Barefoot running

[Blaine Hawkes]

I've read a few posts that have mentioned barefoot running as a way of developing your stride, but why else would barefoot running be effective? Is it a matter of strengthening the legs and feet or is there more to it than this?

[Sasha Pachev]

Shoes restrict the motion of your foot through the stance phase (foot on the ground). Thus you learn habits that are dictated by the shoe rather than your body.

 

[Dave Holt]

Most importantly... it is just so fun!