The Best Minimalist Running Shoes: My Top 15 Picks For Men and Women

THE ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT RECORD SETTER - The Speed Force is a racing shoe that offers sock-like comfort to handle your active lifestyle. A men’s 9 is only 5.8 ounces each so you can enjoy lightweight performance all day, every day

XERO DROP SOLE; COMFORTABLE SHOE - The Xero Drop sole offers a non-elevated heel and is low-to-the-ground for proper posture, balance, and agility. You’ll love the comfort of a wide toe box, grippy sole, and mesh upper with silky smooth lining

FLEX YOUR FEET, FEEL THE FLOOR - Patented 4.5mm FeelTrue sole for protection and ground feedback, optional 2mm insole to adjust the amount of “barefoot feel”. Inspired by comic book character 'The Flash' who gets his super-speed from the Speed Force!

VEGAN FRIENDLY - Xero Shoes believes in promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles which is why the Speed Force is made with zero animal products

GET THE RIGHT FIT with FREE Domestic Exchanges - This shoe runs small. We recommend choosing 1/2 size larger than your usual size. If for any reason that's not the case for you, contact us for a free domestic exchange of your 'like-new' shoe

LIGHTWEIGHT FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLES - The TerraFlex offers Trail-gripping comfort to handle your active lifestyle. A men’s 9 is about 9.6 ounces each so you can enjoy lightweight performance during your next adventure

XERO DROP SOLE FOR PERFECT POSTURE - The Xero Drop sole offers a non-elevated heel and is low-to-the-ground for proper posture, balance, and agility. You’ll love the comfort and traction that comes from a wide toe box and breathable mesh upper

FLEX YOUR FEET, FEEL THE FLOOR - Features patented 5mm FeelTrue sole base with 4mm lugs; optional 2mm insole to adjust the amount of “barefoot feel”; 3mm embedded BareFoam, tire tread-inspired sole, and Tough Tek toe bumper offer extra security

VEGAN FRIENDLY - Xero Shoes believes in promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles which is why the TerraFlex is made with zero animal products

GET THE RIGHT FIT with FREE Domestic Exchanges - This shoe runs "true to size." If for any reason that's not the case for you, contact us for a free domestic exchange of your 'like-new' shoe

Padded rear collar pad for achilles comfort.

5 mm POWER FOOTBED for underfoot cushioning.

Engineered knit upper for a sock-like fit and flexible feel.

Zero-drop, non-elevated sole for proper posture and balance.

Sticky-grip rubber outsole combines grip, traction, and durability for trail-ready performance.

THE ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT RECORD SETTER - The Speed Force is a racing shoe that offers sock-like comfort to handle your active lifestyle. A women’s 7 is only 5.2 ounces each so you can enjoy lightweight performance all day, every day

XERO DROP SOLE; COMFORTABLE SHOE - The Xero Drop sole offers a non-elevated heel and is low-to-the-ground for proper posture, balance, and agility. You’ll love the comfort of a wide toe box, grippy sole, and mesh upper with silky smooth lining

FLEX YOUR FEET, FEEL THE FLOOR - Patented 4.5mm FeelTrue sole for protection and ground feedback, optional 2mm insole to adjust the amount of “barefoot feel”. Inspired by comic book character 'The Flash' who gets his super-speed from the Speed Force!

VEGAN FRIENDLY - Xero Shoes believes in promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles which is why the Speed Force is made with zero animal products

GET THE RIGHT FIT with FREE Domestic Exchanges - This shoe runs small. We recommend choosing 1/2 size larger than your usual size. If for any reason that's not the case for you, contact us for a free domestic exchange of your 'like-new' shoe

A wide toe box lets your toes spread and relax.

Produced using animal free products and processes.

Removable sockliner (insole) if you want a “more barefoot” feeling.

True rubber sole provides great protection while still getting the ground feedback.

Note, if between sizes, order next size down

A wide toe box lets your toes spread and relax.

Produced using animal free products and processes.

Removable sockliner (insole) if you want a “more barefoot” feeling.

True rubber sole provides great protection while still getting the ground feedback.

Note, if between sizes, order next size down.

Minimalist casual style meets natural way of walking.

Wide toe box allowing space for optimal, anatomical toe positioning.

Zero-drop, non-elevated sole for proper posture and balance.

A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.

Flexible, non-slip, abrasion resistant rubber sole for extraordinary barefoot feeling and free movement.

Padded rear collar pad for achilles comfort.

5 mm POWER FOOTBED for underfoot cushioning.

Engineered knit upper for a sock-like fit and flexible feel.

Zero-drop, non-elevated sole for proper posture and balance.

Sticky-grip rubber outsole combines grip, traction, and durability for trail-ready performance.

Minimalist Barefoot Style Design - achieve your physical fitness by simulating the true barefoot feeling. For barefoot style shoes new user, please took time to get use to this healthy feeling gradually.

Wide Toe Box Safety Design - upgrade toe shoes design, without the separate slots for your toes. Set free your toes as real "barefoot style (a natural stride)" to invoid hurting toes when use.

The tongue-less design - foot fits through a collar-like opening to slide into the shoe. Tighten shoeslace (army green shoes come with unique elastic lacing system) to enjoy lightweight "second skin" feeling.

Removable Exclusive Arch Support Insole (Zero Drop Style) - gives you enough support to help you strength and exercise your own muscles and bones (provide less support than common running shoes).

Indoor Activities - gym deadlifts, squats, lifting, treadmill jogging, yoga, spinning bike, rope skippingaerobics, fitball, hotball, abdomen back stretch, and working out in general Outdoor Activities - camping, casual walking, training, running, jogging, biking, hiking, climbing, camping, and vacation etc.

Wide Toe Box Design - Wide enough toe box allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally for more comfort and stability in uphill climbs and downhill descents, helping with balance and giving you better feedback from the ground.

Barefoot Inspired - Wearing this barefoot you’ll engage your feet more, and strengthen the muscle fibers that get neglected when you’re all laced up. With stronger accessory muscles in the foot, injury rates were expected to drop and running efficiency would improve.

Lightweight & Flexible - The flexible synthetic mesh upper provide breathability when you are doing workout or running, breathable mesh design and insoles can keep your feet away from damp conditions.

Various Activities - This trail running shoes are suitable for many occasions, such as walking,training, running, jogging, physical exercises, daily gym sports and so on. You can also wear it as a water shoe.

WARRANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICE - We produce every pair of shoes responsibly. We trust that you will enjoy our shoes so all of our shoes come with a 12 months Warrantee. If for any reason you are not entirely satisfied, please contact us.