A strong, pliant foot is a runner’s friend. While it’s a moot point how you go about creating such a foot, certainly time ...

barefoot shoes can help some runners improve their balance, proprioception and foot strength, but if you’re used to cushioned ...

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

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 ...

When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk around barefoot on hard floors? It’s not the most comfortable feeling, but doctors say ...

no matter which type of running shoes you choose, says Vincent. To build that strength, she recommends practicing feet pianos, toe scrunching, barefoot calf raises, toe adduction and abduction ...