The Z-Trail sandals from footwear maker Xero Shoes are true "barefoot" shoes. The sandals are so thin of sole, so minimal of strap, I routinely forget I'm wearing them. Which is the whole point: ...

Meanwhile, my brother prefers a different pair for his daily walks and calls the Xero HFS Original Road Runners his “go-to” for everything—from walking around his neighborhood in Chicago to playing ...

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