Barefoot running is not only better for you, its essential for helping you avoid a damaging heel strike, and instead, encourages a safer and more economical forefoot strike. Barefoot running was found to do the most good in engaging reflexive responses which mainly play important roles in maintaining the body’s natural mechanical defences against high impacts. This is why barefoot runners are able to run with lighter and more responsive footsteps as compared with running in cushioned shoes which impedes nerve feedback at the feet. Read more here!
