Forefoot running is better for the shins than heel strike running because it was found to do a better at reducing opposing forces on the shins by aligning the shin more vertically at landing.
Heel strike running is bad for the knees because it produces too many opposing forces on the knee. The only way to prevent these forces is with forefoot runnng.
Heel strike running was found to increase rapid contractions in the anterior tibialis (the muscle that runs down the front of the shin) which was found to be a risk factor for shin splints as compared with forefoot running.
One way to stop your shins from hurting when you run is to avoid landing with a heel strike and instead land with a forefoot strike. This is because forefoot running was found to have the biggest improvements in reduing opposing forces off the shins.
Forefoot running is better for your hips because it engages certain stride parameters that directly reduces stress on the hip while loading more energy through the hip vs heel strike running.
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