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We wish the model could pull off the cool factor but rest assured you'll look pretty darn stylish in the SUGOi Evolution bib shorts.

Thomas King

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Thomas has gone from sunny South Florida to California, overseas and now lives in Richmond, VA. He started out as a legal assistant, joined the Navy and now is working on his M.B.A. In his spare time, he's running, cycling and hiking the mountains in the Shenandoah Valley.

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The Best Minimalist and Barefoot Shoes of 2018

Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

The Best Minimalist and Barefoot Shoes of 2018

Ready to hop on the barefoot train? We researched over 50 models before purchasing the best 8. This review covers the...

Vivobarefoot Stealth 2

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

Vivobarefoot Stealth 2

To our surprise, and maybe yours too, this off-beat UK brand takes one Top Pick awards due to its ruthless commitment...

Merrell Vapor Glove 3

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

Merrell Vapor Glove 3

In such a stacked competition, Merrell stayed true to their name with the fantastic Vapor Glove 3, but some issues...

inov-8 X-Talon 225

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

inov-8 X-Talon 225

With a 4mm drop and the second generation of the X-Talon outsole, you won’t be sliding down muddy trails anymore.

Vibram FiveFingers KSO

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

Vibram FiveFingers KSO

The FiveFinger KSO stands up to its name to Keep Stuff Out, but their limitations fail to put them ahead of better...

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite

The Primus Lite is a serious barefoot shoe to run in. It borders on brutal. Yet, this lightweight 7.3oz trainer pulls...

How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes

So, you want the lowdown on which type of running shoe is best for you, minimal, traditional, or barefoot? Save...

Merrell Trail Glove 4

Editors' Choice

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

Merrell Trail Glove 4

As a trail shoe, it stands out, but when you look at the Trail Glove 4 as an all-around workhorse of a barefoot shoe...

New Balance Minimus 10v1 Trail

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 23, 2018

New Balance Minimus 10v1 Trail

We knew what to expect from a shoe that gets bought over-and-over by a passionate crowd of Minimus fanatics. New...

Xero Shoes Prio

Barefoot Shoes - Men's Feb 24, 2017

Xero Shoes Prio

The Prio comes out of the gate as a first offering for a company striking it out in the running shoe field with some...