Are Minimalist Shoes Actually Better?

There is converging evidence from multiple lines of research showing that once you switch from thick cushioned running shoes to minimalist shoes, only then do you begin to run with near optimal running form and far-less impact. This is because the thin sole in a minimalist shoe provides more ground-feel which adds more stimulus for enhanced neuromuscular responses that results in a smoother placement of the foot with the ground, a quicker removal of the foot off the ground and better adaptability over uneven terrain (because you can feel where you are stepping). The barefoot-fit and feel of minimalist shoes also enables improvements in your foot’s functional strength, such as increase fat pad thickness, which shields the little bones throughout the foot; you’ll also have fuller toe splay to increase surface area to aid in stronger balance control. Read more here about all the other evidence-backed reasons training in minimalist shoes will make you run better in the super running shoes.