The performance footwear arena is as full of game-changing workout tech as it’s ever been, with sneakers that can make you run faster, deadlift more weight, or dominate your next WOD. But the best ...

Why did you want to break away from traditional running footwear? Having grown up in Southern California in barefoot surf and skateboard culture when it came time to run, I was putting on regular ...

It might be surprising in a world full of cushioned trainers, gel inserts, and carbon-plated soles, but one of the best things you can do for your body might be taking off your shoes. Barefoot ...

It's a rainy Saturday in May, and I'm touching feet. Not just any feet, but those of Ted "Barefoot Ted" McDonald, Seattle's celebrated barefoot runner. They are softer than I had expected, uncalloused ...

The fitness industry has undergone significant evolution in recent years, with a growing focus on returning to fundamental movement patterns. Barefoot training has emerged as a key component in this ...

Proper footwear is essential for activities like running, hiking or tennis – and lacing up a fresh pair of trainers can feel like as much of a gym flex as hitting a PB. But have you ever thought about ...

Amid the familiar sound of running shoes pounding the track at Kezar Stadium one recent evening was the faint thwak, thwak, thwak of Shawn Davenport rounding the corner. His footwear of choice: a pair ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The pavement begins to warm under the summer Colorado sun as Michael Sandler jogs up Flagstaff Road near Boulder. Normally, this shouldn’t concern a runner.

Lately, it seems like shoes have become optional for getting in a good workout. While we all remember the barefoot running craze from a few years back, a more recent spike in barefoot lifting has ...

Barefoot training makes more sense than you think, especially within weightlifting circles. After all, aside from the elevated heel in most weightlifting shoes, weightlifting shoes essentially work by ...