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

‘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 ...

We’re not big fans of running in barefoot shoes, but for lifting? Sign us up! We’ve rounded up the best barefoot shoes from running to lifting based on our testers feedback.All these new max cushioned ...

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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 ...

Lems Shoes operating out of Boulder is working to ground and improve the health of its customers — by literally keeping people closer to the ground. Embracing the barefoot lifestyle, Lems sneakers and ...

On TikTok, creators are describing barefoot shoes as “life-changing,” very demure, and “very mindful”— all of which are great selling points for footwear. But since the phrase “barefoot shoe” sounds a ...

"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 ...

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 ...

If we have learnt anything from Crocs and Teva sandals, it’s that not all footwear is going to be attractive. No matter how popular they are. For complete transparency, I own a pair of Crocs and wear ...

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 ...