If you haven’t heard of Barefoot Bobby, he’s a 58-year-old runner from Bangalore, India, who has taken the world by storm ...

barefoot shoes can help some runners improve their balance, proprioception and foot strength, but if you’re used to cushioned running shoes you need to transition very slowly indeed to avoid ...

2 Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 Department of Movement Science, Biomechanics, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ...

Sprinting barefoot across 100 metres of Lego blocks feels kind of like getting the world’s worst foot massage, says Gabrielle Wall.

Discover the differences between narrow toe shoes and barefoot shoes xpert explains how muscle contraction varies in regular footwear impacting foot health and biomechanics ...

They promote natural movement and are believed to strengthen foot muscles and improve balance, and their lightweight design could reduce fatigue over long distances. For running, barefoot shoes ...

Background Advocates of barefoot running suggest that it is more natural and may be a way to minimise injury risk. In contrast, opponents believe shoes are needed to adequately cushion and support the ...

weight lifting trainers which allow your feet to better grip. You can get barefoot-style trainer for running, but whether you wear these or a cushioned trainer is down to preference. However ...

Walking barefoot can reinforce the muscles in your feet. Milan Markovic via Getty Images When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk ...