Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Walkers and Runners?

Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Walkers and Runners?
Taking your time to transition to wearing new shoes is very important, especially when it comes to minimalist footwear.katyapulka/Shutterstock
|Updated:

If you have been in a sporting goods store lately, you might have noticed that an ultralight, minimalist revolution of thinner and lighter clothing and gear is underway. Companies have been using new technology and high-priced materials to produce lighter and lighter products.

The revolution worked its way from jackets to tops to shorts all the way down to our shoes.

Jeff Gardner
Jeff Gardner
Author
Dr. Jeff Gardner, Ph.D., has a background in biology and teaches and researches at Regent University. His interests include the relationship between media use and our physical and spiritual well-being. An avid backpacker, when not writing, lecturing or traveling, he can be found somewhere on trail. You can reach him at [email protected]
Related Topics