After attaching tiny wires to the feet of 16 intrepid volunteers, researchers found that certain muscles along the arch of the foot were more active while running in shoes than while running barefoot.

Growing evidence shows running shoes might do more harm than good. Our latest review suggests wearing shoes changes the way we run and weakens the foot in a way that can contribute to common ...

Developing a safe barefoot running technique is paramount to prepping potentially vulnerable feet for training. "The transition from conventional to barefoot running needs to be carried out ...

When I first approached this subject, in 2009, I sampled a pair of Vibram Five Fingers. At the time, those rubber gloves for your feet were pretty much the only "barefoot" option. Today, choices ...

Barefoot training helps you build strength from the ground up,” says certified personal trainer Amanda Dvorak. “Your feet ...

If you run in the barely-padded Vibrams, or barefoot, and bring the huge forces of running down on your unprotected heel, it's going to hurt, a lot. And you may end up injuring yourself worse.

Enhanced posture and alignment. Good posture comes from the ground up, beginning with your feet. “Barefoot training ...

How does a bare foot change our running pain and performance. Skip to content. Watch Live ... Simply put, is barefoot running better? In an attempt to find Hnin some answers, ...

It was 2011 the first time I tried to run in barefoot shoes. I was in my mid-20s, healthy and averaging about 20 miles a week. Born to Run was on my bookshelf (of course), and I had a brand-new pair ...

Growing evidence shows running shoes might do more harm than good. Our latest review suggests wearing shoes changes the way we run and weakens the foot in a way that can contribute to common ...