California Track & Running News Jan-Mar 2013, VOLUME 39 NUMBER 2 | Page 12

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Minimalist Shoes Winter 2013
In this review, our third annual look at minimalist shoes, we examine this growing category and
feature 7 new shoes and one updated model for you to consider. In deciding what a minimalist shoe
is, we use the following ranges: a minimal heel-to-forefoot drop (5 millimeters or less); minimal
support (can fold down the heel of the upper or pinch the sides of the heel together) and little sole
structure (should be able to twist torsionally with little resistance); and light in weight (under 10 ounces
for a men’s size 11). Shoes that satisfy at least two of these three characteristics we classify as
minimal. Your use of minimalist shoes will