You don’t actually need to run in them to benefit. In fact, wearing them when not running might be the better option.

Explore the surprising benefits and trade-offs of barefoot running and whether this popular trend truly builds stronger legs.

About two years ago, Claire Haeuptle, a physical therapist based in San Diego, was interested in strengthening the muscles and ligaments of her feet. Haeuptle, who played four years of collegiate ...

Meanwhile, my brother prefers a different pair for his daily walks and calls the Xero HFS Original Road Runners his “go-to” ...

Barefoot workouts can provide many benefits once your body gets used to them. But they’re not without risk, and they’re not about going all in. If anything, they require you to slowly unlearn certain ...

You've probably seen the photos from your favorite Instagram fitness influencers, or the few brave souls at your local gym taking off their shoes and hitting the weight room; barefoot training has ...

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 ...