This week, the Tar Heel Traveler honors people he has profiled who have since passed away. Such as Warren Boone of Spring Hope who died last month. Warren was famous for almost never wearing shoes ...

These shoes, also known as barefoot shoes, are traditionally lightweight, have flexible soles, and offer less material support in the heel and less arch support. Walking barefoot in your house is ...

According to Dr. Shine John, D.P.M., a podiatric surgeon at Shine Foot & Ankle Center, plantar fasciitis—or the inflammation of the ligament band that runs from your heel to your toes—is at ...

A zero-drop design (no height difference between heel and toe ... so you can pop these trainers on casually too. Unlike some barefoot designs, the Scrambler still has good grip thanks to Michelin ...

wear shoes with a low to moderate heel, solid arch support, and a sturdy sole, adding a supportive insole (like Superfeet or Powerstep) if necessary. Avoid flimsy flats and walking barefoot ...

Before you start shopping for new shoes, it’s important to know what constitutes minimal or barefoot footwear. Main features include a wide toe box, zero-drop footbed (meaning your heel is the ...