Explore the surprising benefits and trade-offs of barefoot running and whether this popular trend truly builds stronger legs.

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Like every fitness activity, running has its niches. Some people want to fight for first-place finishes, others cover wildly long distances in ultrarunning and cross country. For diehard minimalists, ...

Milind Soman’s choice to run barefoot is not just a fitness statement but a reflection of body awareness, natural movement ...

Barefoot running and minimalist shoes offer less heel-cushioning. It is postulated that when an RFS runner changes from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe (or no shoe), landing on the heel will ...

Meanwhile, my brother prefers a different pair for his daily walks and calls the Xero HFS Original Road Runners his “go-to” ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- For David Uhlir of Grand Forks, when it comes to running, less is more. And he is not alone. Uhlir is one of a growing group of area runners who are excited about more "natural" ...

The debate over running shoes versus barefoot running continues among fitness enthusiasts. Understanding the benefits and ...

Going barefoot trains the soft tissues of your feet far more effectively than wearing shoes, says Simmons. It strengthens your arches, muscles, tendons and ligaments, as the lack of external support ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For the past fifteen years, one man's barefoot runs have commanded his west Nashville community's attention. They'd never seen anything quite like it. Now those runs are ...

Read on to learn what minimalist running shoes are and if they’re the right fit for you. Plus, we asked experts to share their top picks. What Is a Minimalist Running Shoe? Minimalist running shoes ...

With the increasing popularity of minimalist footwear and barefoot running, it is imperative that clinicians understand running mechanics and the potential implications of these footwear options.