6 Running Shoes to Transition Into Barefoot Running

Run Lightly: Minimalist Shoes For Spring

March 29, 2011

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Barefoot running seems to be more than a passing trend; it seems everywhere I look, runners are wearing the Vibram 5 Finger ~~gloves for your feet~~ shoes. Many popular fitness shoe brands, following Nike's lead with it's line of Free running shoes, are responding to this craze by creating lightweight minimalist sneakers. These running shoes protect your feet without over cushioning them. Here are five sneakers that bridge the gap between heavily fortified running shoes and no shoes at all.

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by Susi May 6

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6 Comments

sashen 1 year

Oh, you left out the "most minimalist"... sandals like the Tarahumara huaraches. 1/4 the price of VFFs, they'll fit anyone, and have the "most barefoot" feel. (they were reviewed at http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2011/12/invisible-shoes-connect-and-contact-huarache-running-sandal-review/

Pursy 1 year

The yellow Asics look dope. Gotta get me a pair!

GummiBears 2 years

Is this advisable for those with flat feet?

lindz72486 2 years

I have the Merrell Pace Gloves and I love them! I tried the Vibram 5 finger shoes but my toes are weird and didn't really work with them. The Pace Gloves are a great alternative if you don't like the look of the 5 Fingers or, in my case, if they don't fit properly.

2 years

Awesome! One of my co-workers has the Vibram 5 Finger shoes! She loves them and said I would enjoy them to work out in. I guess they would work perfect with my Exercise TV workouts!

Josslyn 2 years

Thanks all for your ideas so far, have found something on Amazon called Fitness on Demand, there are a couple of DVD's, a three day workout and abs programme, might suit hubby! anyone seen or heard of it? Let me know.