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

There’s nothing quite like running in minimalist running shoes. They have thin soles, are flexible, and are optimized for responsiveness, so you can get a better feel for the earth beneath your ...

A few years ago, barefoot running shoes were hailed as the latest miracle cure for all running injuries. These minimally ...

Discover the critical flaw runners are making each time they choose their new shoes and how they can prevent frequent ...

Although the associations between high-heeled shoes and injury were clear, its difficult to prove that heel-to-toe drop ...

Would you try barefoot training? An expert explains why it might be time to stop wearing trainers during your workouts. Now that some restrictions have eased and gyms have reopened, many of us ...

Barefoot shoes are designed to mimic walking or running without footwear, encouraging the feet to move naturally. Unlike traditional shoes, which often have restrictive shapes and cushioned soles ...

These days, there's no shortage of choice when it comes to running shoes. Footwear is lighter, more comfortable and faster than ever before, leading to PBs on race days, quicker recovery from hard ...

Runners wearing thick-heeled sneakers were more likely to get injured than those wearing flatter shoes, a recent study from ...

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 ...

As with a barefoot running shoe, modifying your stride is important in some situations, but not at normal walking pace. However, the amount of flex on offer here does pose a bit of a challenge ...