Shoes for that "barely there" feeling

Superkwing83
Superkwing83 Posts: 21 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone recommend a good shoe that has a "barely there" feel? I've heard runners use these types of shoes but I'm not a runner. Looking to use for kickboxing as I'm finding that the inner part of my foot hurts when I'm jumping around. A guy in my class has Merrell brand - says he has 5 pairs and uses for everything. Anyone else?

Additional notes:
I've kickboxed before without shoes and never had pain.
At a new gym and the floor's not as "cushiony" so haven't gone barefoot yet.
Shoes are only 4 months old.

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    These are usually labelled as "minimalist". Several brands make them. Do a little browsing and see what you like best. My husband has a pair of New Balance with Vibram bottoms he uses to deadlift that he likes.
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    I've been wearing Vivo Barefoot Evos and love them. They're completely minimalist - no cushion on the soles or anything. I got them on sale so I'd have a flat shoe for weight lifting, and then after a couple weeks of wearing them for that, I started adding back cardio, put on my old trusty sneakers and HATED the way those felt. I wear the Evos for just about everything now: lifting, cardio videos, running.
    I'd just like to get a pair with a little more traction on the soles for light hiking.
  • Superkwing83
    Superkwing83 Posts: 21 Member
    Thanks ladies, appreciate the responses! Doing my research now so just a matter of preference I guess.
    I'm planning to start lifting soon so good tip for further use.

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