Barefoot shoes (also known as minimalist sneakers) are designed to feel similar to walking on the ground sans shoes while offering protection from dirt or debris. They have a zero heel drop, so your ...

You don’t actually need to run in them to benefit. In fact, wearing them when not running might be the better option.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Searching for a new pair of walking shoes or sneakers can be a daunting task, especially if you like your ...

If there’s one item of clothing that we tend to be relieved to remove at the end of the day, it’s our shoes. That feeling highlights how uncomfortable modern shoes can be – and why, according to some, ...

We’re not big fans of running in barefoot shoes, but for lifting? Sign us up! We’ve rounded up the best barefoot shoes from running to lifting based on our testers feedback.All these new max cushioned ...

Barefoot running has become a hot fitness trend thanks to evidence that it can reduce injuries and strengthen feet. But ironically, many “barefooters” prefer to keep their feet covered. Fear of ...

If you live in Los Angeles or other fashion-forward places where people are eager to try new things, you have seen them: people running around in shoes that look like gorilla feet, modern ninja ...

It was 2011 the first time I tried to run in barefoot shoes. I was in my mid-20s, healthy and averaging about 20 miles a week. Born to Run was on my bookshelf (of course), and I had a brand-new pair ...

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