More runners in the United States are rethinking their technique as barefoot running gains popularity for its impact on ...

A simple, science-backed approach to building strength, improving foot health, and boosting long-term performance—without ...

Whether you’re curious about barefoot running for a more natural trail experience, or you’re a rare toe striker in search of shoes that better support your running style, you’re going to see the terms ...

Like every fitness activity, running has its niches. Some people want to fight for first-place finishes, others cover wildly long distances in ultrarunning and cross country. For diehard minimalists, ...

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 ...

Natalie Collins has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, and Arthritis Australia. New Balance provided all shoes used in this study, ...

People might think they're crazy, but barefoot runners, even those who pursue punishing marathons sans shoes, say that freeing your feet from the confines of a sneak is just as God and nature intended ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- For David Uhlir of Grand Forks, when it comes to running, less is more. And he is not alone. Uhlir is one of a growing group of area runners who are excited about more "natural" ...

Enter the best minimalist running shoes. The concept behind minimalist shoes for running is that they can help your ankles and feet get stronger, promoting overall lower body strength and stability.

Start by asking yourself why you want to run in a minimalist shoe. Scott Douglas, author of The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running, looks at why you should—or ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For the past fifteen years, one man's barefoot runs have commanded his west Nashville community's attention. They'd never seen anything quite like it. Now those runs are ...

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.