Spyridon LS vs. KSO Trek Vibram FiveFingers
A comparative review of the new FiveFingers Spyridon LS trail running shoe versus the original KSO Trek FiveFingers from Vibram.
Reviews
Below are all shoes and product reviews at BirthdayShoes.
SeeYa Vibram FiveFingers Review
No longer are we limited to “one type fits most situations” but now there are VFFs to suit your specific activity. It’s clear that the SeeYas are design for pavement running and racing and while they excel at this task, I don’t think I’d wear them for much else.
Bedrock Earthquake Sandals and Merino Ninja Socks Review
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…
Altra Lone Peak Review
“Blending cushioned protection with the benefits of barefoot freedom, Altra footwear is designed to reduce injury and promote proper technique for the most natural run. Every shoe features Zero Drop™ and a foot-shaped, gender-specific design so everyone…
Lems Shoes Primal (Earth Brown) Quick Review
Stem is getting a good bit of press here on BirthdayShoes and while I've pointed out a few nits above in this review, my overall take on these shoes is glowingly positive: if you're looking for a casual mono-toed barefoot/minimalist shoe, the Stems are worth serious consideration.
K-Swiss Blade Foot Running Shoe Review
As the minimal/barefoot movement gains momentum and traction it seems every shoe maker is jumping at the chance to get in on it. K-Swiss has now thrown their hat into the ring... er, well, they are about to. The Blade Foot won't be out until early 2012,…
Merrell Barefoot Road Glove Review
It's 2012 and Merrell is on round two of their Barefoot line. We've previously reviewed their flagship minimalist shoe, the Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove, and since shoe design tends to be iterative, this review is going to be doing some comparisons to the Trail Glove. Also, I'm going to leverage a f
Spyridon LS Vibram FiveFingers Review
The Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon LS is a new Vibram FiveFingers model specifically built for trail running. It’s named after Spyridon Louis, the Greek shepherd who won the first modern-day marathon in the 1896 Athens Olympics. The course was run on dir…
Review: Lems Shoes Primal - A Comfortable, Casual Shoe
Review of the Lems Shoes Primal barefoot shoe.
Book Review: Run Barefoot Run Healthy
Run Barefoot Run Healthy: Less Pain More Gain for Runners over 30 by Ashish Mukharji is a compilation of hundreds of answers to the questions most often asked on the topic of barefoot running. Ashish makes a strong case for shedding footwear altogether…
OTZ Troop Boot Review
It is winter time. For some of us that means it is time to bust out the winter boots and slosh our way through the winter months. I recently picked up the OTZ Troop Boot a winter weather friendly minimalist boot. I thought I would share with you
Fila Skele-Toes 2.0 Review
It looks like minimalist footwear and toe shoes are starting to become rather mainstream. The fact that major footwear brads are starting to develop minimalist and toe shoes of their own design is proof that the mainstream public is starting to accept…