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Minimalist running shoe reviews

Best minimalist running shoes
Guide Best minimalist running shoes

15 shoes reviewed

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  1. Merrell Trail Glove 8
    New
    80
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 8
    Any color
    Merrell Trail Glove 8 - Oolong (J00003291)
    Merrell Trail Glove 8 - Rattan (J00003290)
    Merrell Trail Glove 8 - Black (J00003289)
    Merrell Trail Glove 8 - Beluga (J00005521)
    Merrell Trail Glove 8 - Black (J00004900)
    $130 $71
    Save 45%
    See on Backcountry
  2. New Balance Minimus Trail
    77
    Good
    New Balance Minimus Trail
    Any color
    New Balance Minimus Trail - Black (WMTR494)
    New Balance Minimus Trail - Red (MTM10CH1)
    $120 $101
    Save 16%
    See on Zappos
  3. Merrell Trail Glove 7
    74
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 7
    Any color
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Stonewash (J067661)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Green (J067655)
    $120 $60
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  4. Xero Shoes Prio
    72
    Good
    Xero Shoes Prio
    $90 $60
    Save 33%
    See on Shoebacca
  5. Xero Shoes HFS II
    72
    Good
    Xero Shoes HFS II
    $120 $78
    Save 35%
    See on Shoebacca
  6. New Balance MT10
    75
    Good
    New Balance MT10
    $106
    via Klarna
    See on KICKS CREW
  7. Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG
    New
    83
    Great
    Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG
    $170
    See on Shoebacca
  8. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    77
    Good
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    $100
    See on Fleet Feet
  9. Xero Shoes Mesa Summit
    New
    80
    Good
    Xero Shoes Mesa Summit
    $125
    See on REI
  10. Topo ST-5
    78
    Good
    Topo ST-5
    $115 $84
    Save 27%
    See on Run United
  11. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    63
    Bad
    Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    $140 $98
    Save 30%
    See on Xero Shoes
  12. Vibram FiveFingers V-Run
    74
    Good
    Vibram FiveFingers V-Run
    $170
    See on Zappos
  13. Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    73
    Good
    Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    $160
    See on REI
  14. Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    75
    Good
    Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    $110
    See on Xero Shoes
  15. Altra Escalante Racer
    71
    Decent
    Altra Escalante Racer

    Out of stock in all 69 shops

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If you want running shoes that have the tech stripped down to let you run free, we've reviewed shoes that are up your alley. Our minimalist running shoe reviews discuss every aspect of how the shoe runs, so you can make sure that it's a picture-perfect match for you. We review all kinds of minimalist running shoes, whether you're looking for something for roads or trails, easy or training day pairs, or even medium or wide-foot friendly pairs.