For most of human history, people walked and ran with little or nothing on their feet. Cushioned, motion-controlling running shoes are only a few decades old. The minimalist running philosophy starts from that fact and asks a simple question: if…

People come to barefoot running for different reasons. Some want fewer injuries, some want a stronger stride, and some simply like how it feels. None of these are guarantees. The evidence on barefoot running is mixed, and what helps one…