Question

what does the idiom in this text suggest? for many runners who prefer running barefoot but still want some support and protection, minimalist shoes are the best thing since sliced bread. the shoes are as soft as freshly baked bread. the shoes are a fabulous invention. the shoes are comfortable and flexible.

Explanation:

The idiom "the best thing since sliced bread" is a common English phrase used to describe something that is considered an excellent, wonderful, or highly useful invention or innovation. It does not refer to the physical properties of bread like softness, nor directly to comfort/flexibility, but to the high regard for the item as a great creation.

Answer:

The shoes are a fabulous invention.