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 Cushioned Running Shoes Are Bad
Running Shoes with Heel Height Greater than 3” Considered Health Hazard
Running shoes with heel height >3″ induces postural impairments causing running to be unusually challenging.
How Barefoot and Shod Running Effects the Proprioceptive System
The consistent theme that is emerging in the running community is that cushioned athletic footwear negatively affects the proprioceptive system in the feet, resulting in impairments in landing behavior judgment and control during running.
Flare Heeled Running Shoes Increase Ankle Movements
A new study found evidence to the contrary in that flared heel running shoes increase inappropriate ankle movements at touchdown during running.
Cushioned Shoes Cause Foot Sensory Processing Disorder
Wearing thick cushioned running shoes may have neuropathy implications, that is, wearing cushioned footwear may weaken the nerves in your foot in a way that […]