Research shows that whether you’re running fast or slow, you are always at your mechanical best when you’re barefoot because it simulates the feet most directly, which does a better job at keeping your forefoot running mechanics in a safer range than cushioned running shoes.
The flatter your running shoes, the less you run with lopsided and mechanical imbalances because you are better at connecting properly on your forefoot, whereas running shoes with a thick cushioned heel are a mechanical interference that continuously undermines your forefoot strike control.
If you want stronger, healthier looking feet, then yes, it’s better to wear minimalist shoes because you’ve got to get your feet to work on their own if you want to bulk up foot strength. The unrestricted, wide, fully flexible fit of minimalist shoes allows your feet to engage freely, which is the best way to get your feet to work effectively.
Another reason heel strike running is self-defeating is because there are too many negative forces at work on the foot-ankle complex which a lot of ankle injuries stem from as compared with forefoot running.
Long distance running, walking or hiking in dry or wet, sloppy conditons on harsh roads and rocky routes just got easier with the Saguaro Vitality III. These barefoot shoes are built with similar quality as Vivobarefoot, but at a cheaper price point that anyone can afford! Also, the shoes meshy upper makes the Vitality III super fun for water sports, but more important, the barefoot-first design makes the Vitality III the perfect introductory shoe for anyone looking to explore barefoot running!
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