Zero-drop shoes are a type of running shoe with a unique design that levels the height between the heel of the shoe and the toe. The purpose of zero-drop shoes is to keep your foot parallel to the ...

Whether you’re curious about barefoot running for a more natural trail experience, or you’re a rare toe striker in search of shoes that better support your running style, you’re going to see the terms ...

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to running shoes. From mega-cushioned to barefoot and stability to neutral, you have plenty of options to find the shoe that best fits your running and ...

If you’ve gone shopping for running shoes sometime in the past decade, you’ve almost certainly come across the term “zero-drop”—a now-widespread buzzword that refers to the difference in cushioning ...

(Editor's Note: This story was updated on April 1 to clarify a comment from Jay Dicharry about the impact of running in minimal-drop shoes.) By name, you'd think zero-drop shoes are generally the most ...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. There’s a lot of ...

For years, running shoes were built up with lots of heel padding, with the idea that extra cushioning would protect the foot and make for a more comfortable run. Then came the barefoot, or minimalist ...

Grounded Footwear stands at the forefront of innovation in functional footwear, offering a collection of barefoot shoes and grounding boots designed for both men and women. Built on the principles of ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Barefoot shoes, designed to emulate the feel and benefits of walking (and running) barefoot, have gone from ...

According to a recent scientific study headed by Yale researchers, the transverse tarsal arch evolution is what enables humans to walk upright. Therefor, it behooves you to keep yours protected.