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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It may be time to ditch your shoes, according to some fitness experts and athletes. Well, while lifting, ...

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Most modern-day runners have long subscribed to a sole belief: The more cushion in their shoes, the less impact on their feet when they strike the ground, the better it is for their bodies. It’s only ...

The debate over running shoes versus barefoot running continues among fitness enthusiasts. Understanding the benefits and risks can help runners choose the best approach for foot health and ...

Barefoot running was popularised by Christopher McDougall’s 2009 book Born to Run(Iván F. Irigoyen; Flickr.com/CC/by-nc-sa/2.0) Just like in art, there are ...

It's common knowledge that pointy-toed high-heels spell hell for feet (does anyone actually like wearing them?). What's not so well-known is the fact that your cushy running shoes can also negatively ...

Here’s the short list of the possible benefits of barefoot running: (1) Fewer injuries, due to “natural running;” (2) faster speed, due to increased running economy, from zero weight on feet. Here’s ...

Can fat-soled shoes that appear to have been constructed in part from marshmallows help you run better? The first study of a new kind of thickly cushioned running shoe suggests that this type of ...

If you’ve gone shopping for running shoes sometime in the past decade, you’ve almost certainly come across the term “zero-drop”—a now-widespread buzzword that refers to the difference in cushioning ...