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, ...

LOS ANGELES -- Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod. The first time he tried it two years ...

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 ...

Running without shoes is no longer just a trend among elite athletes. More Americans are discovering how barefoot running can transform balance, stability, and overall movement quality in everyday ...

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 ...

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, ...

Fork stabs, dumbbell kicks and toe-knuckle sprints are powering Terrence Concannon to become the youngest person to complete a shoeless Boston Marathon ...

Over my 44 years of running, I have had some decent success and am still at it, chasing a good run each day. I have met thousands of runners of all qualities. Just this week, I thought of one of them, ...

Barefoot boy summer ” has been canceled. That’s according to podiatrists alarmed at recent reports that people (men in particular) are losing their shoes and hitting the streets—heading to coffee ...

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.