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 ...

There’s nothing quite like running in minimalist running shoes. They have thin soles, are flexible, and are optimized for responsiveness, so you can get a better feel for the earth beneath your feet.

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Whether you’re curious about barefoot running for a more natural trail experience, or you’re a rare toe striker in search of shoes that better support your running style, you’re going to see the terms ...

Are barefoot-inspired, minimalist running shoes about to get trampled by a new wave of “maximalist gear?” Pulse Host Maiken sits down with a shoe guru to find out how to pick the perfect pair. The ...

Looking to make the switch to the (nearly) barefoot way of life? Here are the 10 best minimalist running shoes out there, according to actual runners. As a kid, light-up sneakers were all the rage.

For many hikers and trailer runners, freedom means landing confidently on the balls of their feet as they fly down a trail or trek deep into the forest with nary an extra ounce weighing them down. But ...

As runners, we are encouraged to do a whole load of “prehab” activities: core work, strength sessions, stretching, and foam rolling, among others. Sometimes, though, life gets in the way. Our other ...

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