Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Running? I Changed My Mind

Are barefoot shoes really good for running like many people say they are?

This is definitely something I changed my mind on. I used to be a staunch supporter of living your entire life in barefoot shoes. Sleep and dream in barefoot shoes. I was totally bought in, but it wasn’t based on science.

It was based on other people telling me to and I wasn’t equipped at the time to think critically about it.

Don’t get me wrong, I definitely think they’re extremely valuable for some people and they have their utility.

I’m just no longer breathing barefoot shoes like I used to.

In this video I steelman the barefoot shoe topic and examine the evidence point by point to inform you on whether or not barefoot shoes live up to all the hype.

I go through foot strength and structure, balance and performance, and injury prevalence.

I think there’s a ton of value here, whether you’re someone just looking to strengthen your feet or if you’re someone who’s curious about trying to run in barefoot shoes, I’m confident you’ll walk away from this episode with your answers.

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