Are There Benefits to Running Barefoot?

There are more health benefits to barefoot running than shoes. For one, barefoot running helps you use your forefoot strike more efficiently, while other motor actions are most efficient, such as a shorter stride, higher cadence and a wider stance width. These mechanical modifications work best because research-wise its been the most effective at reducing net-impacts, while loading more spring energy through the arch and Achilles tendon. These are just a few of the important differences between barefoot and shod (shoe) running, and is the big reason adding barefoot running to your training can solve multiple problems at once. Read more here!