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Thinking of going minimalist? Here are two shoes that will ease you into the near-barefoot running movement with style and comfort – the inov-8 255 and Saucony Mirage.

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Earlier this year, inov-8 introduced a line of road running shoes. The 255 provides the most cushion making it the least minimalist and a nice shoe for a transition to this approach.
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With the Mirage, Saucony delivered a great lightweight trainer. It provides just enough cushion and control to make those used to a more traditional shoe feel right at home while still easing into the minimalist movement.
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One of the lightest running jackets on the market, the Mountain Hardwear Geist doesn’t skimp on features. It packs down to the size of a baseball and still has plenty of pockets, vents and heft.
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Trail running has picked up some legitimate steam in the past few years. Many top-flight shoe companies have entered this cross-over segment. For this test, we stayed with some of the specialist shoe makers – La Sportiva, Montrail and Salomon – that helped pioneer the category.
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Salomon has long been a go-to brand in the skiing market. The company is broadening their focus with a range of trail running products. At the top end of their trail running line up is the XT Wings II.
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