Review Rutsu Original Low-Top and High-Top
Rutsu brings classic canvas sneaker style into the barefoot world, with a wider toe box, zero-drop sole, rugged materials, and a price that makes minimalist footwear feel approachable.
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Lems Malibu
The Malibu blends a beach-town aesthetic with all the hallmarks of Lems design — zero drop, foot-shaped toe box, and that featherlight Injection-Blown Rubber (IBR) sole. It balances laid-back looks with good minimalist traits and versatile styling.
Xero Shoes Kelso Review
A full review of the sneaker- or "court" style leather everyday "barefoot shoes" from Xero Shoes.
Rogue Soft Star Shoes Review
Softstar Shoes Rogue barefoot shoes review. An unbelivably comfortable, casual shoe that's foot friendly for everyday wear.
Shamma Sandals Pacific Avenue Sandal Review
The Pacific Avenue blends true barefoot function with a refined everyday look. Premium leather, secure straps, and a flexible 9mm Vibram sole, the Shamma Pacific Avenue is casual wear perfection, balancing minimalism and style.
Luna Sandals Mono Winged Review
A long-term Luna Mono huaraches/sandals review — with nods to Bedrock Cairns and even Shamma Warriors.
Lems Switchback Sandal Review
The huarache-inspired sandal from Lems features a novel strap system for easy fit. Tested over 60 miles on trails, walks, and errands, a detailed review of this go-anywhere sandal.
Softstar Camino Sandal Review
Birkenstock Milanos move over. Now you can get Birkenstock's classic sandal style minus the rigid cork sole with the Softstar Shoes Camino barefoot sandal.
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
Overview The Ion Sync Tolos is Earth Runners’ first closed-toe offering, combining their signature minimalist philosophy with a flexible, athletic build. Designed for those who want a grounded experience year-round, the Tolos offers barefoot enthusiasts a true zero-drop feel, full toe splay, and Earth Runners’
Your daily steps: Strategies for more movement, every day
"10,000 steps per day" is a made-up myth, but setting a daily step goal (one you believe in) and learning habits, rituals, and strategies to meet that goal ... it can change your life. Use these smart ways to add movement to your day.
Why toe shoes?
An essay into designing footwear that maximizes the minimalist experience — examining the functional needs of the foot and how shoes like moccasins and sandals like huaraches stack up. Why toe shoes come out on top.
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.
Interview with Robert Fliri, the inventor of Vibram FiveFingers
Italian Robert Fliri is the original creator of what we now know as Vibram FiveFingers. Fliri was a student at an Italian design school back in 1999 when he originated the concept of a foot glove for outdoor use, specifically in the mountains. Here from Fliri in this 2006 interview.
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.