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Comparing Barefoot Shoes for Women

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award  
Price $115 List
$114.99 at Amazon		$110 List
$109.95 at Amazon		$125 List
$124.99 at Amazon		$62.96 at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$140 List
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Pros Lightweight, supple, breathable, excellent ground feel, 2mm removable insole, great valueLightweight, nimble, extremely minimal, moderate priceVersatile, durable, comfortableLightweight, sock-like fit, simpleSoft and supple uppers, simple design, thin sole, durable materials
Cons Less durable, not water resistantPermeable to water and dust, some may experience frictionNot the lightest, less casual appeal for wearing around townLess versatile, too minimalist for untrained feetLess secure fit for aggressive or uneven terrain
Bottom Line This performance racing flat is fun for a variety of workouts and terrain typesThis shoe is a truly novel concept that is as close as possible to being barefoot in a closed-toe shoeA true all-rounder, these minimalist shoes are highly versatile and comfortable in a variety of settingsThis shoe is so light and nimble you'll barely know it's thereThis is one of our favorite strict minimalist shoes, and it looks nice enough for casual wear
Rating Categories Xero Shoes Speed Fo... Vibram FiveFingers... Xero Shoes HFS - Wo... Merrell Vapor Glove... Softstar Adult DASH...
Natural Feel (40%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Weight (20%)
7.0
9.0
6.0
8.0
7.0
Traction (15%)
6.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
Versatility (15%)
7.0
5.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
Durability (10%)
6.0
4.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
Specs Xero Shoes Speed Fo... Vibram FiveFingers... Xero Shoes HFS - Wo... Merrell Vapor Glove... Softstar Adult DASH...
Style Barefoot performance Barefoot road Barefoot road Barefoot trail Barefoot road
Weight (per pair) 12 oz (size 10) 8.5 oz (size EU 41) 13.5 oz (size 10) 11 oz (size 10) 12.5 oz (size 9U)
Stack Height (mm) 4.5 mm (2 mm removable insole) 5 mm 7.5 mm 6.5 mm 5 mm
Heel to Toe drop (mm) 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm
Outsole 4.5 mm FeelTrue 3 mm 5.5mm FeelTrue® Vibram EcoStep 5 mm Vibram OmniFlex
Midsole Removable 2 mm insole 2 mm 2mm removable Feel The World® insole N/A N/A
Upper Material Mesh Polyester fabric Mesh Mesh and TPU Leather
Best For Running, gym, performance Running, gym Running, gym, casual Running, gym Running, gym, casual
Width Options Regular, wide Regular Regular Regular Narrow, Regular, Wide