibram FiveFingers Speed XC

The Vibram FiveFingers Speed XC started hitting retailers two weeks ago. I got my pair only a few days back and have been scrambling trying to clobber together an initial review of them. At $140 a pair, the Speed XC isn't cheap. It's $10 more tha…

<i>Eat & Run</i>: An Unlikely Combination of Recipes and Racing [REVIEW]

<i>Eat & Run</i>: An Unlikely Combination of Recipes and Racing [REVIEW]

A Review of Eat & Run: an Unlikely Combination of Recipes and Racing Two of the great ultra-runners from Born to Run, Jenn Shelton and Scott Jurek, have lived here in Ashland, OR (one still does). Although Scott’s time here was brief, he forged f…

Soft Star Shoes RunAmoc Dash for Work Review

Soft Star Shoes RunAmoc Dash for Work Review

I work for a company in Southern California where the dress code for men is slacks and a dress shirt with a tie being optional. I needed to find some barefoot/minimalist zero-drop shoes that still looked professional. But where?

Altra Instinct 1.5 Review

Altra Instinct 1.5 Review

In short the Instinct 1.5 is a nice upgrade to the original Instinct. If you liked the original Instinct you’ll love the new 1.5 even more. The overall fit is superb and my toes have never been happier having plenty of room to splay!