The best barefoot shoes strengthen your feet by activating their oft-neglected intrinsic muscles. Some of our favorites are from Vivobarefoot, Merrell, Whitin and more.

I wore Peluva’s barefoot toe shoes everywhere for a week to see if there’s more to these five-toed shoes than their eye-catching design.

Balenciagas new 450 Zero shoes are sparking debate online Are they bizarre fashion or barefoot health innovation Explore the controversy and benefits here!

Barefoot shoes will have a wide toebox that allow your toes to spread out naturally.” Toe splay is important for both balance, creating a tripod with your big toe, pinky toe, and heel, and forward ...

Barefoot shoes mimic the natural shape and mechanics of the foot, offering minimal padding and a zero-drop sole (where the heel and forefoot are at the same level, with no height difference).

The shift toward a barefoot shoe concept is a considerable change for the French fashion house, ... Balenciaga fall 2025 look 26 featuring the Zero shoe in tan. Credit: Balenciaga.

Stomp Lox is at it again. Adding to their collection of unique footwear, the company will be introducing the Trail Worm barefoot shoe. Last year, I reviewed the Stomp Lox Slack cycling shoe. I ...

In the later months of 2024, high-end designer, Balenciaga, shared their latest range of footwear for fall 2025 — a shoe that makes you look like you’re walking around barefoot.

Here are some of the best barefoot training shoes to try, tested by WH editors and experts. Primus Lite Knit. Courtesy of Retailer. $175.00 at vivobarefoot.com. Vapor Glove 4 Cross Trainer.

Toddlers naturally splay their toes for balance. When choosing a shoe, look for one with a wide, foot-shaped toe box that ...

A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society.