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

When these are functioning properly, posture improves. People who walk barefoot or wear minimalist shoes, like barefoot running shoes, may improve their posture. Stepping outside and exploring ...

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 ...

Our expert shared a list of conditions that put people at a risk if they walk barefoot. One of the most common issues aggravated by barefoot walking is plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs ...

This person also remembers: "He would run around the office barefoot. He would jump on his desk, or jump on the conference table barefoot and yell at people." Not all of that yelling was negative.

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 ...