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Barefoot Shoes

Barefoot shoes are designed and built wide to accommodate toe splay and have low stack heights to increase your ground feedback. I’ve reviewed countless barefoot shoes for training, casual and daily wear, and short runs.

Reebok Nano Zero Review On That Fit Friend(1)

Reebok Nano Zero Review: Big Brands Go Barefoot?

When a major player like Reebok steps into the barefoot shoe game, you can’t help but take notice. Is this a cash grab or is Reebok making a genuine

Vivobarefoot Shoes Buying Guide On That Fit Friend

Vivobarefoot Shoes Buying and Sizing Guide: Here Are My Favorites

If you’re new to barefoot shoes or if you’re already familiar with barefoot shoes and looking to round out your own collection, I got you. Vivobarefoot is

Vivobarefoot Primus Flow Review On That Fit Friend

Vivobarefoot Primus Flow Review: Good Overall, But…

The Vivobarefoot Primus Flow is marketed as a premium barefoot running shoe. My question when hearing this (along with probably yours) is, "Does that premium

Xero Shoes X1 Review On That Fit Friend

Xero Shoes X1 Review (I Tested These for Workouts)

A barefoot basketball shoe for training. Are you serious? Yeah, those were my thoughts, too, when I started testing the Xero Shoes X1. These are designed as

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite 3.5 Written Review On That Fit Friend

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite 3.5 Review: The New Standard?

If you're sitting here saying, "What's actually different with the Primus Lite 3.5? It looks exactly like the 3," you're not alone. Whenever I see shoes with a

Best Barefoot Shoes Article 2025 On That Fit Friend

9 Best Barefoot Shoes for Healthy Feet: Expert-Tested & Size Guide

I cannot stress enough that if you've landed on this article and you're new to barefoot shoes, you'll want to acclimate to them slowly.  Don't be the

AIRHAS Knit Barefoot Shoe Review On That Fit Friend

AIRHAS Knit Barefoot Shoe Review: Not Bad for Costing Less Than $40

Have you noticed that barefoot shoes tend to be pretty pricey despite having fewer materials? I always find this funny. That said, I do enjoy the premium

vivobarefoot primus lite iii review

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Review | Are They GOATED?

The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III is best known for its performance in the gym and on a daily wear basis. After reviewing countless Vivobarefoot models, I wanted

40 vs 160 dollar barefoot shoes

I Tested the Durability of a $40 Amazon Shoe vs a $160 One, Results Surprised Me

On That Fit Friend, I review a wide range of barefoot shoes. From more premium barefoot shoes that cost $200, like the Motus Strength, to budget options like

Be Lenka Velocity Review On That Fit Friend

Be Lenka Velocity Review

The Be Lenka Velocity has been one of my favorite slept-on barefoot shoes that I've reviewed lately. A viewer from my YouTube channel turned me on to these, and

Barefoot Shoe Pros and Cons

8 Pros and Cons of Barefoot Shoes | What to Know Before Buying

I love wearing barefoot shoes but I also recognize that they can fall short in certain contexts and scenarios. In fact, whenever anyone asks about barefoot

Do Shoes Matter for Upper Body Workouts That Fit Friend

Do Shoes Matter for Upper Body Workouts? Sometimes, Here’s Why

One of my favorite things to do when I train in commercial gyms is to check out what shoes everyone is training in. Nothing gives you a better read on what

LONO FLOW Review Performance That Fit Friend

LONO FLOW Review

The LONOWEAR FLOW came onto my radar after multiple athletes in my community made comments on various barefoot shoe videos and sent me their Instagram posts. At

Vivobarefoot Motus Flex Performance Review

Vivobareoot Motus Flex Review | Are They Overpriced?

The Motus Flex is debuting hot off of the heels of the release of the popular Vivobarefoot Motus Strength. Both of these models offer unique construction

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV AW Review That Fit Friend

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV All-Weather Review

Let me take you on a barefoot shoe journey, which has been my experience with the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV AW. To set the stage, I'm a big fan of the normal

inov8 bare xf written review from that fit friend

Inov8 Bare-XF Review

I know I'm not alone in saying that I have longed for the day of the Inov8 Bare-XF's release. Don't get me wrong, I liked the Inov8 Bare-XF 210 V3, but there

Xero Shoes for Walking and Training

5 Xero Shoes to Consider for Walking, Training, and Running

Over the last decade, Xero Shoes have steadily grown in popularity and are a common go-to amongst barefoot shoe lovers. With multiple barefoot shoe models on

Best Shoes for Leg Day 2023

The 5 Best Shoes for Heavy Leg Days In 2025

From my clients and through my training shoe reviews, I'm constantly being asked about which shoes are best for leg day. When considering the best shoes for leg

Notorious Lift Radix vs Aerolux That Fit Friend

Notorious Lift Radix Vs 1HUND Aerolux Barefoot

The Notorious Lift Radix and 1HUND Aerolux Barefoot are both models that I'd put into the same bucket regarding features, price points, and general performance

Notorious Lift Radix Barefoot Shoe Review That Fit Friend

Notorious Lift Radix Review | Awesome Barefoot Shoe On a Budget?

The Notorious Lift Radix has been a super interesting barefoot shoe to train in. In the strength sports world, Notorious Lift has built its name around being a

what to expect when switching to barefoot shoes

5 Things to Expect When Switching to Barefoot Shoes

Barefoot shoes, also referred to by many as minimalist shoes, have grown a lot in popularity over the last few years. This is likely due to their growth in

Best Flat Shoes for Working Out and Lifting

The 5 Best Flat Shoes for Lifting and Working Out (2024)

In the gym, flat shoes are a popular option for lifters from all walks of life. In general, lifting in "flats" versus shoes with higher heel elevation comes

Training Shoes Vs Barefoot Shoes

Barefoot Shoes Vs Training Shoes (2024) | How I Use Both

Barefoot shoes and training shoes are very different and it's important to establish what makes them different so you can better utilize them for your

xero shoes 360 vs prio vs hfs

Xero Shoes 360 Vs Prio Vs HFS 2 (2024) | Which Is Best for You?

If you've been considering investing in a pair of barefoot shoes, then you've likely looked into Xero Shoes before. Xero Shoes designs a variety of barefoot

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Jake Boly is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of That Fit Friend. He's often regarded as a go-to resource in various performance shoe communities.

He’s been formally reviewing shoes and training gear for over 7 years and has hand-tested over 400 pairs of shoes.

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