It’s fair to say that, for much of that period, human beings would have been running sans shoes, for the simple reason that ...

Sprinting barefoot across 100 metres of Lego blocks feels kind of like getting the world’s worst foot massage, says Gabrielle Wall.

Have you heard of ‘barefoot’ shoes? This minimalist movement advocates for walking and running without traditional shoes, instead using barely-there footwear designed to promote natural foot ...

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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 ...