A strong, pliant foot is a runner’s friend. While it’s a moot point how you go about creating such a foot, certainly time ...

Both barefoot running and sand walking can enhance your cardiovascular health by raising your heart rate and promoting better blood circulation. Running is a fantastic cardiovascular exercise that can ...

There’s nothing quite like running in minimalist running shoes. They have thin soles, are flexible, and are optimized for responsiveness, so you can get a better feel for the earth beneath your ...

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 ...

Topo is one popular brand known for its barefoot shoes and the ST-5 is Cunha's top pick from the company. They're designed ...

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 ...

Sprinting barefoot across 100 metres of Lego blocks feels kind of like getting the world’s worst foot massage, says Gabrielle Wall.