My 5 Top Running Shoes from 2023 – Barefoot and cushioned options
So now it’s time to introduce my top 5 barefoot running shoes for the year. Some are true minimal shoes, and some have a little cushion, but all are still zero drop for now!
Xero Shoes Speed Force II Review – The most minimal shoe right now?
The Xero Shoes Speed Force II is a minimalist running shoe with a 4.5mm outsole, providing a close-to-ground experience with minimal protection. If there ever was a barefoot shoe, this is it.
Merrell Trail Glove 7 Review – A lightweight, protective shell
After trying out Trail Gloves' little brother, Vapor Glove 6, I had high hopes for the shoe. I expected to get the same fit and feel but just a little extra protection. However, I found that additional protection drastically changes the fit and feel of the shoe.
Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Review – Barefoot feel with a bit of squish
Weight 5.22 oz/ 148g for men’s US9 Stack height 6mm total stack height (2mm lugs)Zero Drop Made for Soft ground trails + roadShorter distance Barefoot training Fit Low volumeNarrow/average wide midfootAverage Wide Toe boxTrue to size Feel Very flexibleMaximum ground…
Xero Shoes HFS II Review- An update to my favorite minimal shoe
I’ve not hidden the fact that the original Xero Shoes HFS is one of my favorite barefoot shoes. It’s minimal, flexible, and locks onto the foot perfectly. So, when I heard there would be an HFS II, I was worried…
Bahé Revive Review – A wide barefoot feel with a grounding twist
When I first saw Bahé running shoes, I was intrigued. They seemed to serve an area of the market most brands had forgotten. The 10mm stack height sits right in the middle of the barefoot offerings from Xero Shoes and…
NEW Altra Shoes for 2024 – Escalante 4, Mont Blanc Carbon and more
It’s that time of year when we start to see what Altra has in store for us in 2024! I was in person at The Running Event in Austin and got my hands on many of these shoes. And I,…
How Should a Barefoot Shoe Fit?
Buying shoes. You either love it or hate it. I get it. I used to work in a running shoe store and had unlimited choices, but I still needed help choosing a suitable model. The main deciding factor comes down…
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III vs. Primus Lite Knit – Does the upper make all the difference?
I’m a big fan of the original Primus Lite III, but my only complaint was the stiff recycled upper used to provide a solid lockdown. The Primus Lite Knit seems to be a logical solution, but can it perform as…
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail vs. Primus Trail Knit – Similar shoes with different uppers?
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG and the Primus Trail Knit share the same platform but differ in the upper. As you would have guessed, the Knit uses a sock-like material to place the foot onto the sole, whereas the standard…