Cushioned running shoes are just as bad for kids as they are for adults as these shoes were found to be detrimental to young runners still developing a running style. The study found that cushioned running shoes caused caused young runners to adopt mechanical risk factors, like heel striking, that are responsible for most common running-related injuries as compared with young runners who ran barefoot or in zero drop running shoes.
Cushioned running shoes do not prevent injury because multiple studies during the past few decades have found that cushioned running shoes amplify impact by causing the foot to land harder on the ground while not only encouraging bad mechanics, but these shoes make bad mechanics even worse.
The zero drop, Merrell Vapor Glove 2 minimalist trail runnng shoe performs well for running on grass, pavement and the treadmill and provides reassuring grip and traction for the trails as well as for obstacle course races.
Conventional running shoes are bad for your feet because these shoes have a narrow toe-box and a cushioned raised heel which was found to cause bunions.
The Xero Shoes Zelen is one of the lightest, thinnest and widest barefoot shoe out of the Xero Shoes lineup. The Zelen performs best when running in hot, dry conditions, but is also full of versatility that goes beyond running!
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