Natural Runner

Summary: Barefoot running shoe with a minimal 3mm sole, extra-wide toebox,, and leather/mesh upper.

Natural Runner

1. Overview

The Natural Runner by Realfoot is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Czech Republic with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

83%

*Measures how "barefoot" a brand/product is; also the links below support this research with a percent of sale.

**Use coupon code Andrew10 for 10% off. (:

Basic Details

  • Thin: [3mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [excellent] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [extra-wide] standard toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Realfoot Natural Runner has a extra-wide standard toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, natural, synthetic, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] leather, rubber.
  • Toebox: [standard] with more pointy shape.
  • Insole: [thin] removable.
  • Volume: [high] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Realfoot Natural Runner provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for road running, gym, casual, and walking in hot, warm, and cold climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [excellent] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [4] road running, gym, casual, walking.
  • Climate: [3] hot, warm, cold.

Andrew Folts

Andrew is a writer/filmmaker who creates video guides and reviews for a community of 25K+ creative rebels on YouTube.

Alternatives

Primal RunAmoc

Primal RunAmoc

89%

2–6mm

Extra-Wide

Leather

Handmade custom leather barefoot shoes with 2–7mm Vibram treads and extra-wide toebox.

Dash

Dash

86%

4–5mm

Extra-Wide

Vegan

Barefoot shoe with thin 4mm road sole, and extra-wide slip-in mesh upper for light training.

V-Trek

V-Trek

96%

4mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoes with durable 4mm Vibram sole and wide upper for hike, run, and train.