Demanding but comfortable: Road Glove Dash 2 by Merrell

What a nice shoe! Actually sits like a "glove" on the foot, does not press, wonderful! However, the running is unusual once, on the only 4 millimeters thick, from the back to the front flat outsole. The should allow but according to the manufacturer a good ground contact in the metatarsal area. All right, I think. But after 15 minutes my left calf complains, another 5 minutes later the right one. Apparently I walk mainly on the forefoot, so as not to put on too hard and strain the hip joints. In addition, I feel movement in my feet: The barefoot shoe seems to activate the muscles there? I like that again. The underground does not cause any problems, even stony sandy soil and cobblestones are pleasant to walk. But after half an hour, my calves threaten to refuse to work. On leaden legs I drag myself home.

For: Trained joggers and natural runners Category: Barefoot Shoe (Which type of running shoe fits your feet? Click here for the running shoe test) Price: about 110 euros Mass: 150 grams Store Finder:www.merrell.com Conclusion: Super comfortable shoe! Newbies in barefoot running should start with shorter distances to get used to the shoe slowly.

Buy running shoes: The most important tips

Find a good running or sports shop and get advice there. The seller should inquire about your amount of training, the preferred surface and your weight.
Buy the running shoes best in the evening, the foot expands during the day.
If available, bring your old running shoes to the store. From the wear of the soles, the seller can draw valuable conclusions for the right model for you. Also, a video analysis is useful if it is offered in the store.
Running shoes should cost you on average a size larger than their standard shoes. There should be at least a centimeter left in front of the longest toe.
You want to save money? Nevertheless, go to the specialist shop - and ask for reasonably priced discontinued models from the previous year.