Latest articles by Paul Barton
The best barefoot running shoes 2025: feel the ground beneath your feet
The best barefoot running shoes and minimalist designs fo experiencing the addictive sensations of increased trail-feel
Softstar Megagrip Primal RunAmoc review: handmade for feet, with minimalist charm
Handmade leather trail shoes, Softstar Megagrip Primal RunAmocs are ideal for barefoot runners with wide feet and toe splay
Inov-8 X-Talon 255 review: a simple but effective trail running shoe with excellent grip
Lightweight but tough, the Inov-8 X-Talon 255 is a low-slung, fell-tearing race shoe
VivoBarefoot Primus Lite III review: a thin and strong shoe for barefoot running
A barefoot-style road or training shoe, the VivoBarefoot Primus Lite III gives that, ‘Did I remember to put my shoes on?’ feel
Merrell Bare Access XTR review: a zero-drop shoe for natural runners
The Merrell Bare Access XTR is an excellent blend of familiar running shoe and barefoot trail ripper
Hoka One One Evo Jawz review: a comfortable shoe ideal for day-racing
Lightweight, pared-back and aggressive, the Hoka One One Evo Jawz is a great choice for trail- and fell-racing
Arc’teryx Norvan SL review: a lightweight shoe for running through mountains
The Arc’teryx Norvan SL is a bafflingly lightweight minimal mountain racing shoe
Altra Superior 4.5 review: a light, all-rounder running shoe
A foot-shaped shoe with zero drop, the Altra Superior 4.5 is a fun and agile trail speedster
Vibram FiveFingers V-Trail 2.0 review: a zero drop shoe for that barefoot feeling
The original minimal shoe, the Vibram FiveFingers V-Trail 2.0 still turns heads thanks to its distinctive simian style
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail trail running shoe review: a well-designed shoe ideal for barefoot running
A barefoot beauty, that allows you to truly feel the trail you’re running on
