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 ...

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

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 ...

Improve balance, proprioception and foot strength Yes, barefoot shoes can help some runners improve their balance, ...

ATHLETICS Ireland’s first ever ‘Barefoot Race’ is taking place in Ballinrobe next Sunday. David Jennings has been talking to race organiser, Angie Hartnett.

New research suggests runners who wear a high heel-to-toe drop or heavier running shoes are less in tune with their foot ...

with some runners opting for spikes, while others prefer running barefoot. Most people wear shoes to protect their feet from injury, but recent studies have shown that certain types of shoes may ...