Cushioned running shoes are actually un-protecting runners from injury by causing more impact at landing and more physical stressors during the stance phase of running. Below reveals decades of research proving that cushioned running shoes are a continuous mechanical interference that not only causes long-lasting damage to the shin and knee, but is equally damaging to your feet and overall running form.
Runners Strike the Ground Harder in Running Shoes Marketed as “State of the Art”
Runners strike the ground harder in shoes advertised as ‘state of the art’ and with having more ‘advanced shoe technology” compared to barefoot runners.