“When you’re standing barefoot, your heel and forefoot both make contact with the ground,” explains Ben Stark, an avid ultra-marathoner and performance marketing senior specialist at Merrell.

Barefoot shoes (also known as minimalist sneakers) are designed to feel similar to walking on the ground sans shoes while offering protection from dirt or debris. They have a zero heel drop, so your ...

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 ...

Inov-8 BARE-XF 210 V3 review TL;DR: your new favourite cross-training shoes, the Inov-8 BARE-XF 210 V3 provides the best minimalist workout shoe experience yet. Being completely oblivious to its ...

The RW Takeaway: Lace up the Bare Access XTR for going fast with excellent ground feel on well-groomed to moderate trails. The Bare Access XTR is the product of a carefully refined design philosophy, ...

Portland, OR, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Barefoot shoes Market by End User (Men, Women, and kids), by Shoe Closure Type (Buckle, Lace-up, ...

Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay active and healthy. But when it comes to walking barefoot vs. wearing shoes, opinions are divided. Some swear by the natural feel of ...