Honest, in-depth reviews of barefoot and minimalist running shoes from a runner who actually uses them.
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The Xero Shoes Mesa Summit trades some of the Mesa Trail II's softness for a rock guard, tougher overlays and grippier lugs. A great trail update, but it costs you weight and a little ground feel.
The Escalante 5 is still a good wide-toe-box, zero-drop trainer. But it's stiffer and 40g heavier than the Escalante 4 — and I'd take the 4.
The Tanga 3 has the wide, forgiving fit Freet does best. But the soft knit upper never locks your foot down, which is exactly why it became my casual shoe.
A $120 barefoot sandal looks like a strip of rubber and some string. Here's why that price is real, and how to actually judge if it's worth it.
Conventional wisdom says flat feet need arch support. The research says something different. Here's what zero drop shoes actually do for flat feet.
Zero drop sneakers that actually look good off the trail — here are the ones worth wearing every day, tested and rated.
The Xero Shoes Mesa Summit trades some of the Mesa Trail II's softness for a rock guard, tougher overlays and grippier lugs. A great trail update, but it costs you weight and a little ground feel.
The Escalante 5 is still a good wide-toe-box, zero-drop trainer. But it's stiffer and 40g heavier than the Escalante 4 — and I'd take the 4.
The Tanga 3 has the wide, forgiving fit Freet does best. But the soft knit upper never locks your foot down, which is exactly why it became my casual shoe.
I've been wearing Injinji toe socks for years. Here's my honest take on four variants — from lightweight merino to the Ultra Run Crew — and which one you should actually buy.
Zero drop sneakers that actually look good off the trail — here are the ones worth wearing every day, tested and rated.
Natural running shoes let your feet move as nature intended — zero drop, wide toe box, flexible sole. Here's what they are and which ones are worth your money.
I tested barefoot and minimalist shoes for gym work, lifting, and court sports. These four deliver the ground feel, stability, and lockdown you need for training.
The full Altra trail lineup compared and ranked. Lone Peak, Superior, Timp, Olympus, King MT, Mont Blanc — find the right Altra trail shoe for your terrain and goals.
A $120 barefoot sandal looks like a strip of rubber and some string. Here's why that price is real, and how to actually judge if it's worth it.
Conventional wisdom says flat feet need arch support. The research says something different. Here's what zero drop shoes actually do for flat feet.
Can barefoot shoes help with plantar fasciitis? A running coach's honest take on the controversy, what the research says, and how to transition safely.
Most barefoot transition guides tell you to 'go slow.' None of them tell you exactly how. Here's the 4-phase rotation framework that takes you from conventional shoes to barefoot — step by step.
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