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.

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 ...

The basketball shoe market now has another player. Before month's end, barefoot brand Xero Shoes will release its first-ever ...

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.

Whether you’ve recently visited a podiatrist or self-assessed your gait patterns, those with underpronation often benefit from the best shoes tailored uniquely to their feet.

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.