"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I was borderline shocked the first time I heard a trainer recommend going barefoot for workouts. As ...

I've been a fan of barefoot-style shoes since I first tried them years ago. There is something primal about walking barefoot outside – the sensation is like no other. However, as much as I like the ...

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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 ...

Barefoot workouts can provide many benefits once your body gets used to them. But they’re not without risk, and they’re not about going all in. If anything, they require you to slowly unlearn certain ...

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 ...

The debate over running shoes versus barefoot running continues among fitness enthusiasts. Understanding the benefits and ...

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 ...

At times, the barefoot shoe movement has played out like an all-out unleashing of designers' unbridled creativity. We've seen foam feet, ruggedized socks, foot condoms, half shoes and every other type ...