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''Main article: [[Shoe Modifications]]'' [[File:ModifiedShoes.JPG|rightnone|thumb|500px250px|Clockwise from the top: [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0] (early version) cut open more than most to form a 'running sandal', [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Saucony Hattori], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=tmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1542%2F NB Trail Minimus], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0] and the non-minimalist [[Hoka Shoe Review|Hoka]].]]With a few exceptions such as the exception of the FiveFingersMizuno Curoris, I find that all most shoes benefit from [[Shoe Modifications| cutting open the toe box]]. This allows the toes to spread out as you toe off, creating more natural biomechanics. It also prevents and preventing toe blisters.=Summary Table={| class="wikitable"!Shoe!!Weight!!Drop!!Use!!Notes|-|[[Modified Nike Free]] |Varies – 5 to 6oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOMens&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF102%2F FiveFingers KSO] |5.7oz|Zero|Road/Trail|No laces|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOTrek&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF110%2F FiveFingers KSO Treks]|6.7oz|Zero|Road/Trail|No laces|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Bilka&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF116%2F FiveFingers Bilika LS]|6.5oz|Zero|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Saucony Hattori]|4.4oz|Zero|Road|No laces|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1522%2F NB Road Minimus]|6.4oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=TrailGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1000%2F Merrell Trail Glove] |6.2oz|Zero|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=RoadGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1002%2F Merrell Road Glove] |6.5oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VivoEvoII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVVO100%2F Vivo Barefoot Evo II]|9.7oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0]|6.9oz|4mm|Road|Highly flexible|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=WaveU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMIZ724%2F Mizuno Wave Universe]|3.8oz|4mm|Road|Lightweight|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=fl195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN120%2F Inov-8 F-Lite 195] |6.8oz|3mm|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=XT190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN114%2F Inov-8 X-Talon 190] |6.7oz|3mm|Trail|Aggressive tread|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=tmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1542%2F NB Trail Minimus]|7.7oz|4mm|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Kinvara&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN1016%2F Saucony Kinvara]|7.7oz|4mm|Road||}=Zero Drop Shoesfor Heavier Runners=If you want As a broad generalization, foot length is generally proportional to get as close to barefoot as you canheight, these are some good options.==Modified Nike Free==With modification, the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0] can provide a minimalist shoe with just enough cushioning to provide good protection. I prefer the [[Modified Nike Free]] body weight is proportional to Vibram FiveFingers, as the small amount square of extra padding protects my feet much betteryour height, while and foot area is proportional to the flexibility gives a surprisingly similar experience. The longevity square of the Modified Nike Free is good, lasting for 2,000+ miles.<br style="clear: both" /> ==Vibram FiveFingers==[[File:KSO.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Vibram [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VFF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3Dfivefingers FiveFinger] [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOMens&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF102%2F KSO].]][http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VFF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3Dfivefingers FiveFingers] are popular Minimalist Running shoes. They are a thin sole combined with just enough material to hold them to your foot and a separate pocket for each toe, hence the name FiveFingerslength. They were originally created This means that for boating, not running, but they have become hugely popular. I would recommend either the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOMens&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF102%2F KSO] (Keep Stuff Out) or the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOTrek&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF110%2F KSO Treks]. The Trek version has a leather upper and a thicker sole. The FiveFinger soles generally last a long timegiven BMI, but the uppers can perceived cushioning should be prone to tearing. Getting FiveFingers that fit can be tricky depending on about the shape same regardless of your footabsolute weight, so they donand you't work for everyone. The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Bilka&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF116%2F Bilika LS] are slightly wider and have laces, which improves the fit for some.<br style="clear: both" /> ==Saucony Hattori==[[File:Hattori.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Hattori].]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Hattori] ll need more cushioning if your BMI is a lightweight (4.4oz)higher, zero drop shoe, but the sole is and less flexible than the Nike Free and the sock style upper limits the fit. Zappos has the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori%20LC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runningwarehouse.com%2FdescpageMRS-SHTLCM2.html Hattori LC] which has laces instead of a sock upper. <br style="clear: both" /> ==New Balance Minimus==[[File:RMinimus.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1522%2F Road Minimus] .]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Minimus&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3DMinimus Minimus] cushioning if your BMI is a range of minimal shoes from New Balance that has created a lot of interest in the minimalist running community as the trail shoe was designed with the help of ultrarunner Anton Krupickalower. There is a [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=tmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1542%2F Trail Minimus] You may also need more cushioning if your feet are disproportionately small and a [http://goless if your feet are disproportionately large.