--- product_id: 90191011 title: "AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red" brand: "azani" price: "¥3398" currency: JPY in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/90191011-azani-rapid-racer-minimal-running-shoes-barefoot-trail-and-road store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red **Brand:** azani **Price:** ¥3398 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red by azani - **How much does it cost?** ¥3398 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/90191011-azani-rapid-racer-minimal-running-shoes-barefoot-trail-and-road) ## Best For - azani enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted azani brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This pair of running shoes is light weight and provides comfort while on the move. It is embedded with soft sole. ## Images ![AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71J35uwpi4L.jpg) ![AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614l5sBeNqL.jpg) ![AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YG1AXrweL.jpg) ![AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51U-J-oa3PL.jpg) ![AZANI Rapid Racer Minimal Running Shoes | Barefoot Trail and Road Running Shoe - Fitness, Athletic Zero Drop Sneaker-Red - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711wcZVRziL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: can this shoe be in comparison to vibrams ? has anyone used it for full marathons ?** A: I bought it, not even close to vibrams. Try Merrell instead. **Q: is this suitable for flat feet ?** A: Yes **Q: can the shoe handle getting wet** A: Yes. **Q: Is socks usage recommended with this sort of shoe?** A: Yes unless you can wash the shoes often as they get smelly if worn barefoot ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Product - worth the value ! *by S***P on 25 January 2019* I'm an amateur runner & was so far using an Adidas shoe with some cushion, but had started developing some pain in the arch of the foot. So, I bought these shoes a day before running a half Marathon & wasn't sure how it would pan out for me since I had not practiced in it. Product was delivered on time and quality was as expected. The run was fantastic & I couldn't be happier with the performance - its super light & almost felt like running barefoot. I'm looking forward to use it in all my runs - hopefully it is durable enough.Only thing to look out for is the size. I bought a UK 9, based on my foot measurement (which is 27.5cm). However, UK9 for this shoe is 29cm. Though I did not feel it was oversized - I'm guessing because of the padded socks & also that there some inevitable swelling in the feet during a long run.All in all, worth the spend. ### ⭐ Another poor design by Azani? *by M***A on 13 July 2019* 1) Regular runner. Usually, run in Asics.2) Thought of switching to minimal shoes. Merrell/vibram are not easy to get hold of in India. So, was very excited to see an Indian brand.3) RETURNED. Primary reason is the toe box is very narrow and uncomfortable to the point that you are aware of it just standing in them. Not that "oh it would be good to have bit more room" - it just was very narrow.4) Additionally, overall, poor material quality.5) Had tried their Sonic shoes in 2016 and had to return because they make loud, irritating noise on every step.6) Makes me wonder if there is a significant room for improvement in Azani's design and QA team?7) Would it be a good idea, if, Azani connects with some runners before designing and releasing the shoes?Disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A few issues with build quality and toe box, but overall a decent intro to minimalist shoes. *by S***A on 28 August 2020* Fit was decent - pretty much as expected. Reasonably comfortable, though the toe box needs to be wider. I had to tape my little toes to prevent blisters, but after a week or so the shoe opened up. Fits pretty well now. A definite downside is that the sole on both shoes is coming detached in some places. This was also easily fixed with a bit of shoe adhesive, but still annoying. Shouldn't really be happening with a new shoe. Overall the build quality is not what you would expect for the price.On the positive side, given the cost of other barefoot brands, it's not a bad introduction to minimalist shoes. Once you get used to the less arch support and zero drop, it's a pretty comfortable shoe. The sole is pretty good and provides a decent amount of feedback for a first-time minimalist experience.TL;DR - a few issues with build quality and toe box, but overall a decent intro to minimalist shoes. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/90191011-azani-rapid-racer-minimal-running-shoes-barefoot-trail-and-road](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/90191011-azani-rapid-racer-minimal-running-shoes-barefoot-trail-and-road) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-08*