"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Searching for a new pair of walking shoes or sneakers can be a daunting task, especially if you like your ...

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.

Our health and wellness editors tried barefoot shoes from Vivobarefoot to see what all the hype was about. Here’s everything ...

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for over a decade, on everything from thru-hikes to winter overnights to hours-long urban hikes. Over the years, my feet have become accustomed to the ...

On TikTok, creators are describing barefoot shoes as “life-changing,” very demure, and “very mindful”— all of which are great selling points for footwear. But since the phrase “barefoot shoe” sounds a ...

"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 ...

It was 2011 the first time I tried to run in barefoot shoes. I was in my mid-20s, healthy and averaging about 20 miles a week. Born to Run was on my bookshelf (of course), and I had a brand-new pair ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sports brands are racing to turn footwear into a mental performance tool, promising that the right pair of sneakers can ...

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 ...