Last March we heard about the Sazzi running shoes, which were pretty minimalistic with virtually no covering and just a sandal-like platform to offer some support and protection to the foot. Now Sazzi are introducing a new model in the Decimal, which provides independent separation of all ten toes. It also offers the patent pending Quad Post Lateral Stability System (QPLS), which employs four toe posts between each toe and thus offers a true barefoot feel without being totally barefoot.
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Toe Motion Flip Flops
We’ve seen a big trend in barefoot running shoes that fit the feet like a glove, and now Sazzi is taking this to a new direction with the “Toe Motion Footwear” system, which includes four toe posts (for all five toes). The company, which gets its name from the ancient pueblo dwelling of the Anasazi people, was founded by Mark Thatcher, who previously launched Deckers. This time around he’s creating footwear that is actually based on the Anasazi’s tribes traditional footwear – albeit with a modern twist.
Where the original Anasazi featured two toe posts to help make for stability over rough terrain, Sazzi takes a cue from the barefoot running style shoes. The company calls this the “quad post lateral stability system,” or QPLS, and it is meant to provide control and comfort for negotiating obstacles on land and river, while still providing a flexible open feel. Continue reading Toe Motion Flip Flops