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Minimalist running shoe reviews

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  1. Merrell Trail Glove 7
    84
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 7
    Any color
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Black/White (J067706)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Stonewash (J067661)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Monument (J067657)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Black (J037151)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Oyster / Coyote (J068139)
    $120 $54
    Save 55%
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  2. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    86
    Good
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    Any color
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Khaki/Coyote (J068145)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Black (J06771)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Highrise (J06776)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Granite / Tangerine (J067667)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Olive (J067665)
    $90 $68
    Save 24%
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  3. Xero Shoes Prio
    91
    Superb
    Xero Shoes Prio
    Any color
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black/Gum (PSMBKG)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Brown (PRMFNRK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Steel Gray (PSMSTG)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black White (PRMBLW)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black (PRMBLK)
    $90 $72
    Save 20%
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  4. Xero Shoes HFS II
    85
    Good
    Xero Shoes HFS II
    $120 $77
    Save 36%
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  5. Altra Escalante Racer
    91
    Superb
    Altra Escalante Racer
    $150
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  6. Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    89
    Great
    Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    $150 $126
    Save 16%
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  7. New Balance MT10
    85
    Good
    New Balance MT10
    $120
    See on New Balance
  8. New Balance Minimus Trail
    New
    73
    Bad
    New Balance Minimus Trail
    $120 $100
    Save 17%
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  9. Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    88
    Great
    Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    $110
    See on REI
  10. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    66
    Bad
    Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
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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.