Feel the ground beneath your feet. Inside, explore our editors' 8 best barefoot shoes, from brands including Merrell, Teva, Vivobarefoot, and more.

“Barefoot shoes allow us to get as close as possible to being barefoot while still protecting the bottom of our feet,” Dr. Irene ... they feel more like a sock around your foot than a shoe.

Likes: A great “barefoot” street shoe — even better than Merrell’s Trail Glove. So light it almost feels like you’re wearing nothing (after all, they call it Nada).

If you're new to barefoot shoes, I'd recommend starting with a more supportive style like the Merrell Vapor Glove 5. The Vivobarefoot shoes are best suited for someone who wants to feel the ground ...

No matter how silly putting gloves on your feet may sound, Vibram USA may very well be on to something with FiveFingers. These five-toed shoes wrap each of your piggies in a cocoon of rubber and ...

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Toddlers naturally splay their toes for balance. When choosing a shoe, look for one with a wide, foot-shaped toe box that ...

Some people are swearing by strange-looking footwear designed to give you the feeling of running barefoot. One brand, Vibrams Five Fingers, looks a little like gloves for feet, with separate ...

“Barefoot shoes allow us to get as close as possible to being barefoot while still protecting the bottom of our feet,” Dr. Irene ... they feel more like a sock around your foot than a shoe.