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.
Is it Better for You to Run Barefoot During Speed Sessions? YES!
Research shows that whether you’re running fast or slow, you are always at your mechanical best when you’re barefoot because it simulates the feet most directly, which does a better job at keeping your forefoot running mechanics in a safer range than cushioned running shoes.
