The London best: barefoot trainers

1. Vibram Fivefingers Komodo Sport

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)

2. Vivobarefoot Neo Trail

Vivobarefoot also makes barefoot shoes for everyday use, but this one is designed for off-road sports.

(£89, vivobarefoot.com)

3. Newton Gravity

Newton wants to convert runners to a forefoot strike, which its shoes are built to encourage. The Gravity is its best product. (£135, newtonrunning.co.uk)

4. Invo-8 Bare-X Lite 150

This shoe is super-light and has the all-important zero-drop from heel to toe that committed barefoot runners look for. (£85.50, barefootathlete.co.uk)

5. Nike Free Run +3

Gives you a natural running feel, but with a bit of support at the heel — and a choice of colours. (£80, store.nike.com)