The Z-Trail sandals from footwear maker Xero Shoes are true "barefoot" shoes. The sandals are so thin of sole, so minimal of strap, I routinely forget I'm wearing them. Which is the whole point: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “When you’re standing barefoot, your heel and forefoot both make contact with the ground,” explains Ben Stark, an avid ...

Minimalist hiking footwear, like Xero Shoes, blends natural movement with modern design for trail and everyday use. From barefoot-style sandals to zero-drop boots, these shoes focus on comfort, ground ...

If there’s one item of clothing that we tend to be relieved to remove at the end of the day, it’s our shoes. That feeling highlights how uncomfortable modern shoes can be – and why, according to some, ...