Why is it Easier to Run Barefoot?
Its easier to run barefoot because it deepens your reflex coordination to land with an improved forefoot strike that’s significantly more responsive and SAFE than running in thick cushioned running shoes.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Vivobarefoot Primus Road Review
The Vivobarefoot Primus Road is a zero-drop barefoot running shoe that sits on a 3-mm thin sole built for running low to high mileage on the roads and other harder surfaces. The upper is also incredibly light and airy, making it easier to feel fast and comfortable on hotter days.
Is Heel Striking Bad Form in Running?
The specific impacts and physical stressors in heel strike running are the single biggest contributors to most injuries, especially severe injuries as compared to forefoot running, which is well on record for preventing all the injuries caused by heel strike running.
Barefoot vs Minimalist Shoes: Why Barefoot is Better for Fixing Your Form!
More research proves that bad mechanics get corrected faster and more sustainably with barefoot running than minimalist running shoes.
How Do You Fix Knee Pain From Running? Land on Your Forefoot NOT Your Heel!
Forefoot running was found to be significantly safer on the knees than heel strike running because it improves the stability of the knee during stance, resulting in less rotational and torsional stress on the joint.