The field journal
After six years running barefoot-only, I know what actually matters when someone asks me about the shoes closest to barefoot. It’s not about brand names or marketing buzzwords—it’s about five specific features that either let your feet move naturally or force them into conventional shoe patterns. The shoes that come closest to barefoot combine […]
The Barefoot Shoe Expo 2026 in Chicago is the kind of event this niche needs more of: a place where minimalist footwear is the main subject instead of the weird side booth at a normal running expo. If you have spent too much time trying to explain toe boxes, stack height, or zero drop to […]
Best Barefoot Shoes for Winter: Warm Minimalist Boots That Actually Work After six winters running and coaching in barefoot shoes, I can tell you exactly what works when temperatures drop: you need insulation without bulk, waterproofing without stiffness, and enough toe room that your toes can actually spread to maintain circulation. The best barefoot […]