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Category: Casual Minimalist Shoes Reviews
Caring For Your Leather Minimalist Casual Shoes
I must admit that I haven’t been taking care of my leather shoes until Andrew from LEMs Shoes introduced me to products from Otter Wax. Mountain from The Primal Professional also recommended products from Leather Honey for the FER and ZETONE dress minimalist shoes. I am also reviewing both the LEMs Nine2Five and PriPro FER…
VIVOBAREFOOT JING JING Review
VIVOBAREFOOT just launched a super simple and sexy pumps that fit in your handbag as well as they fit on your feet. The VB JING JING is a casual flat that is charming and sure to jazz up your footwear collection. Made from premium vegan materials (faux leather) and with a gentle elastic top line…
LEMs Shoes The Mariner Review
Ditch the socks and hit the docks with these stylishly, breathable boat shoes from LEMs Shoes! With their 100% full-grain leather and mesh uppers, The Mariner allow your feet to breathe in the seashore scents without getting all choked up. And forget the funk, because the smooth leather lining keeps the odor away. Hook yourself…
Luna Sandals Mono Review
Luna Sandals has been on our radar for a long time but minimalist sandals (other than Xero Shoes) are not the most requested review item from our readers. We have tested various products from manufacturers large and small in the running sandals category but all have fit issues or prone to hot spots or too…
LEMs Shoes Boulder Boot & Primal 2 Review
LEMs Shoes (formerly STEM Footwear and Leming Footwear) recently launched their Spring/Summer 2013 collection including the new Boulder Boot and the follow up to the Primal, the Primal 2. LEMs Boulder Boot Weighing a mere 9.9oz (size 43) and stack height of 9mm, the zero drop Boulder Boot is arguably the lightest boot in the…
Minimalist Summer Sandals Review
KEEN leads the way for Spring/Summer 2013 with KEEN.CNX, a low profile, lightweight way to experience anyplace without a ceiling. Just as the Newport brought consumers a hybrid way to connect with their outdoors 10 years ago, this new collection from KEEN brings fresh thinking to lightweight protective footwear, all with classic KEEN fit. Designed…
Zero drop LEMs Boulder Boot – It’s here!
The LEMs (formerly STEM Footwear) Boulder Boot is here. Remember there’s limited stock! Weighing a mere 9.9oz (Mens size 43), the Boulder Boot is arguably the lightest boot in the world. The upper is made of water-resistant nylon and full-grain leather to keep away moisture. The whole boot is completely collapsible, great for stuffing into a…
Merrell Proterra Sport Multi-Hike Review
Merrell Proterra is a brand new multi-hike collection that innovates with an agile approach to a traditional hiking product. The design combines Merrell’s heritage performance with Merrell Barefoot experiences for fast, breathable and durable hiking shoes and boots. Proterra is built on a 4mm platform and has been demonstrated to improve a person’s stability through…
FootJoy barefoot golf shoes – M:Project collection
FootJoy is the latest big player in golf footwear to jump into the minimalist footwear movement (barefoot golf) with the launch of their M:Project collection. Company officials say the M:Project delivers more comfort and flexibility and can help develop better balance. With over 18 months of product development, the M:Project expands and complements the company’s…
Barefoot B.E.R.B.S.: A barefoot-style golf shoe with spikes
[jbox color=”green” title=”From the Desk of Robert Yen“] Minimalist Shoes Wear Tester – Golf Robert is a second-generation native of Phoenix, Arizona. When not practicing law, he can usually be found playing–as he has for the past 44 years–one of the nearly 300 golf courses in and around the Phoenix metropolitan area. Robert Yen’s reviews [/jbox]…
Barefooters Classic Shoe Review
Barefooters are shoes designed to make you feel great. Anatomically engineered for an au natural, barefoot feel, these made-in-Italy shoes are made from shock absorbing, flexible, and antimicrobial CorksiLite; an all-natural blend of cork and silicone. This one-of-a-kind material allows for a seamless design that coddles your feet in breathable comfort. Say hello to blister-free,…
The Hype is Real: etnies Launches the Marana One Year Early
