Explore the surprising benefits and trade-offs of barefoot running and whether this popular trend truly builds stronger legs.

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.

People might think they're crazy, but barefoot runners, even those who pursue punishing marathons sans shoes, say that freeing your feet from the confines of a sneak is just as God and nature intended ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- For David Uhlir of Grand Forks, when it comes to running, less is more. And he is not alone. Uhlir is one of a growing group of area runners who are excited about more "natural" ...

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Runners, there's a growing trend to help your feet, but you may have to say goodbye to what some consider to be the most important piece of running gear. A Wake Forest University study finds up to 65 ...

There’s dopamine in dirt. While she’s quick to correct herself from a scientific perspective, that’s one of the ways April Pitroff Varellas puts it. “There’s chemicals in dirt that connect to dopamine ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tempted to join the barefoot running craze? Begin with baby steps, experts say. Turning those tender feet into all-terrain vehicles takes time. "The question isn't whether you can ...

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 ...

The Wall Street Journal's Tara Parker-Pope explores whether barefoot running is better in this story. We were born barefoot. We didn't come with shock absorbers or midsoles or wave blades on the ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result. The ...

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 ...