Is it Hard to Run Barefoot?

Contrary to popular belief, running barefoot, even on pavement, is the opposite of hard in that you’ll be surprised at how easy, natural and fast running barefoot actually feels! This is because it instantly promotes energy efficiency by transforming the ground’s sensory stimuli into functional movements that includes forefoot striking, less knee stiffness and safely aligned ankle, shin and upper body positions. These major mechanical realignments, fuelled by the constant ground feedback, is why you feel so peppy and extremely light on your feet. Better yet, running barefoot promotes a natural rebuilding of a stronger foot by letting your feet work the way they should, and that will also drive better balance stability! Read more here about why running barefoot is what you need to do to make you run safer in shoes!