AKRON, Ohio — If you happen to see 53-year-old Erik Rueschman on the road in Akron, you might take a second glance. But, it's not because of his tall stature, cool cowboy hat and shades. Rather, it's ...

When people discover minimalist footwear, one of the first questions they ask is, "What is Hike Footwear good for?" Known for its wide toe box, zero-drop design, and lightweight flexibility, Hike ...

Grounding (or earthing)—essentially, the practice of making physical contact with the Earth’s surface, also known as walking barefoot—has been a thing among true wellness heads for a minute now.

How do you walk 3,100 miles across the United States? For Dutch citizen Anton Nootenboom, it’s a journey he is taking one step at a time — all without shoes on his feet. Nootenboom, also known as the ...

Our feet, marvels of evolutionary engineering with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, have become prisoners of modern footwear. This complex foundation that once ...

On TikTok, creators are describing barefoot shoes as “life-changing,” very demure, and “very mindful”— all of which are great selling points for footwear. But since the phrase “barefoot shoe” sounds a ...