One of the many benefits of barefoot running is that it has proven to significantly reduce braking impact and joint loads on account of more optimal plantar (underfoot) proprioception (the awareness of joint and limb position and the forces acting on them). In this capacity, the nervous systems impact-moderating reflexes get switched on more fully and not to mention that pressure and pain-sensitive plantar nerve function are more likely found in these runners as compared with runners who run in thickly cushioned running shoes. Read more here about how barefoot running can immediately reign in your worst mechanical impulses via improved proprioception.
Barefoot Running Benefits: Better Proprioception
