Best Natural Movement Running Shoes For Men
What are those?! Upon first glance of the new trending “toe shoes” one might be taken back, but the fitness philosophy of natural movement combined with the buzz around Christopher McDougall’s best -selling book “Born to Run” have spurred a highly popular curiosity about bare-foot or near-bear-foot running.
This has created a new category of running shoe known as minimalist or natural shoes. Minimalist shoes have a very slight heel and arch support and mimic the naked for hitting the ground. This new styles of shoes are very light weight, appeal to runners who desire to strengthen foot muscles, and allow for a more efficient running experience without the risk of injury bare-foot injury. Here at Tibesti, we’ve given five options of the BEST natural running shoe, including a couple “toe shoe” selections.
Best Natural Movement Running Shoes For Men by Fitness Expert Review Panel
The Best You Can Get
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The first of Vibram’s “toe shoes” for running has a 7 millimeter heel height. The shoes mimics being barefoot with a thing, flexible bottom and individually pocketed toes. Thin padding protects the ball of the foot.
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Reebok’s first foray in the natural-movement category has 76 multi-directional rubber nodes built into the sole to give a near-barefoot feel. The heel is 20% lower to the ground than the traditional running shoe.
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This trail-running shoe was designed to be worn with or without socks. The shoes weigh 7.1 ounces. New Balance collaborated with Vibram to develop the shoes.
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The updated version of the original Nike Free, one of the first minimalist shoes, has an upper design inspired by the anatomy of the foot. Deep flex grooves along the outer sole allow a natural range of motion.
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These are Fila’s lightweight, flexible, form fitting, fun for your feet Natural Movement shoes. Minimal nylon upper maximizes fit, while reducing weight on foot. Four-way stretch, 2 ply nylon for comfort. EZ Slide feature combines smallest 2 toes for easy access. There are adjustable straps for customized fit, bungee cords for ease of entry, and rubber soles.
