Running barefoot (above left) or in barefoot-like running shoes, also known as minimalist shoes (above right) are the best tools for training your brain to avoid heel strike, and instead, land with a forefoot strike. The reason for this is our mechanics are most directly influenced by ground-feel at the feet, whereby the full feel of the ground enhances our reflexive responses to encourage the involvement of a softer, lighter forefoot strike over a heel strike, while making our feet stronger than ever! Read more here!
