"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 ...

The RW Takeaway: Enough cushioning for a day at the track, but not enough to power through marathon training long runs. Sturdy knit upper is highly breathable. Thin midsole is best suited for ...

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 ...

Columbia’s Alpine FTG is a lightweight and lightly cushioned trail shoe for runners who want the trails to speak to them through a compliant sole. “FTG” stands for “Feel the Ground” and these shoes ...

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 ...

Guiding alpine rock in the North Cascades, I rarely bring more than a pair of approach shoes and often advise my clients to do the same. So while the name “approach shoe” might sound like a hiking ...