Does Foot Strike Matter When Running?
In running, foot strike does matter because mounting research shows that how you land on your foot directly affects your knee joint mechanics which was found to have an enormous influence on impact production.
Articles by Bretta Riches
Why Cushioned Running Shoes are Bad for Your Heels
Running shoes with a large cushioned heel was found to be a source of injury by signfiicantly increasing heel bone stress as compared with flatter running shoes.
Why Barefoot Running is Better for Your Hips
Barefoot running was found to do a significantly better job at protecting the hips from injury by keeping foot mechanics in a safer range than thick cushioned running shoes.
Be Lenka Trailwalker Review
The Be Lenka Trailwalkers sit on a 4mm thin, zero-drop, toothy grippy sole that provides one of the best barefoot feels, helping you move safely over tricky terrain in dry and slightly wet conditions. They are also supremely comfortable thanks to the exceptionally wide, soft leather upper.
Heel Strike Running Causes Overpronation
Heel strike running is one of the main causes of overpronation because the foot rollover process that occurs right after heel strike was found to force the heel into extreme positions, especially in shod (shoe) conditions as compared with barefoot running.