Vibram is the best alternative to being barefoot, and because of that, these minimalist shoes have more clinical relevance than cushioned running shoes. This is because Vibram shoes are very thin, flexible, wide and has a paper-thin sole that gives you ample ground-feel needed for optimal ground adaption and balance stability. Also, the heightened sense of ground guides your forefoot strike accurately onto the ground thereby lessening impact and pronation. And, the more you run in these shoes, the more the proper forefoot running mechanics is hardwired in your muscle-memory, allowing you to run with safer form, even when you do run in cushioned shoes! Read more here about all the health and performance advantages of wearing Vibram shoes! 
Whats So Special About Vibram?
