Minimalist shoe

Evoskins - a type of minimalist shoe

Minimalist shoes are shoes intended to closely approximate barefoot running conditions.^[1] They have reduced cushioning, thin soles, and are of lighter weight than other running shoes, allowing for more sensory contact for the foot on the ground while simultaneously providing the feet with some protection from ground hazards and conditions (such as pebbles and dirt).^[2]

Types

Generally, there are two types of minimalist shoes:^[3]

Barefoot Running Shoes are characterized by their zero drop from heel to toe. In other words, the heel has minimal cushioning and is at the same height level as the toe. The Vibram FiveFingers belongs to this category.

Minimalist Running Shoes are in-between traditional running shoes and barefoot running shoes. They have a minimum heel height of about 4–8 mm. The Nike Free has a 17 mm heel and is marketed as minimalist running shoe, though this designation is disputed by some.^[4]

References

↑ "What are Minimalist Running Shoes?". Retrieved 8 August 2013.
↑ "Barefoot Running". Runner's World.
↑ "Barefoot/Minimalist Running Shoes: How to Choose". Retrieved 9 August 2013.
↑ Hutchinson, Alex (2013-01-12). "Do Minimalist Shoes Really Simulate Barefoot Running? | Runner's World". Runnersworld.com. Retrieved 2013-08-16.

Footwear

Men's dress shoes	Blucher Brogues Brothel creepers Derby Monks Oxfords Slip-ons (Loafers) Spectator shoes (Co-respondent shoes) Venetian-style shoes Winklepickers Wholecuts

Women's dress shoes	Ballet flats Court shoes High-heeled footwear Mary Janes Mojari Mules Peep-toe shoes Saddle shoes Slingbacks Slip-ons (Loafers) Venetian-style shoes Winklepickers

Other shoes	Driving moccasins Flip-flops Galoshes Platform shoes Sandals Slides Slippers Veldskoens

Wooden footwear	Bakya British clogs Cantabrian albarcas Clogs Getas Klompen Namaksin Padukas Pattens Sabot Träskor

Military footwear	Ammunition boots Bunny boots Combat boots Jackboots Jump boots Jungle boots Ranger boots Tanker boots Trench boots

Sport-related footwear	Athletic shoes Ballet shoes Boat shoes Climbing shoes Cross country running shoes Cycling shoes Football boots Hiking boots Ice skates Inline skates Jika-tabi Kung fu shoe Minimalist shoes Motorcycle boots Mountaineering boots Racing flats Riding boots Roller shoes Roller skates Safari boots Skate shoes Ski boots Swimfins Water shoes Wrestling shoes

Fashion boots	Chelsea boots (Beatle boots) Chukka boots Go-go boots Knee-high boots Over-the-knee boots Platform boots Thigh-high boots Ugg boots

Work boots	Australian work boots Cowboy boots Engineer boots Hip boots Rigger boots Steel-toe boots Waders

Other boots	Jodhpur boots Wellington boots

Traditional footwear	Abacas Abarkas Alpargatas Avarcas Balghas Bast shoes Clogs Espadrilles Galesh Giveh Haferlschuh Hnyat-phanats Huarache (shoe) Hwas Jorabs Moccasins Mojaris Mukluks Opanaks Peshawari chappals Snowshoes Valenkis Warajis Kolhapuri chappals

Historical footwear	Areni-1 shoes Buskins Caligae Chopines Crakow (Poulaine) Hessians Pampooties Pirate boots Sabatons

Shoe construction	Bespoke shoes Blake construction Goodyear welt

Lists	List of shoe styles

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Minimalist shoe

Types

References

See also