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

Minimalist shoes are born from the assumption that the best, most natural running is done barefoot. Your feet should be free to be feet: complex constructions of arches, cables, and levers that react ...

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

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Although minimalist footwear may not be as popular today as it was during its heyday in the early 2000s, the niche remains alive and ever-evolving, with exciting new shoes coming out every year. The ...

I've been a fan of barefoot-style shoes since I first tried them years ago. There is something primal about walking barefoot outside – the sensation is like no other. However, as much as I like the ...

As the co-owner of Running Free, a running instructor and an athlete with a personal best marathon time of 3:05, John Posca knows the world of running inside and out. And did we mention he’s also been ...

Galahad Clark, the man behind Vivobarefoot, hasn’t worn regular shoes in years. That’s because he believes the modern footwear industry is a public health scandal. In a recent interview, Clark told ...

Dr. Kerrigan and colleagues sought to identify the impact of running "shod" (with shoes) compared with running in bare feet on the major joints of the lower extremities. Sixty-eight healthy, young ...