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.
Why Barefoot Running is Better on the Feet
Barefoot running switches on a range of nerve, reflexive and mechanical responses that prevent underfoot pressure from rising to damaging levels which reduces the risk of severe foot injuries vs thickly cushioned running shoes.