Do Barefoot Shoes Actually Help?

Aside from actually going barefoot, barefoot shoes are a leader in helping improve running form and balance, while making your feet strong enough so that they are no longer dependent on external support. How do barefoot shoes make you run better even though they lack cushioning? Protection from impact, not with increased underfoot cushioning, but with heightened ground-feel is what makes barefoot shoes so effective in preventing injury. The thin, flexible, flat sole supplies excellent ground-feel that stimulates the feet directly which engages the brain in a unique manner that activates and enhances withdrawal reflexes in the foot and leg to prevent over-striding, heel striking and over-pronation. Read more here!