More research proves arch support is incredibly bad for the structure and fucntion of the arch and is considered a continuing mechanical interference that prevents the arch from fully participating as an invaluable energy-saving spring.
Heel strike running is bad for the leg, not just by burdening the leg with more impact loads, but by causing the stance leg to be more unbalanced and ‘wobbly’, which increases the risk for a hyperextension injury to the leg.
Becaue of their stiff structure, traditional running shoes are bad for the knees because these shoes were found to push the feet and ankle into extreme positions, resulting in increased rotational stess up the shin to the knee.
One reason heel strike running is bad for the Achilles is that at heel strike, greater compressive impact is loaded through the tendon which was found to initiate degreeatniove changes to the tendon as compared with forefoot running.
More studies show that there’s no way to heel strike safely when running. Manipulating other stride parameters, wearing shoes with more cushioning and strengthening your core was found to do nothing to reduce the damaging impact and other physical stressors accompanied by landing heel-first when running.
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