Altra

This is the basic model from Altra and its most popular. It won the Runner’s World Best Debut in 2012. It is also our pick for best minimalist shoe. It uses Zero Drop, meaning there is no height change from the heel to the toe.

PRICE: $75
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This shoe is made to combine the benefits of minimalist running shoes with the comfort, protection, and support of a traditional running shoe. Just like any Altra shoe, it is zero drop, meaning there is no elevated heel.

PRICE: $74.99
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This is Altra’s mountain trail running. Like most other shoes from Altra, this one is designed to keep your feet as comfortable as possible with a wider toe-box and a design that deflects impact from rocks into the midsole.

PRICE: $109.99
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According to Altra, the male minimalist shoe Adam is the most versatile minimalist shoe ever created. Apparently the soles of this shoe can grip to any surface, from slick rocks to dusty trails.

PRICE: $51.99
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This is Altra’s female component of their most minimalist shoe. The Eve is made of a very breathable fabric to keep your feet at a comfortable temperature. They are modeled after the human foot so they are very comfortable to wear.

PRICE: $51.99
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The Samson has the great fit of the Altra Adam, their most minimalstic shoe, with a lace-up design and also a stronger midsole. The soles will grip to any surface, making it easy to transition between any type of trail.

PRICE: $99.99
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This shoe is the female version of the Altra Samson. It too is less minimalistic than Altra’s Adam and Eve due to the lace up design. It is tailored to the woman’s foot. It is zero drop, meaning there is no elevated heel.

PRICE: $99.99
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This shoe is modeled after the Altra Instinct model but they added a firmer midsole and a neat little stability wedge that you can insert if you have fallen arches. Since this is an Altra, it is zero drop from the toe to the heel.

PRICE: $104.99
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This is the women’s version of the Altra Provision. This shoe was modeled after Altra’s Intuition. It has a thicker midsole and, like the Provision, it comes with an optional stability wedge for ladies with fallen arches.

PRICE: $104.99
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