Runnerclick Reviews

As the name of the brand suggests, Vivobarefoot specializes in footwear for those who enjoy a barefoot construction. So its new Primus Trek hiking shoe is no different, thanks to its flexible yet stabilizing design. Its Firm Ground outsole covers the underfoot and offers incredible traction on everyt...

The Italian Scarpa brand has celebrated 80 years of existence this summer and indeed, they have a lot to celebrate: with the Mojito shoe being one of the all-time most popular approach shoes on the market, it seems that the brand pin-pointed a niche of light-hiking and bouldering enthusiasts and made...

Vivobarefoot—the name means “I live barefoot” when translated from Spanish—produces barefoot minimalist running shoes for those athletes who want to take a walk in their ancestors' footsteps. The Primus Trail FG by Vivobarefoot is a barefoot minimalist trail running shoe, and it may be one of their b...

The Merrell Vapor Glove 3 is a minimalist trail-specific shoe for runners who are interested in barefoot-style running. There is no pretending here, this shoe is a true minimalist option. There is no rock plate and no cushioning to soften any impact. Running in these requires a bit of experience and ...

Since their foundation in 1981, Merrell has been relentlessly focused on producing "the best hiking boots ever made". In fact, even their first pair of shoes was hailed by Backpacker Magazine as "the most comfortable and functional boots in North America". Today, Merrell retains those same values tha...

The Vivobarefoot Primus Trio is a barefoot running shoe. It is lightweight and has a zero drop and is intended to give natural, free movement. The 3mm stack height keeps the foot close to the ground for better control and a barefoot feel. The ankle-fit feels like a sock in order to let the ankle move...

Although running shoes are extremely popular, many individuals enjoy the sensation of running barefoot. Many scientific studies have been done observing the numerous effects this practice can have on the body, and it seems to have viable health benefits. For this reason, many manufacturers have begun...

The Vivobarefoot Ultra 3 comes almost six years after its first iteration. Since then, Vivobarefoot has made smart changed, after listening to their runners. This is the shoe for the adventurer. Its the newest wave of barefoot footwear and users who gravitate towards barefoot footwear are raving abou...

It makes perfect sense that the Vivobarefoot brand would make a hiking shoe. They follow the strict belief that we are connected to our ancestors and we were made to run the way they did, barefoot.  Additionally, the company thinks that because the foot has millions of nerve endings, it is important ...

The original KSO shoe may be Vibram's most popular offering to date. For many, it was their first foray into the world of barefoot and toe shoes. As a whole, Vibram has created some pretty remarkable styles over the years, but people wanted a new version of their iconic shoe. The Vibram FiveFingers K...

The V-Run is the update to Vibram’s popular Bikila EVO. With the name change, Vibram has made some other improvements in many areas of this shoe. It is really designed for the road, not the trail. New barefoot runners who are looking to make the transition to a more minimal design will particularly e...