One of the many big reasons it’s better for you to run barefoot more often is that it helps you run with better form in shoes. When you run barefoot, the sensation of tactile pressures are communicated more directly to your brain which engages more reflexive responses that results in significantly lighter, more controlled and adaptive footsteps. Better yet, running barefoot improves nerve feedback by strengthening connections between motor nerves whereby the more you run barefoot, the more the proper forefoot running mechanics are hardwired in your muscle memory, allowing you to uphold these functional mechanics in shoes. Read more here!
Is it Better for You to Run Barefoot?
