Methods Ground reaction force data and kinematics were collected from 22 highly trained runners during overground running while barefoot and in three shod conditions (minimalist shoe, racing flat and ...

Additionally barefoot runners reported less plantar fasciitis than the shod group. Conclusions Barefoot running is associated with fewer overall musculoskeletal injuries/runner, but similar injury ...

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

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

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 ...

For some runners, high heel-to-toe drop shoes (the difference between the height of the heel and the forefoot), which you’ll ...