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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Minimalist shoes are footwear that feature minimal cushion, no midsole, or stiff heel counter,” says Emily Splichal, D.P.M., ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I was borderline shocked the first time I heard a trainer recommend going barefoot for workouts. As ...

My first encounter with Vibram FiveFingers shoes (or “toe shoes,” as they’re aptly nicknamed) was in an open-air market in Portland last summer. I remember as I tried to comprehend what the woman was ...

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Say goodbye to cramped feet and pinched toes.

Modern running shoes deliver speed and comfort via carbon fiber plates and towering midsoles. When you strip all that away, you’re left with almost nothing separating your feet from the ground—a.k.a.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Minimalist shoes are footwear that feature minimal cushion, no midsole, or stiff heel counter,” says ...

While we were initially skeptical of the comfort of the Trail Glove, these barefoot shoes for women and men surprised us with the level of support, smooth upper material, and improved ground feel. We ...

Barefoot shoes were first introduced in the 1970s, when brands began toying with the idea that cushion and support were not necessary in footwear. The idea was to mimic a more natural and minimalist ...