One of the many reasons barefoot running is actually better for your feet is that it increases the ground-feel needed for the foot’s reflexes to prevent pavement pounding. This resulted in softer, lighter foot-falls that prevented dangerous rises in underfoot peak pressures and fracture-inducing stress on the foot as compared with running in thickly cushioned running shoes. Read more here about how barefoot running prevents foot bone fractures as compared with conventional running shoes. 
Why Barefoot Running is Better on the Feet
