The LEMs Shoes Primal 3 is an all-new iteration of the popular Primal series, maintaining many of the signature features of the Primal 2, such as a zero-drop platform, wide toe box, and flat, flexible design. These shoes are designed to provide a natural, healthy fit for your feet, with a straight last that allows…
Category: Casual Minimalist Shoes Reviews
Feelgrounds Original Luxe Barefoot Shoe
Feelgrounds is a company that sells shoes that are designed to mimic the feeling of walking barefoot. Feelgrounds shoes are made with a thin outsole and a wide toe box, which allows your feet to move freely and naturally. The company is based in Cyprus but it ships its products to customers all over the…
LEMs Shoes Primal Zen Suede minimalist shoe
We initially reviewed the LEMs Shoe Primal Zen in May last year. The Primal Zen Suede is a welcomed addition to the Primal platform – everything is identical except for the non-vegan uppers. The uppers are made of full suede with perforations for breathability versus the original that has microfiber and air mesh. Since I’m…
Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff is Xero Shoes newest Brand Ambassador
When she’s not barefoot, Jessie wears Xero Shoes to protect her feet from the elements and for the freedom of movement and ground-feel they provide!
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes – 2016 Edition
It has been over 18 months since I published the original Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes, the most popular post on our site. This updated post highlight the latest available versions of the models covered in our original guide in addition to any new models introduced since then.
Women’s VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi II desert boot
We reviewed the VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi for men over two years ago. In this review, we will review the new women’s VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi II Suede, the original barefoot desert boot, redesigned for women. This unique desert boot effortlessly marries fashion and function and has all the hallmarks of a classic; the clean lines, unfussy tie-up lacing,…
VIVOBAREFOOT biggest sale EVER now going on
Here’s your chance to load up cheaply (HUGE markdowns) on your favorite VIVOBAREFOOT zero drop minimalist shoes – road, trail, casual, business, travel. VIVOBAREFOOT is taking their eCommerce back in-house after working with a third party and is celebrating by running a month long promotion on the site with special reduced prices. Full announcement on the bottom of…
How will you Stan it? adidas Stan Smith now customizable.
The best selling adidas shoe of all time, the adidas Stan Smith defines the word ‘icon’. But even after over 40 years of market domination, it has been missing something – You. Introducing the adidas mi Stan Smith, a legend now available for customization. Available in styles for men and women, in both leather and…
Dress & Business Casual Minimalist Shoes
I get asked weekly about what dress and business casual minimalist shoes are available for folks who have transitioned to minimalist running shoes. I struggled with this in 2010 after I ditched and donated all my heeled and narrow dress shoes. It would be another year before the first minimalist business casual, the VIVOBAREFOOT Ra,…
The rebirth of Kigo – announcing Leon, Pai, Bali
We wear tested the old Kigo brand shoe, Kigo Edge, over four years ago and was not happy with the ultra narrow toe box. The old Kigo brand was sold over a year ago and now is a new and dynamic shoe company driven by a husband and wife team, Marco Serrano and Kristin Parker…
Retro days at Zappos! Over 150 shoes on sale.
Back to the future… Minimalist shoes are going back to their roots as retro shoes are making a come back. Zappos has over 300 retro shoes available and over half of them are now on sale. Grab a pair to complement your minimalist running shoes from Zappos now!
VIVOBAREFOOT Ulysses huarache sandals
Ancient wisdom meets modern technology. That is VIVOBAREFOOT modern take on a millennia-old masterpiece. The VIVOBAREFOOT ULYSSES combines functionality and freedom, perfect for summer-loving feet. Inspired by the Tarahumara, the Ulysses huarache sandal upper construction is minimal and allows your feet to naturally provide all the shock absorption when walking and running. The anatomically shaped…
LEMs Primal 2 back in stock – all colors!
LEMs Shoes Primal 2 in Brown, Black, and Slate are now back in stock and improved. Manufactured in a state of the art new factory, the new version has an improved upper and the Black colorway sports a new tongue with the LEMs logo. Get your size now at LEMs Shoes before they run out!
