Transitioning from regular running shoes to minimalist footwear ... We consider any shoe with a stack height under 10mm a “barefoot” shoe, offering a near-shoeless experience.

Methods Ground reaction force data and kinematics were collected from 22 highly trained runners during overground running while barefoot and in three shod conditions (minimalist shoe, racing flat and ...

Background Advocates of barefoot running suggest that it is more natural and may be a way to minimise injury risk. In contrast, opponents believe shoes are needed to adequately cushion and support the ...