Minimalist shoes are born from the assumption that the best, most natural running is done barefoot. Your feet should be free to be feet: complex constructions of arches, cables, and levers that react ...

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Although minimalist footwear may not be as popular today as it was during its heyday in the early 2000s, the niche remains alive and ever-evolving, with exciting new shoes coming out every year. The ...

I've been a fan of barefoot-style shoes since I first tried them years ago. There is something primal about walking barefoot outside – the sensation is like no other. However, as much as I like the ...

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As a kid in elementary school, I can remember lining up in phys ed with my classmates playing games. Simple running games - like racing to be the first to the other side of the gymnasium. No medals or ...

Humans have been walking barefoot for most of our existence, long before the invention of modern shoes. But in the past couple of decades, we’ve started gravitating back to minimalist designs that ...

The latest trend among runners, barefoot running shoes look more like gloves than shoes. Indeed, they’re often called “five toe” shoes. Inspired by a growing enthusiasm for barefoot running, barefoot ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Enthusiasm for minimalist running shoes may have waned since the barefoot running craze that sparked them but fitness experts say the idea of minimalism has left a lighter, ...

Whether you're hitting an easy jog or a marathon PR, here's what to wear.