Forefoot striking is better than heel striking when running! This is because landing with a forefoot strike is how humans interact best when running since it’s how humans evolved to run barefoot for hunting. Not to mention, modern-day habitual barefoot runners land with a forefoot strike, not a heel strike. Heel striking when running is a consequence of thick heeled running shoes and its landing pattern that we haven’t adapted for, which is why heel strike running is consistently correlated with all running injuries. Read more here!