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1522%2F Road Minimus] which share similar namesOf course, but are rather different shoes. The Trail Minimus worked well for me on mild trailsrunners prefer radically different levels of cushioning, but I prefer the [[Modified Nike Free]] to the road version. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Merrell Gloves==[[File:TrailGlove.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=TrailGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1000%2F Merrell Trail Glove].]]Merrell sells a [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=TrailGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1000%2F trail glove] with some liking an un-cushioned minimalist shoe and others a [http://gomassively cushioned Maximalist shoe.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=RoadGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1002%2F road glove]. The trail glove has a thin forefoot plate and both are zero drop. These are a good choice But if you can't find a FiveFingers shoe that fits right. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Vivo Barefoot==[[File:VivoEvoII.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VivoEvoII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVVO100%2F Vivo Barefoot Evo II].]]Terra Plana make a range of thin soled shoes under the d like to scale my reviews, I'[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Vivo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3DVIVOBAREFOOT Vivo Barefoot]m 5' name. Their [http://go.fellrnr.com10"/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VivoEvoII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVVO100%2F Vivo Barefoot Evo II] has a good reputation for minimalist running180cm, with a flexible but tough sole.=Minimalist Shoes=These are not zero drop, but they have less drop than a traditional shoe, are lightweight and flexible. <br style="clear: both" I weigh about 140 pounds/> ==Nike Free==[[File:Free30v4.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The (unmodified) [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0].]]Nike Free are running shoes that are light weight64 Kg, with very flexible soles. Even without modification, the Nike Free 3.0 which is a good minimalist running shoe BMI of about 20, and take about a half way house to a zero drop shoemen's US 10. There is no outer sole (the hard rubber that meets the road), just a robust midsole (the cushioning part). The midsole has deep groves cut into it to allow the shoe to flex more than is possible with a traditional shoe. There are lots of different models of Nike Free, but I would recommend using the [http:5/UK 10/go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Free 3.0]. (Most Frees have a number that indicates how flexible they are. The idea is that 10.0 would be a traditional EU 45 shoe and 1size.0 would be barefoot.) <br style="clear: both" /> ==Mizuno Wave Universe=Shoe Gallery=Images of the shoes reviewed on this site can be found in the [[File:WUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=WaveU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMIZ724%2F Mizuno Wave Universe].Shoe Gallery]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=WaveU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMIZ724%2F Mizuno Wave Universe] is a racing flat that is surprisingly comfortable and remarkably light weight. I ran in these before I discovered the Nike Free and got on well with them. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Inov-8 Trail Shoes=Shoe Dissection =[[File''Main article:Flite195.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=fl195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN120%2F F-Lite 195] trail shoe.]][http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Minimus&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3Dinov-8 Inov-8Shoe Dissection] produces a wide range of minimalist trail shoes. Of particular note are their [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=XT190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN114%2F X-Talon 190] for muddy conditions and their [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=fl195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN120%2F F-Lite 195] for rocky conditions. I've used a number of Inov-8 shoes and I highly recommend them, especially for the more gnarly and technical trails. '<br style="clear: both" /> ==Saucony Kinvara==[[File:KinvaraHokaOlympusSlice.jpgJPG|rightnone|thumb|200pxx300px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Kinvara&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN1016%2F Saucony Kinvara]A comparison between the Altra Olympus and Hokas.]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Kinvara&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN1016%2F Saucony Kinvara] is an evolution Ever wonder what the inside of the traditional running your shoe towards a minimalist design. It looks like ? Take a traditional running shoe, but lowers the heel and reduces the weight. To me, this shoe is on the boundary between minimalist and traditional, though others might include some of the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Pure&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3DBrooks%2BPure Brooks Pure] range as minimalist. =Run Barefoot=Running barefoot is different to minimalist running, but both fit under the general concept of look inside; I'natural running'. There are advantages and disadvantages to barefoot running. The biggest advantage is that it is cheap and easy. It is a great way ve cut many of finding out what it's like to run without traditional my shoes.=The Newton=Newton shoes focus on forefoot running by adding extra height in half to the forefoot of the shoe. I purchased a pair thinking they would move me closer to barefoot running. The result of the high forefoot is an unstable shoe. I believe the Newton takes a bad idea (the traditional running shoe) and makes it worse. I hated running in the Newton shoesreveal their construction, but I think they are a valuable lesson; Natural running requires a minimalist shoe, not a more complex oneas you can see above. You can get see a better alternative to the Newton just by hacking gallery at [[Shoe Dissection]], as well as in the sole heel off an old pair of running shoes. (The Newton is mentioned in The 4 Hour Body as a detailed shoe that is correlated with injuriesreviews.)=See AlsoFrankenshoes=# ''Main article: [[Are_your_running_shoes_injuring_you| Are your running shoes injuring you]]? # [[The_Journey_to_Minimalist_Running| The Journey to Minimalist Running]] # [[Toughening_Feet| Toughening FeetFrankenshoes]]''