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Softstar Shoes Review – The Primal Merry Jane
Softstar Shoes is one of my favorite small businesses. This fall they are playing to their serious foot fans with a new addition to their primal line – The Primal Merry Jane. Read on for my full review!
Zero Drop Work Boots – The Best Barefoot and Minimalist Safety Shoes on the Market
Traditional work boots are extremely stiff, heavy, and heeled. While this may protect you in the short term, it can cause real damage to your feet over time. Let’s examine some minimalist work boot alternatives that will be better for your feet than the traditional work boot…
Gaucho Ninja Review – Handmade Barefoot Boots
I found the Gaucho Ninja shop last year when I was writing my Etsy Barefoot Shoe finds post. Lisandro (shop owner and shoemaker) had not heard of the barefoot movement. And yet there he was, intuitively making natural footwear from his knowledge as a martial artist.
Vivobarefoot Tracker Review – Barefoot Hiking Boots
The Vivobarefoot Tracker is one of the best barefoot hiking boots around. Traction, durability AND a flat, flexible sole make them a shoe that can do it all…
Wear This, Not That: The Timberland Look Minus the Bunions
I used to think good shoes were ugly. Little did I know there was an entire market of healthy footwear that didn’t squish your toes, and still looked like normal shoes! In this series we’re going to find barefoot alternatives to popular styles.
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Kids – Everyday, Winter, Summer
Picking out shoes for my kids is always an ordeal. My boys have to like them, they can’t be too expensive, and they have to meet my requirements for healthy footwear. But over the years we’ve found options that we both love.
Xero Shoes Review – Pheonix, Aptos, Alpine
Xero Shoes has surprised us with a line up of awesome new styles for the fall! Over the years Xero has been expanding their collection to include barefoot shoes for more occasions, so I am especially stoked to see they are releasing a women’s dress flat AND a snow boot…
Correct Toes Review – Are They Worth It?
Toe spacers are meant to realign your feet to their natural position. Most of us have been squishing our feet into tiny shoes our entire lives, and now they look more like shoes than feet. Spacers are a way of coaxing your feet back to their natural position with a full splay…
Barefoot Sandals Review – A Comparison of 6 Brands
After months and years of testing, I am ready to share my thoughts on the best minimalist sandal brands! In this post I am covering 6 barefoot brands, from the most well-known to a few hidden gems.
Earth Runners Grounding Sandals – A Review
I’ve tested and reviewed MANY different minimalist sandals over the years, but the ones I reach for over and over are my simple Earth Runners. All Earth Runners sandals are vegan and handmade with one strapping style, but different sole thicknesses and color options…
Shamma Barefoot Running Sandals- A Review
Shamma Sandals is a family operation based in Santa Cruz, CA, with every pair completely handmade there. Running is at the heart of what they do, but their sandals can be used for walking, hiking, and everyday…
Be Lenka Prime Review – A Sneaker for Wide Feet
Belenka, one of my favorite minimalist shoe brands, has been launching new models like they’re running out of time. One of their most popular releases this year is the Prime, a new barefoot leather sneaker…
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I first discovered barefoot shoes after a long history of foot issues. By changing my footwear and strengthening my body I was able to completely transform my life. Anya’s Reviews is my way of sharing with the world that healthy feet are happy feet!
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