Much of what you read here on this site is my attempt to translate the research I’m interested in, and which can be applied to the real world, in a way that makes it more “palatable” to you. This post, however, summarizes some of the “source” research, the scientific articles that I’ve had published in the last 12 months, for those wanting to see the academic side of the discussions we have.
Running shoes
The Vibram lawsuit, barefoot running and science perspectives
Vibram Five Finger shoes were last week ordered to pay $3.75 million in a class action lawsuit settlement. What it means for the barefoot running movement, and some scientific insights
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