Transitioning from regular running shoes to minimalist footwear ... We consider any shoe with a stack height under 10mm a “barefoot” shoe, offering a near-shoeless experience.

2 Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 Department of Movement Science, Biomechanics, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ...

For running, barefoot shoes encourage a forefoot or midfoot strike ... up nicely as an aquatic shoe for swimming or walking near water. The super-sporty looks may not be for everyone.

"[They can also] strengthen the muscles and joints in your feet and ankles that are naturally weakened as a result of wearing shoes. When practised with accurate form, barefoot running can improve ...

And so the barefoot running boom was born. In principle, it makes a lot of sense: human beings are born to run; manmade running shoes lead us to unlearn this innate skill; therefore, we should ...

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 ...