In turns out that there’s a big difference in underfoot pressure distribution and intensity between runners who run barefoot or in barefoot running shoes vs runners who run in thickly cushioned running shoes. Research has found that the softer and thicker the underfoot cushioning in a shoe, the greater the peak underfoot pressures at the touchdown and stance phases of running, potentially putting more fracture-inducing stress on the foot. Read more here about how thickly cushioned running shoes increases your risk of a foot fracture.
