Say goodbye to overly structured, rigid, and inflexible footwear. If you think you need over-cushioned, over-supportive, and over-engineered footwear for everything from running errands to running ...

Running without shoes is no longer just a trend among elite athletes. More Americans are discovering how barefoot running can transform balance, stability, and overall movement quality in everyday ...

You may have seen people wearing minimalist shoes in the weight room or at CrossFit. Maybe you’ve crossed paths with a barefoot runner on a trail. You’re now interested in barefoot training.

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 ...

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.

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 ...