We tested the latest minimalist models at the RW Shoe Lab and on the feet of 24 wear-testers. Seven pairs rose to the top because of their ultralight weight, flexibility and low heel heights. In the reviews that follow, each shoe’s flexibility

Call them what you like - toe shoes, foot gloves, gorilla feet. Call them strange-looking, weird or ugly if you're so inclined. Just understand that the funky, almost barefoot look of the FiveFingers hides from no one. The ultra light, increasingly

Call them what you like - toe shoes, foot gloves, gorilla feet. Call them strange-looking, weird or ugly if you're so inclined. Just understand that the funky, almost barefoot look of the FiveFingers hides from no one. The ultra light

Weight 220gEvaluation Despite its 'old school' looks, the RC205 is actually a brand-new racing shoe. That old-fashioned aesthetic does give a good idea as to the shoe's strengths - a simple, minimalist, and lightweight speedster. This is, in fact

Annie says: Nike says these shoes create the feeling of barefoot running with cushioning and support. So if you’re trying to make the transition to barefoot or minimalist running, these are a good ‘halfway house’ of a shoe. They are ultra flexible

with CELL cushioning in the rearfoot, curved last and minimal stability from a PU midfoot shank. But with its one-piece snug upper, it fits better than before. It's another racer from Puma that ticks all the right boxes: minimalist, smooth and fast

and cushioning but they're generally lighter (most weigh around 250-300g) and narrower. Some shoes in this category were classed by their brands as minimalist. We've highlighted these with an icon.FeaturesElevated toe spring to help with speedy toe

Adidas Adizero Adios 2 Men's Running Shoes (SS12), £85.00Kerry says: Tis the season for 5 and 10K races and the need for speed is upon us.I’ve chosen this minimalist shoe as it is the (self-proclaimed) world’s fastest flat racing shoe and has been

of the ‘barefoot revolution’, the shoe manufacturers who sold – and still sell – cushioning and motion-control footwear are jumping fully on board. This seemingly uneasy alliance has created a barefoot/minimalist industry worth £1.1 billion, but the question

training - or a racer for heavier runners - this shoe offers a reasonable start without breaking the bank. (Lighter runners could also consider the £50 New Balance 730, which is fun but more minimalist; runners with more to spend could try springier £60