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Standing on Solid Ground

Standing on Solid Ground

How much do you think about your shoes: their weight, shape, where they were made? For most of my life, footwear fell into two categories: dress sh...
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Is SOM shoes an ‘approach’ shoe?

Is SOM shoes an ‘approach’ shoe?

Hiking volcanic terrains can trigger internal monologues that can go on and on, particularly when starting in the early hours of the night. The jou...
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FREE Shipping and SOM VIP

FREE Shipping and SOM VIP

With every SOM step, two missions drive our stride forward: to connect our customers to the joys of being barefoot in a pair of sneakers, and to pr...
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SOM Footwear's Nutrail is the most comfortable minimalist sneaker to date, with superior flexibility and unmatched style

The Nutrail, SOM's Most Comfortable Sneaker

As spring unveils its newest wave of gardens and greenery, we at SOM have an exciting announcement as perfect for the sole as flowers are for the s...
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Lower your carbon footprint by walking and help the environment

Walk Off Your Carbon Footprint

As we honor our favorite blue marble in the universe this Earth Day, how do we show our appreciation for a place that has given us sunsets and wate...
Is SOM footwear a running shoe, and is a minimalist approach to running shoes better for the health of your feet?

Is SOM Footwear a running shoe?

This question can’t be answered simply! There are more than 20 million runners crossing finish lines every year, but we still can’t define what a r...
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Are High-top Shoes Healthy for Your Feet?

High top running shoes and sneakers are great but before making any purchase, there are a few things to consider. The common belief is that high-to...
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why barefoot minimalist footwear is great for your feet

Why Barefoot Minimalist Shoes?

Only barefoot minimalist shoes allow you to trust the natural power and flexibility of your feet. With toe-boxes that match your foot shape and sol...
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Lessons from the SOM Footwear Shoemaker’s Dojo*

Lessons from the SOM Footwear Shoemaker’s Dojo*

Thomas Skelly Chairez, Shoemaker Assistant Regardless of gender, these SOM Footwear shoes represent the seed of potential in each one of us. I like...
The Shoemaker’s Heart: To serve his customers’ needs.

The Shoemaker’s Heart: To serve his customers’ needs.

I feel grateful when I have a chance to be an observer of our SOM journey. This is not something I often have a chance to do, but it happened rece...
The best of southwest Colorado manufacturers

The best of southwest Colorado manufacturers

Happy ending to 2020. I’m sure that got your attention! With the perseverance and resilience of the American people, we will make it better. In thi...
How 10 percent can change the national economy! You have a choice.

How 10 percent can change the national economy! You have a choice.

This holiday season, be an American who is going to spend 10%+ of their gift budget with Made in America companies. Learn how you will impact the national economy.

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