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Barefoot running shoe reviews

Best barefoot running shoes
Guide Best barefoot running shoes

7 shoes reviewed

  • Barefoot

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  1. Xero Shoes Prio
    91
    Superb
    Xero Shoes Prio
    Any colour
    Xero Shoes Prio - Brown (PRMFNRK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black / White (PRMBLW)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Lunar (PRMLNR)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Black (PRMBLK)
    Xero Shoes Prio - Cappucino (PSMCAPU)
    $90 $60
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  2. Merrell Trail Glove 7
    85
    Good
    Merrell Trail Glove 7
    Any colour
    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
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  3. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    86
    Good
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    Any colour
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Olive (J067665)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Grey (J067667)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Black (J06771)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Khaki/Coyote (J068145)
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Monument (J06776)
    $90 $56
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  4. Xero Shoes HFS II
    84
    Good
    Xero Shoes HFS II
    $120 $79
    Save 34%
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  5. Topo ST-5
    84
    Good
    Topo ST-5
    $115 $66
    Save 43%
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  6. Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    89
    Great
    Xero Shoes Speed Force II
    $110
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  7. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    66
    Bad
    Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP
    $140 $95
    Save 32%
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Best guides

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.