Are Minimalist Shoes Good for Running?

Are Minimalist Shoes Better for Running?

22/10/2025 Bretta Riches 1

Running in minimalist shoes is incredibly benefits on so many levels. For one, it was found to make the Achilles tendon and the foot’s arch a more effectual spring, which was found to improve muscle metabolism. At the same time, the wide, unrestrictive fit makes your foot work independently, which works best for increasing healthy tissues and muscle strength in the foot and ankle.

Are Cushioned Running Shoes Better for Running? Not Always!

Are Cushioned Running Shoes Better for Running? Not Always!

27/03/2025 Bretta Riches 2

The worst type of running shoe for injury prevention are those with soft thick compressible underfoot materials vs firmer cushioning, or even running barefoot! In fact, soft cushioned running shoes was primarily responsible for ankle injury as compared with firmer cushioned running shoes, or barefoot running.

How Heel Strike Running Causes Chronic Injury

How Heel Strike Running Causes Chronic Injuries

15/01/2025 Bretta Riches 1

Heel strike running causes chronic injury because of the heel-to-toe rollover action of the foot that occurs after heel strike was found to produce the highest jolt, jarring, jerky, braking and loading forces that cannot be reducible by cushioned running shoes, but with forefoot running only.

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