Read on to learn what minimalist running shoes are and if they’re the right fit for you. Plus, we asked experts to share their top picks. What Is a Minimalist Running Shoe? Minimalist running shoes ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It may be time to ditch your shoes, according to some fitness experts and athletes. Well, while lifting, ...

Does the cushioning in running shoes do anything useful? That's a bit of a controversial topic these days, with people like Chris McDougall arguing that "cushioned running shoes are a fraud" that ...

For all of you barefoot runners out there, this one's for you. If you done a good amount of barefoot slipper testing in '12, fasten your seat belt for 2013. So far, next springs looks like it's all ...

The debate over running shoes versus barefoot running continues among fitness enthusiasts. Understanding the benefits and risks can help runners choose the best approach for foot health and ...

Here’s the short list of the possible benefits of barefoot running: (1) Fewer injuries, due to “natural running;” (2) faster speed, due to increased running economy, from zero weight on feet. Here’s ...

Most modern-day runners have long subscribed to a sole belief: The more cushion in their shoes, the less impact on their feet when they strike the ground, the better it is for their bodies. It’s only ...

If you’ve gone shopping for running shoes sometime in the past decade, you’ve almost certainly come across the term “zero-drop”—a now-widespread buzzword that refers to the difference in cushioning ...