Are Cushioned Running Shoes Better for Running?

Cushioned running shoes aren’t always good for injury prevention. Emerging lines of research revealed that thick cushioned running shoes actually forces the foot into extreme positions, causing the ankles to work harder in stabilizing the foot through the touchdown and stance phases of running. Worse still, the increases in mechanical demands at the ankle ripples up the shin and knee, and was found to be a net contributor to ankle sprains, shin splints and runners knee as compared with minimalist footwear. Read more here!