Ideal shoes for deadlift will be flat, have a minimal stack height to help you cut down on the range of motion you're working through, and be wide enough to
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.
Vivobarefoot Motus Strength Review
As an avid fan of the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III, I was curious how the Vivobarefoot Motus Strength would compare in the gym. I was also curious to see how
Xero Shoes Dillon Review | Great for Casual Wear?
The Xero Shoes Dillon is designed to be a simplistic, no-frills, casual barefoot shoe. I like to wear barefoot shoes casually for most occasions but finding
Xero Shoes Prio Neo Review | Best Xero Model for Working Out?
I've been a fan of the Xero Shoes Prio barefoot shoe line for years and the Prio was actually one of the first barefoot shoes I ever wore. I was drawn to it for
Merrell Trail Glove 7 Review | Great Minimalist Hiking Shoe for Beginners?
The Merrell Trail Glove 7 is designed to provide you with versatility on the trail with a minimalist feel. This model has a lower stack height and a zero-drop
AVANCUS Apex Power Review | Best Minimalist Shoes for Deadlifting?
The AVANCUS Apex Power is a minimalist shoe designed with the lifter and strength athlete in mind. These shoes were purposely built to support heavy deadlifts,
WHITIN Women’s Canvas Barefoot Shoes Review | Good On a Budget?
Trying to find larger shoes that are also wide has always been a struggle. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised (and a little excited) to stumble across the
WHITIN Barefoot Sneakers Review | Great Shoes for Under $60?
The WHITIN men's barefoot sneaker has been one of the most surprising minimalist shoes that I've reviewed this year. For context and for the why behind my
4 Types of Shoes I Like to Wear for Workouts
Whether you're just starting your workout journey or you're looking to expand your shoe collection, it can be a good idea to understand what types of shoes will
Xero Shoes Glenn Review | Great Barefoot Shoe for Formal Settings?
The Xero Shoes Glenn is a barefoot shoe designed to look good in formal and casual settings. This shoe features a nubuck leather upper and delivers a simplistic
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Vs Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit
The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III versus Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit is a question that I'm asked fairly routinely on YouTube and review content. Both of these
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG Review | Great Barefoot Shoe for Everything?
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG is a barefoot shoe designed for tackling hikes in various types of terrain. I find this shoe intriguing because despite
Flux Footwear Adapt High-Top Trainer Review
The Flux Footwear Adapt High-Top Trainer is the second training-focused shoe to debut from Flux Footwear. This shoe delivers a high-top construction with a
Tolos Archetype 1.0 Vs Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III | Which Is Better?
The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III has been one of my favorite barefoot shoes for lifting over the last couple of years. Outside of the Primus Lite III, I've also
Lems Primal Zen Review | Good Daily Wear Minimalist Shoe for Beginners?
The Lems Primal Zen is designed to be a comfortable daily wear shoe for the minimalist shoe lover. As a fan of other Lems shoes, I was excited to put the Lems
Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Review | Lightest Barefoot Shoe On the Market?
The Merrell Vapor Glove 6 is the latest barefoot shoe to debut in Merrell's popular Vapor Glove shoe line. This model is the 6th iteration of the Vapor Glove
Icarus Ascent Review | Good Beginner-Friendly Barefoot Shoe?
https://youtu.be/p2DFcdKzx1I?si=kEpO66eSA7A0pxm7 The Icarus Ascent is a relatively new shoe to the barefoot shoe scene. This model is designed to be an
Can You Wear Barefoot Shoes for CrossFit?
Whether you're new to barefoot shoes or you want to change up the shoes that you use for CrossFit by going more minimalist, then you've likely wondered, "Can I
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit Review | Great for Training and Casual Wear?
The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit is the latest versatility-focused barefoot shoe to debut in Vivobarefoot's popular Primus shoe line. Like the other Primus
Should Athletes and Lifters Wear Toe Seperators?
https://youtu.be/um814u-VJR8 Toe separators also referred to as toe spreaders, toe spacers, and toe stretchers, continue growing in popularity amongst
5 Best Xero Shoes In 2025
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
Xero Shoes Forza Trainer Review | High-Performing Barefoot Shoe for Lifting?
The Xero Shoes Forza Trainer is a barefoot shoe designed specifically for working out and lifting. As someone who regularly uses Xero Shoes for working out, I
Merrell Vapor Glove 5 Review | Versatile Barefoot Shoe?
Merrell is a company known for its diverse offering of outdoor and hiking-focused shoes. On top of making outdoor shoes, Merrell also makes a wide range of
Wildling Shoes Chestnut Review | Good Cold Weather-Friendly Barefoot Shoes?
Wildling Shoes makes a wide range of minimalist shoes for various contexts. As someone who loves high-top shoes, when I first saw the Wildling Shoes Chestnut, I
