Absolute newest arrivals on minimalist/barefoot inspired footwear for forefoot runners and forefoot running learners, or barefoot running transitioners. You can never have too many minimalist running shoes!
Vibram Spyridon MR |
-bungee lacing system for flexibility-ultra thin sole
-better sole traction/more grip -very durable, meant for tough terrain/hiking |
Nike Free 1.0 Cross Bionic |
-great for improving balance, stability, and foot strength-0mm drop!
-very barefoot-inspired -very flexible, especially in the forefoot |
New Balance W090 |
-can be worn w/o socks-suede uppers-flexible and soft-4mm drop
-for those who prefer a narrow toe-box |
New Balance WT10V2 |
-4mm drop-minimalistic with lots of protection
-wide toe-box -very comparable to the feel of the Vibram fivefingers |
Inov-8 Bare-XF 210 |
-minimal underfoot protection to provide barefoot feel-0mm!
-fits to the contour of foot -very popular in crossfit -very responsive, non-sticky grip sole |
PUMA Faas 300 V3
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-for minimalist runners who like lots of cushioning and protection
-very responsive -8mm drop -super light -airmesh upper |
Bretta Riches
"I believe the forefoot strike is the engine of endurance running..."
BSc Neurobiology; MSc Biomechanics candidate, ultra minimalist runner & founder of RunForefoot. I was a heel striker, always injured. I was inspired by the great Tirunesh Dibaba to try forefoot running. Now, I'm injury free. This is why I launched Run Forefoot, to advocate the health & performance benefits of forefoot running and to raise awareness on the dangers of heel striking, because the world needs to know.
BSc Neurobiology; MSc Biomechanics candidate, ultra minimalist runner & founder of RunForefoot. I was a heel striker, always injured. I was inspired by the great Tirunesh Dibaba to try forefoot running. Now, I'm injury free. This is why I launched Run Forefoot, to advocate the health & performance benefits of forefoot running and to raise awareness on the dangers of heel striking, because the world needs to know.
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