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Overview of the Vapor Glove 2
Merrell’s latest iteration on the original Vapor Glove
What Merrell Says
Feather light and breathable, this barefoot run shoe liberates your trail run via foot contact with the ground thanks to zero drop. The washable,…
The TUNEfootwear Penny V2 is the latest shoe in TUNE’s line of lifestyle minimalist shoes. It features a wide toebox, flexible lightweight sole, and preppy looks.
If you are looking for the benefits of minimalist shoes for wear at the office then check…
With a waterproof lining, a 2.5mm zero-drop sole and wide toebox, the Kuuva 3 from Feelmax is perhaps the lightest and most flexible waterproof boot in the world!
Read on to hear my thoughts as well as a comparison to boots from Lems and Vivobarefoot!
The ToPo Runduro is a distance running shoe from ToPo Athletics. It has one of the thicker soles of any “minimalist” running shoe and is geared towards transitioning and long-distance runners.
The Runduro features the same super breathable and…
The Lems Primal 2 is a wonderful shoe for the barefoot casual market. It features a super breathable upper that is worlds above many other casual minimalist shoes, has a flexible 8mm sole with good ground feel, and good looks, especially in the new…
The ZEM GEAR 360 XT Round Toe (“360 XT” for the remainder of the review) is an trainer shoe for minimalist enthusiasts and all-around running shoe for experienced minimalist runners. A feather light shoe at a mere 3.6 ounces (.2 ounces less than the…
The Skora Fit is a breathable, flexible, and comfortable zero-drop shoe for the transitioning crowd. It actually provides more flexibility than its 16mm stack height would lead you to believe and it features 3D-printed support patterns for enhanced…
Topo Athletic (“ToPo” is short for Tony Post, the founder of the company and former Vibram CEO and former Vice President of Product and Marketing at Rockport) first launched their brand about two years ago with a Tabi-informed, split-toe design built on…
For the last month, I have been lucky enough to try the latest trainer split toe from ZEM GEAR, the U Cross Ninja/Split Toe.
I believe this shoe is fantastic for those getting into minimalist running and want to hone their form, while enjoying the…
I recently got the chance to test out the Feelmax Niesa 3 and Panka 2 running shoes and today I’ll be sharing a full review of both.
What makes these shoes special is that they just might be the lightest, thinnest running shoes in the world (at 2.7 oz…