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 ...

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 ...

The best barefoot shoes have thin soles, wide toe boxes and a zero-drop design to help your feet walk more naturally. But do they actually help your feet? Are they even all that comfortable? To find ...

I’m a lifelong dancer — I grew up doing ballet and currently attend dance class four to five times a week, alternating between hip-hop, modern, and high-energy-cardio classes. I prefer to dance ...

Steel-toed boots are a safety staple, but knowing when to use them—and when to consider alternatives—can make all the difference in foot protection and comfort. Workplace safety starts from the ground ...

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 ...

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 ...

After toeing the line for years, the world’s most controversial shoe has found its footing — and that’s quite a feat. What was once considered the most reviled footwear on the planet is now strutting ...

A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society. By Vanessa Friedman Is ...