Barefoot running was found to prevent fatiguing muscle contractions and muscle activation from rising to pain and injury predisposing levels in the shins as compared with thick cushioned running shoes, which were found to make the shins work harder, while enduring more compressive forces linked to shin splints and fracture!
The big reason plantar fasciitis may arise in a new barefoot runner is that the plantar fascia is now playing a more active role in transferring elastic energy between certain areas of the foot to allow better spring during propulsion. Plantar fasciitis may arise as a temporary form of adaptive pain until the plantar fascia becomes strong enough to carry out its natural function as a spring mechanism. Essentially, with more barefoot running experience, plantar fasciitis will resolve once the plantar fascia adapts to the new running condition, which it will, so don’t worry and be patient because depending on your fitness level, everyone adapts differently to barefoot running.
Unlike conventional shoes, minimalist shoes are more beneficial for your feet because research has shown that there’s less stress on your foot. This is because of the wide, anatomically correct shape of a minimalist shoe allows your entire foot to expand, which expands the surface area of contact, thereby reduces uneven tendon, muscle and bone stress on the foot. At the same time, the unrestricted, flexible fit delivers a constant stream of engagement to promote more soft tissue growth and muscle strength development of the foot and leg.
Because of their full flexibility and wide fit, minimalist shoes were found to prevent the degeneration of soft tissues and muscles in the feet and in the ankle and calves. Also, minimalist shoes were found to make the foot’s arch better at storing energy-saving elastic power, which in turn, can reduce muscle costs by 17% as compared with traditional running shoes.
Leaning slightly forward when running proved more effective at engaging better leg swing control that prevents an over-stride, and results in significantly less impact at the knee, while providing more economical benefits, too, as compared with running too upright with your torso.
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