A comprehensive discussion of the barefoot running debate, explaining the origins of the theory, its validity and potential stumbling blocks
Barefoot running
Barefoot running – the safe neutral ground
Thanks to everyone for the lively discussion on the . It certainly stimulated much more debate than I could keep up with, especially while travelling back from the UK. I know we’ve received many, many comments in response, and many readers don’t read those comments (though if you have some time, there are some good […]
Barefoot running and injuries
About four months ago, we did a lengthy series on barefoot running, which began with looking at how habitual barefoot runners’ mechanics different from shod runners’. That was followed up by a , where we looked at the evidence for barefoot running as a means to prevent injury. In that , looking at the Harvard study, […]
Barefoot running and shoes Q & A Part 5
The final instalment in a 5-part Q & A series on barefoot running. Today: innovation, the future and an ultimate conclusion
Barefoot running and shoes Q & A Part 4
Part 4 of our barefoot Q & A, tackling cushioning, proprioception, the strength of the foot & ‘intelligent’ muscle tuning