>>1932933I really like them so far, been using some Mini-mils for a few months.
>>1932972The basic thing is relatively thin soles (mine are 6mm), a generous toe area in the front of the shoe, and either a small or zero heel-to-toe drop. If you look at most boots, they have a significant heel-to-toe drop (raised heel of any sort) and usually the cushioning is pretty thick. Obviously your foot is not adapted to walk on a big thick heel, it's adapted to just walk on your foot. The theory goes that the big thick heel encourages you to land on or "strike" with the heel, whereas the more natural method is to land on your whole foot. The larger toebox lets you spread out your toes to adjust to terrain, as you would while wearing no shoes, and the thin sole lets you feel the ground. Ideally, minimalist shoes engage more of your leg and foot muscles, reducing risk of injury and wear/tear on joints.