The Hype is Real: etnies Launches the Marana One Year Early (via Zappos) When Ryan Sheckler speaks, his fans listen. That’s why when the 22-year-old pro skater sang the praises of the new etnies prototype shoe he’d been rocking, skaters from all over took to social media to show their unwavering desire to get their…
Sneak Peek: Primal Professional
Updated: 1/16/2014 ORDER your pair now at The Primal Professional and Minimalist Shoe. We’ve been staying in touch with Mountain from The Primal Professional and he has been keeping us abreast of the latest developments. Their first product, a conservative leather Oxford is almost here – tentatively set for launch early 2013. From the latest prototype…
Sneak Peek: SMAAT
Coming soon from an innovative start-up, SMAAT, purveyors of lightweight running shoes, is a range of casual and running minimalist shoes that have the coolest looking colorways I have ever seen! I can’t wait to get my feet on them 🙂 www.smaat.com
VIVOBAREFOOT Ra Review
For a limited time only, EVERY model from the VIVOBAREFOOT web site is available for 20% OFF!!! Grab your VIVOBAREFOOT shoes now with this discount code: MINIMALISTRUNNER20 VIVOBAREFOOT Ra has been the best selling lifestyle shoe for those looking for a zero drop shoe with a wide toe box. I finally got around to testing a pair for myself as…
Sazzi Digit & Decimal Sandals Review
Mark Thatcher, founder of Teva, returns to the industry with the introduction of Sazzi Footwear, a brand that represents his long standing vision to create the ultimate performance footwear for those who live active, outdoor, and fitness based lifestyles. The name Sazzi is derived from the Navajo word “Anasazi”, which describes the ancient Puebloan people…
VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi Casual Shoe Review
Channeling the styling of the legendary Desert Boot (those worn by British forces in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II), the VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi is one of the most versatile barefoot shoe from VIVOBAREFOOT. The ultimate barefoot desert boot or Chukka boot, the Gobi comes in either luxury full grain leather or classic suede. The…
Linge Shoes Ballet Flats Shoe Review
Linge Shoes has recently announced that they are offering ballet flats that are the next barefoot shoe. Runners are well aware of the benefits of a barefoot shoe including a more natural foot position, comfort and a reduced risk of injury. Linge Shoes has taken an innovative spin on the barefoot shoe by providing their…
Sneak Peek: GoLite Elixir and Exhale Recovery Shoes
Coming soon in early 2013 from GoLite Footwear are zero-drop recovery shoes that should be very comfortable for runners. Ahhh Foam Zones in Upper Lightweight, Breathable Mesh Upper EVA Midsole Lightweight EVA, Rubber Outsole Zero Heel Lift Promotes a Natural Stride Women’s Size 7=8 oz Men’s Size 9=10.5 oz
Leming Footwear 2013 Shoe Collection
Barely less than 8 months since Leming Footwear (formerly STEM Footwear) shoes hit the market, they have already sold over 7,000 pairs in over 40 countries. Here’s a sneak peek at 5 new styles for 2013, all built on a new 8mm LEMRubber™ air-infused sole. BOAT SHOE – Easy to slip on when going down…
Body Glove 3T Barefoot Shoe Review
In 1953, twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell co-founded Body Glove when they designed the first practical wetsuit. Sixty years later Body Glove is one of very few family owned surf/dive brands in the world. You know it’s time someone comes out with a three toe shoe… Vibram Five Fingers started it with their five…
Cushe Grin and Bare It & Evo Slide Leather
Bare Motion is a new technology Cushe have been developing and at its core is a dual density rubber outsole comprising of a two piece construction and unique Manuka honeycomb flex structure allowing for natural movement, balance and sensitivity without loss of protection. The result is the Grin and Bare It casual shoe that is…
TRUE Linkswear’s Everyday/Anywhere/All-day golf shoes
[jbox color=”green” title=”From the Desk of Robert Yen“] Minimalist Shoes Wear Tester – Golf Robert is a second-generation native of Phoenix, Arizona. When not practicing law, he can usually be found playing–as he has for the past 44 years–one of the nearly 300 golf courses in and around the Phoenix metropolitan area. Robert Yen’s reviews [/jbox]…