There is a good article at Rei.com (http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/minimalist+shoes.html) about how to choose a good minimalist shoe. It has a chart comparing brands as well as help with how to get started with barefoot running.
Minimalist footwear can make it easier for someone to run but it depends on the person. Some people need extra cushion for their feet, and some people need less. So it all depends on the person and how much support their feet need. Minimalist footwear makes it feel like you are running barefoot.
Some alternative options to Vibram Five Fingers for minimalist footwear include Xero Shoes, Merrell Trail Glove, and Vivobarefoot. These brands offer similar barefoot-style shoes that provide a minimalist feel and natural foot movement.
You wear cleat's.
We wear shoes in order to protect our feet. We also wear shoes (and other footwear) for appearances sake (in that we belive the footwear improves our appearance).
Yes, they do.
Sandals.
ladies footwear
Nothing
The name of the footwear of Romanians in the past (especially in villages) is opincă (pl. opinci).
Underwear
Slippers
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