The freedom and flexibility of walking barefoot — with some added protection and light support — is exactly what the best barefoot shoes aim to provide. Barefoot shoes, or minimalist shoes ...

Xero's new trail running shoe has a better grip than it's predecessor and an open, breathable upper. Let's find out if it can ...

Having two friends who refused to wear anything other than barefoot shoes and boots left me feeling just that, especially when they complained about how much they cost and yet couldn’t seem to ...

You never forget your first time. Seeing a pair of barefoot toe shoes, that is. Sporting an unconventional design that resembles gloves for your feet, this style has been kicking around since the ...

This is meant to allow your feet to move as they do naturally, without shoes. Barefoot shoes offer flexibility, balance, and grip—some are even tough enough for trail running or climbing in.

The best barefoot shoes are designed to align with the natural shape of your foot as closely as possible—and to mimic the sensation of walking barefoot on the ground. Unlike traditional footwear ...

“Minimalist shoes are footwear that feature minimal cushion, no midsole, or stiff heel counter,” says Emily Splichal, D.P.M., board-certified podiatrist. She explains that the flexible design ...

“Simply exposure to soils may have dramatic health benefits,” said Christopher Lowry, Neuroendocrinologist, UC Boulder. Each ...