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Minimalist running shoe reviews

10 shoes reviewed

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  1. Xero Shoes Prio
    91
    Superb
    Xero Shoes Prio
    Any color
    Xero Shoes Prio - Brown (PRMFNRK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black / White (PRMBLW)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black (PRMBLK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Lunar (PRMLNR)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Steel Gray (PSMSTG)
    $90 $60
    Save 33%
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  2. Merrell Trail Glove 7
    85
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 7
    Any color
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Black (J037151)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Green (J067655)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Black/Gum (J067653)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Stonewash (J067661)
    Merrell Trail Glove 7 - Oyster Coyote (J068139)
    $120 $58
    Save 52%
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  3. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    86
    Good
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    Any color
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Olive (J067665)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Grey (J067667)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Monument (J06776)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Black (J06771)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Khaki/Coyote (J068145)
    $90 $58
    Save 36%
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  4. Xero Shoes HFS II
    84
    Good
    Xero Shoes HFS II
    $120 $64
    Save 47%
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  5. Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    89
    Great
    Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    $150 $105
    Save 30%
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  6. New Balance Minimus Trail
    73
    Bad
    New Balance Minimus Trail
    $120 $60
    Save 50%
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  7. Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    89
    Great
    Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    $110
    See on REI
  8. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    66
    Bad
    Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    $140 $95
    Save 32%
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  9. New Balance MT10
    85
    Good
    New Balance MT10
    $150
    See on eBay
  10. Altra Escalante Racer
    91
    Superb
    Altra Escalante Racer

    Out of stock in all 42 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.