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‘Barefoot’ sneakers are extending their grip in the sneaker world. Here’s why ‘Barefoot’ sneakers—from FiveFingers, VivoBarefoot, Uncivilized, and more—are gaining traction, driven by athletes and ...

Little Love Bug Company shoes are designed to mimic the feeling of being barefoot, flexible, roomy, and shaped to allow toes to move freely.

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 ...

Barefoot shoes were first introduced in the 1970s, when brands began toying with the idea that cushion and support were not necessary in footwear. The idea was to mimic a more natural and minimalist ...

Last week, Balenciaga released its Spring/Summer 2025 lookbook and viewers noticed something was afoot. Many of the models were wearing what looked like a thin insole, almost invisible to the naked ...

I've evaluated outdoor and fitness equipment for over five years. Humans have been walking barefoot for most of our existence, long before the invention of modern shoes. But in the past couple of ...

As oxymorons go, “barefoot shoes” takes some beating. Otherwise referred to as “minimalist footwear”, these are shoes designed to mimic the experience of not wearing shoes. Evangelists include Joe ...

TikTok has given us an endless catalogue of trends and talking points. It has undoubtedly transformed the way we approach wellness by becoming the new go-to hub for millions across the world. From ...

It was 2011 the first time I tried to run in barefoot shoes. I was in my mid-20s, healthy and averaging about 20 miles a week. Born to Run was on my bookshelf (of course), and I had a brand-new pair ...