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Barefoot running shoe reviews

8 shoes reviewed

  • Barefoot

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  1. Merrell Trail Glove 7
    84
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 7
    Any colour
    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
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  2. Xero Shoes Prio
    91
    Superb
    Xero Shoes Prio
    Any colour
    Xero Shoes Prio - Brown (PRMFNRK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black (PRMBLK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Steel Gray (PSMSTG)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black / White (PRMBLW)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Lunar (PRMLNR)
    $90 $71
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  3. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    86
    Good
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    Any colour
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Monument (J06776)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Black (J06771)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Khaki/Coyote (J068145)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Olive (J067665)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Granite / Tangerine (J067667)
    $90 $61
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  4. Xero Shoes HFS II
    85
    Good
    Xero Shoes HFS II
    $120 $71
    Save 41%
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  5. Topo ST-5
    New
    82
    Good
    Topo ST-5
    $115 $65
    Save 44%
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  6. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    66
    Bad
    Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    $140 $70
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  7. New Balance MT10
    85
    Good
    New Balance MT10
    $160
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  8. Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    88
    Great
    Xero Shoes Speed Force II

    Out of stock in all 41 shops

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For those who want a running experience that feels like going barefoot, we've got a selection of reviews of shoes that are a match for you! We tested shoes that fit each and every purpose for barefoot runners - whether they're looking for road or the trail partners, plush or firm-cushioned shoes, and cheap or expensive pairs. We test each aspect of the shoe that impacts performance, so barefoot runners don't need to compromise in the way they run.