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 ...

Whether you’re curious about barefoot running for a more natural trail experience, or you’re a rare toe striker in search of shoes that better support your running style, you’re going to see the terms ...

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, ...

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 ...

Natalie Collins has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, and Arthritis Australia. New Balance provided all shoes used in this study, ...

It was around four to six million years ago when humans first evolved to walk upright. We continued to evolve into superb long-distance walkers and runners, made possible by our arched feet, long ...

Regardless of the science that supports or refutes the potential benefits, some patients will insist on running barefoot or with minimalist footwear. The clinician should inquire about the intentions ...

Rik Scarce, a Skidmore College sociology professor, has produced a documentary, "Impact," on the debate over barefoot running versus running in shoes. Rik Scarce, 62, of Averill Park, discovered the ...

It’s a small, but yet remarkable, sample size. Writing in response to a late August column about the history of minimalist running, two men emailed almost immediately after its publication. Although ...

Barefoot running has gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts who believe it promotes a more natural running style. But is ...

I submit: one has never really gone out for a proper run, unless one has shuffled through a cornfield in Amish country, dodging a donkey who’s trying to kick you with its hind legs while passing gas ...

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.