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 ...

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 ...

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Remember the maximalist vs. minimalist running shoe debate? Irene Davis is trying to bring it back. Davis gained acclaim for her role on the Harvard research team behind the rise of barefoot running ...

There’s nothing quite like running in minimalist running shoes. They have thin soles, are flexible, and are optimized for responsiveness, so you can get a better feel for the earth beneath your feet.

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 there’s one item of clothing that we tend to be relieved to remove at the end of the day, it’s our shoes. That feeling highlights how uncomfortable modern shoes can be – and why, according to some, ...

2 Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 Department of Movement Science, Biomechanics, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ...