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 ...

Additionally, running outdoors barefoot may expose you to hazards, so it’s wise to wear shoes to avoid stepping on sharp objects or uneven terrain.

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 ...