Barefoot running has been an on-off trend for decades. It’s also a subject with two sides: those that believe barefoot running is good for you and others who report the opposite. We take a look at the ...

Barefoot running involves foregoing modern heavily-cushioned footwear, and either running completely unshod, or with barefoot running shoes that let you feel the ground beneath your toes while ...

But a debate about the benefits and safety of barefoot running has developed. Proponents believe that traditional running shoes, which often have arch supports, stiff soles and thick, cushy heels, are ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles ...

With the increasing popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, it is imperative that clinicians understand running mechanics and the potential implications of these footwear options.

Grounding (or earthing)—essentially, the practice of making physical contact with the Earth’s surface, also known as walking barefoot—has been a thing among true wellness heads for a minute now.

Michael Sandler, of Run Bare, was lucky to walk after a sever rollerblading accident broke his femur and left him without an anterior cruciate ligament in one leg. Michael Sandler, of Run Bare, was ...

You've probably been hearing a lot lately about barefoot running -- e.g., this article from yesterday's New York Times-- especially from runners who have tried it and become downright evangelical.

The latest trend among runners, barefoot running shoes look more like gloves than shoes. Indeed, they’re often called “five toe” shoes. Inspired by a growing enthusiasm for barefoot running, barefoot ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...