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Minimalist training shoe reviews

6 shoes reviewed

  • Minimalist

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  1. Adidas The Total
    93
    Superb
    Adidas The Total
    Any color
    Adidas The Total - Black (JP6194)
    $120
    See on Adidas
  2. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit
    New
    76
    Decent
    Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit
    $170 $85
    Save 50%
    See on Shoebacca
  3. Nike Flex Control 4
    86
    Good
    Nike Flex Control 4
    Any color
    Nike Flex Control 4 - Black (CD0197002)
    Nike Flex Control 4 - White/Smoke Grey/Black (CD0197100)
    Nike Flex Control 4 - Gris (CD0199001)
    $65 $60
    Save 8%
    See on KICKS CREW
  4. Reebok Nano 2.0
    91
    Great
    Reebok Nano 2.0
    $120 $85
    Save 29%
    See on Reebok
  5. New Balance Minimus TR v2
    71
    Bad
    New Balance Minimus TR v2
    $130
    See on New Balance
  6. Inov8 Bare-XF Pro
    90
    Great
    Inov8 Bare-XF Pro
    $160
    See on Holabird Sports

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Go all out when researching about your first or maybe the nth pair of minimalist trainers. We have put together our reviews of velcro slip-ons, low-drop pairs, and lightweight mid-tops—all on this page. Check out each of the shoes and read our informative reviews that tackle the minimalist training shoes' strengths and weaknesses.