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 ...

Sustainably-produced minimalist knit sneakers are a versatile option for men and women. Compare the best wool and knit shoes ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Minimalist shoes are footwear that feature minimal cushion, no midsole, or stiff heel counter,” says ...

If you’ve ever browsed around for barefoot or minimalist shoes, you know that some look more low-key than others. The best minimalist men's shoes for every day offer all the style of your regular ...

Okay, people, we get it. You love your minimalist running shoes. You have a pair of Nike Frees in almost every neon color imaginable, and fingers crossed there’ll be a pair of New Balance Minimus ...

Bob Cook should have known better. As the owner of The Runner's Edge, a running apparel store in Farmingdale and a longtime competitive runner, Cook was well attuned to separating the hype from the ...

How one sports manufacturer is capitalizing on the latest running trend and doing laps around its competitors. While standing at the starting line of the Tar Heel Ten Miler in Chapel Hill, I found my ...

Interview with Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart about his partnership with Xero barefoot basketball shoes.

It's the latest trend in footwear: barefoot shoes. Several companies — Vibram, Nike, Terra Plana — are creating shoes that look sort of like gloves for your feet. They're minimalist, with a little ...

I just got my first pair of minimalist running shoes and I'm afraid I overdid it (despite the warnings I received from the kind running store!). My calves are killing me. Do you have some suggestions ...

People just can’t get enough of the minimalist shoe craze these days. We’re not talking about the controversial barefoot running shoes–the verdict is still out on whether or not they’re the best fit ...

For the growing number of runners who are considering trying "barefoot" five-finger running shoes, researchers at BYU have a message for you: Take it slow! A new study from a team of exercise science ...