For a long-shod population, shirking the shoes and incorporating barefoot running into a workout routine has become an attractive option for both competitive and part-time athletes. However, it's not ...

Christopher McDougall’s bestselling book Born to Run tells the enthralling story of the Tarahumara, or Rarámuri—an incredible group of indigenous runners who have learned to cover hundreds of miles ...

One of arguments in favor of barefoot running is that it will strengthen foot and ankle muscles that are otherwise left dormant in conventional running shoes. It's an idea that makes sense intuitively ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...

Fork stabs, dumbbell kicks and toe-knuckle sprints are powering Terrence Concannon to become the youngest person to complete ...

Running without shoes is no longer just a trend among elite athletes. More Americans are discovering how barefoot running can transform balance, stability, and overall movement quality in everyday ...

The pavement begins to warm under the summer Colorado sun as Michael Sandler jogs up Flagstaff Road near Boulder. Normally, this shouldn’t concern a runner. Sandler, however, is jogging barefoot.

The answer he got is: Much better. At least running barefoot seems better for the feet, producing far less impact stress compared to feet shod in fancy, expensive running shoes, according to a study ...

The M10L builds on a heritage style and adds innovative construction, delivering a shoe as comfortable on the trails as it is ...

Placing third at the Tiger Invitational cross-country meet last Friday was impressive enough, but Rhiannon Broyles drew a whole bunch of post-race attention because she lacked something most runners ...

With the increasing popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, it is imperative that clinicians understand running mechanics and the potential implications of these footwear options.