Embrace a more natural running experience with minimalist shoes! These shoes prioritize a barefoot feel with a thin sole and greater flexibility, allowing your feet to move freely and strengthen over time. But with various options on the market, choosing the right minimalist shoe can be tricky. At Active Gear Review, we help you find your perfect match. Our in-depth reviews analyze minimalist running shoes, exploring factors like sole thickness, material composition, breathability, zero-drop construction, and overall comfort during barefoot-style running. Discover unbiased recommendations to transition smoothly into minimalist running or find the perfect shoe for enhancing your natural stride. So you can experience the joy of lightweight, close-to-the-ground running!
Altra introduces the Escalante Racer – Chicago, to commemorate racing in the Windy City with a red, blue and gray color scheme and a skyline silhouette on the lateral heel. The medial side features...
Just when you think that you have run in every kind of shoe that is out there, Altra steps in and comes up with something to the likes that I have never donned on...
I have a love-hate relationship with minimalist running shoes. I love the weightlessness and “one-with-the-road” feel that you get…but I hate the jarring that can come along with the minimal cushioning. The Tempo just...
Vivobarefoot has categorized this as an off-road shoe. I’d say!?! This shoe is a beast! Not in terms of it being scary big, but in its very aggressive lug pattern and ability to handle...
As a major proponent and user of minimalist footwear, I’ve run into the challenge of finding a shoe that offers the aggressive and protective tread of a hiking shoe/boot while not confining my foot...
Skora describes the Core as “Luxury Meets Minimalism.” After wearing these shoes, it is hard to disagree. I already know what you’re thinking: “But I’m a runner. These look like some sort of techno...
If you are in the market for a neutral, breathable, lightweight shoe, you might want to take a moment and take a closer look at Mizuno’s Wave Evo Cursoris. Mizuno did a fantastic job...
As an active proponent of minimalist footwear, I am always excited to try a new offering in the category. I had a mostly positive experience with their first barefoot shoe but had a few...
New Balance has long been on the forefront of the barefoot movement, and continues to be with their latest addition, the Minimus 10v2. As the name suggests, this is the second version of the...
New Balance’s Minimus 10 Trail V2 has very few, if any, major changes from the first installment. They feature a Vibram sole, 4mm drop, lightweight uppers, and a seamless barefoot-friendly interior – all weighing...
New Balance’s Minimus has been around for several years now and continues to grow and evolve. The New Balance Minimus 10V2 Running Shoes, to my understanding, are an updated version of the original Minimus...
The Pure Project line of shoes that Brooks introduced last year generated quite a bit of buzz, and I was among the biggest fans of the line. However, the Pure lineup lacked a real...
After great success with the introduction of the Trail Glove running shoe, Merrell is expanding with a great amount of force into the running category this season with an expansion of the M Connect...
So you like the idea of less or no heel to toe drop in a running shoe, but you still want a little cushion? Well you’re not alone. There are thousands of runners that...
In it’s 3rd version, the Nike Free Run 3 Shield Running Shoe has it’s popularity among both runners and the common athlete looking to get in a few miles a week. I’ve been testing...
If you’re looking for that perfect minimalist shoe for both road and trail, look no further because the Merrell Mix Master 2 is here for the rescue. The Merrell Mix Master 2 has a...
For the Asics lover that has been waiting for a great minimalist shoe to arrive, the wait is over. Let me introduce to you the Asics Gel Lyte 33 which weighs in at 7.8...
