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Minimalist running shoe reviews

Best minimalist running shoes
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14 shoes reviewed

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  1. Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG
    New
    83
    Great
    Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG
    Any color
    Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG - Obsidian (20930501)
    Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG - Moss (309305094)
    $170 $90
    Save 47%
    See on Shoebacca
  2. Xero Shoes Prio
    72
    Good
    Xero Shoes Prio
    Any color
    Xero Shoes Prio - Cappucino (PSMCAPU)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Vintage Indigo (PRMVIIN)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Whitecap Gray/Navy/Brick (PRMWYVK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Stormy Wealther (PRMSTWE)
    $90 $60
    Save 33%
    See on REI
  3. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    77
    Good
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    $90 $82
    Save 9%
    See on REI
  4. Merrell Trail Glove 7
    74
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 7
    $120 $90
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  5. Xero Shoes HFS II
    72
    Good
    Xero Shoes HFS II
    $120 $91
    Save 24%
    See on Shoebacca
  6. New Balance Minimus Trail
    77
    Good
    New Balance Minimus Trail
    $125
    See on REI
  7. Xero Shoes Mesa Summit
    New
    80
    Good
    Xero Shoes Mesa Summit
    $125
    See on REI
  8. Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    73
    Good
    Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    $160
    See on REI
  9. Vibram FiveFingers V-Run
    74
    Good
    Vibram FiveFingers V-Run
    $170
    See on Zappos
  10. Topo ST-5
    78
    Good
    Topo ST-5
    $120
    See on Fleet Feet
  11. Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    75
    Good
    Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    $110
    See on Xero Shoes
  12. New Balance MT10
    75
    Good
    New Balance MT10
    $140
    See on eBay
  13. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    63
    Bad
    Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  14. Altra Escalante Racer
    71
    Decent
    Altra Escalante Racer

    Out of stock in all 40 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.