Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When most people go hiking, they reach for stiff, heavy, boots with ...

Barefoot shoes (also known as minimalist sneakers) are designed to feel similar to walking on the ground sans shoes while offering protection from dirt or debris. They have a zero heel drop, so your ...

Want more tried and tested recommendations from the RW editors? Sign up to our new weekly newsletter Kit Bag. Click here to subscribe. There’s nothing quite like running in minimalist running shoes.

Modern running shoes deliver speed and comfort via carbon fiber plates and towering midsoles. When you strip all that away, you’re left with almost nothing separating your feet from the ground—a.k.a.