VIVOBAREFOOT Ra II and hand cut Bannister
We gave you a preview of the VIVOBAREFOOT hand cut collection, Lisbon and Bannister, last year. This time, we wear tested the Bannister and the upgrade to the best selling VIVOBAREFOOT business casual Ra model, the Ra II Leather. Both are business casual with the Bannister for the younger crowd. The RA II is a…
LEMs Shoes Nine2five Version 2 is here!
The new LEMs Shoes Nine2five Version 2 has landed – in the long awaited Black and also in a refreshed Coffee & Cream. We reviewed the initial version of the Nine2five Coffee & Cream last year and also showed you how to take care of the leather. Everything that we have written about the NIne2five…
2014 Wear Tested Shoe of the Year Candidates
Here’s a sneak preview list of some of the candidates for the 2014 Wear Tested Shoe of the Year in minimalist shoes for Road, Trail, and Casual (includes Walking and Hiking). We hope to have test pairs for all the models listed here by the last quarter of 2014. All shoes available publicly by Fall…
ZEMgear launches on Kickstarter.com today!
ZEMgear founder, Christina Bracken shares her 20-year footwear industry experience and passion for design and development as she brings her new collection of shoes “Engineered for WOW” to life through a Kickstarter campaign today, April 15, 2014. Crowd funding is the fast growing “out-of-the-box” approach to brand marketing and pre-production financing. For a “successful” campaign,…
Zed Footwear – Loafer & Oxford First Look
We gave you a sneak peek at Zed Footwear last year and they are now available for purchase (pledge via crowd funding) on Kickstarter. A week ago, I was able to try on a pair (prototype) before the final production run to give them my first impressions. I can honestly say that they are one…
Altra Instinct Everyday Review
Building on the success of their successful Instinct (Men only) and Intuition (Women only) road running shoe, Altra Zero Drop has just launched their Instinct Everyday (Intuition Everyday for women) casual zero drop shoe. Now you can mix business and pleasure with a comfortable yet professional version of the award winning Instinct. Great for wearing…
The Primal Professional FER/ZETONE Dress Shoes
We gave you a sneak preview of the Primal Professional prototypes a year ago and now, the FER and ZETONE models are readily available for delivery. The Primal Professional shoes have a timeless Real Style that is interchangeable with multiple outfits and situations, both formal and casual. They also provide you with Real Comfort made…
Sneak Peek: Zed Footwear
For those of you who are regulars on my blog, you’ve heard me complaining about the lack of casual minimalist shoes for many years (since 2009) until VIVOBAREFOOT, The Primal Professional, LEMs Shoes, TUNE Footwear, and others finally delivered the goods. So I’m very excited to hear that Zed Footwear, a three-person team with over 80+ years…
VIVOBAREFOOT Hand Cut Preview – LISBON, BANNISTER
In the barefoot luxury casual shoe category, two hand cut ‘Made in Portugal’ models are making their debut from VIVOBAREFOOT for Spring 2014: LISBON and BANNISTER. These are hand cut, hand stitched, and handcrafted using premium leather components. The finest traditional shoe making techniques are resurrected to create these shoes that have a wide anatomic…
LEMs Shoes Boulder Boot & Sweet Jane NEW Colorways
If you’ve been waiting for the Black version of the LEMs Boulder Boot or the Gravel version, it is finally here – both men’s and women’s models. We reviewed the LEMs Boulder Boot earlier this year. Also available now is the Black version of the women’s LEMs Sweet Jane. The new LEMs Shoes colorways can…
LEMs Shoes Nine2Five Review
Even if you’ve got a case of the Monday’s, your feet will be showing you much appreciation after slipping on the new all full-grain leather oxford Nine2Five from LEMs Shoes. Settle into that cubicle and let your feet relax, for no stylish dress shoe has ever allowed your toes so much room for wiggling and…