Thick Cushioned Running Shoes

Cushioned running shoes sadly do not prevent injury because according to extensive research cushioned running shoes alter joint mechanics that accounts for all the impact that causes injury, especially servere injury like long bone injuries. Conversly, running barefoot or in minimalist shoes enhances neuromuscular programming of a more controlled forefoot strike, while pushing the rest of your stride mechanics in a more functional direction, making you far less prone to all injuries.