If you have been in a sporting goods store lately, you might have noticed that an ultralight, minimalist revolution of thinner and lighter clothing and gear is underway. Companies have been using new technology and high-priced materials to produce lighter and lighter products.
The revolution worked its way from jackets to tops to shorts all the way down to our shoes.
Minimalist footwear began to appear in the running world during the mid-1990s. Although humans have been trekking and running with little or no footwear for centuries, “Barefoot” Ken Bob Saxton is credited with bringing the idea of hitting the ground running in your bare feet to the American masses. In 1997, Bob set up BarefootRunning.com to encourage others to follow in his footsteps….