Heel strike running was found to be a big risk factor for shin splints and fracture by causing a functional loss of impact absorption in the knee, while causing too much force-intensive stop and go (i.e. too much intense braking) as compared with forefoot running, which was found to do a better job at improving knee flexion, thereby reducing dangerous loads to the shins.
The hard truth is foot strike type in running matters immensely for injury prevention whereby forefoot running has been scientifically proven (references below article) to […]
Because it offers a more natural connection with the ground, running in barefoot shoes does a better job at improving the coordination of a proper forefoot strike, while discouraging a high impact heel strike. However, always make sure you never heel strike when you run, not just in a barefoot shoe, but even in a cushioned shoes as this landing pattern increases the risk of a boney fracture in the foot.
The reason why heel striking is so bad for running is because it’s the only foot strike pattern that produces the impact forces that directly cause long bone fractures.
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