A few years ago, barefoot running shoes were hailed as the latest miracle cure for all running injuries. These minimally ...

Barefoot running has gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts who believe it promotes a more natural running style. But is it truly beneficial for your joints, or does it lead to more harm than ...

US-based brand Xero has made a name for itself since launching in 2009, by producing some of the best barefoot shoes on the ...

Layla Santanello, 20, was last seen running barefoot from a hotel in June 2023. Her family fear the worst but are still ...

Minimalist shoes are lightweight with less cushioning and arch support than traditional running shoes, and normally, they have a heel drop between zero and 8 millimeters. Barefoot shoes might have ...

Methods Ground reaction force data and kinematics were collected from 22 highly trained runners during overground running while barefoot and in three shod conditions (minimalist shoe, racing flat and ...

Background Advocates of barefoot running suggest that it is more natural and may be a way to minimise injury risk. In contrast, opponents believe shoes are needed to adequately cushion and support the ...