Vivo Barefoot Shoes

Galahad Clark, a member of the famous Clarks dynasty, says he wants to make shoes obsolete: "Barefoot is the gold standard," according to the boss of small running shoe company Vivobarefoot. Feet first: Galahad Clark tests the Barefoot range.

Vibram is barefoot leader, known for the individual toes in its design. The Komodo Sport is suitable for a variety of sports. (£130, vibramfivefingers.uk.com) Vivobarefoot also makes barefoot shoes for everyday use, but this one is designed for

The inside stayed a little squishy. I guess if I really want the insides to drain off there's always the Gnarkosi (or my Vivo Barefoot Ultras). Teva has several other shoes that use the ion-mask technology, which seems pretty great.

In addition to Vibrams and Merrell Barefoots, the The Outdoor Store also carries the lightweight Vivobarefoot Brand. Prices of all these brands range from $80 to $100 and are available for women and men. Fleet Feet on Bloomfield Ave. also has a nice

Vivobarefoot makes a huge selection of barefoot running sneakers and is one of the original proponents of the running technique — the company has been making these shoes for over a decade. And all the company's sneakers are "produced sustainably using