Ironically, the latest running-shoe
technology focuses on the merits of going shoeless. Superlightweight
(and supercolorful) Nike Free Run+ 2 (bottom, nike.com; $90) and New
Balance NB Minimus (center, newbalance.com; $100) are designed to mimic
the body’s natural barefoot gait, thereby strengthening foot muscles and
increasing control. Adidas ClimaCool Ride takes the theme in a different
direction, providing maximum ventilation to keep feet cool and dry, even
without socks (top, shopadidas.com; $90).
Foot Loose
Ironically, the latest running-shoe
technology focuses on the merits of going shoeless. Superlightweight
(and supercolorful) Nike Free Run+ 2 (bottom, nike.com; $90) and New
Balance NB Minimus (center, newbalance.com; $100) are designed to mimic
the body’s natural barefoot gait, thereby strengthening foot muscles and
increasing control. Adidas ClimaCool Ride takes the theme in a different
direction, providing maximum ventilation to keep feet cool and dry, even
without socks (top, shopadidas.com; $90).


















