BirthdayShoes
When I opened the box it smelled like some kind of chemical adhesive. These shoes were handmade, recently finished, and now they were in a cardboard box in my living room. They are so much uglier in person than I thought they’d be…
The ECO is an interesting new model from Gladsoles that is made entirely from upcycled car tires. There is 5.5mm of rubber for tons of groundfeel and flexibility. Huarache lovers and “Born To Run” readers should definitely give this one a look!
Read on to hear my thoughts on this eco-friendly, custom-cut huarache!
“You bought a wooden ball?” my wife said to me with a perplexed look on her face. I tried to hold back some of my excitement as I explained to her that this was what used by the Tarahumara Indians as they traversed great distances while running through…
The Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent LR is the latest premium all-terrain shoe from Vibram Five Fingers. It features a MEGAGRIP sole compound, a very aggressive tread design, and good protection from just about anything you can run into, onto, and over on the…
The latest update to the Circadian from Earth Runners and its casual slip-on version are excellent huaraches for a variety of activities.
The Circadian gets a revised strapping system and conductive nylon laces. These updates have catapulted the…
For 2015, Unshoes gave us a full model range refresh of all their running sandals with a more streamlined, polished and overall more running-oriented designs.
The biggest design change comes in the form of…nothing! No screws, no rivets, no exposed…
The Loafer and Cap Toe Oxford from Anthony Alan Footwear are excellent examples of barefoot shoes for mass appeal. They are decidedly the most classically handsome minimalist dress shoes in my collection, but at almost the most “shoe-like” for the…
When I have a pair of running shoes die I feel a mix of emotions. On one hand I’m excited to find something new but I also know that this minimalist/zero drop lifestyle comes with some challenges in finding footwear.
My New Balance MT10V2 (Minimus…
You may be familiar with the ever-popular Unshoes Pah Tempe (review), but have you checked out the Unshoes Wokova?
With two sole and three footbed options, these sandals are very durable, lightweight, the Wokova and Wokova Feather are excellent…
The Soft Star Shoe Ballerine Flat is flexible, attractive, and comfortable flat for daily wear. It features a 4mm Vibram Cherry sole for durability, a zero drop construction, wide toebox, and beautiful leather.
Read ahead to hear my thoughts on the…