While different, barefoot running is not superior to running with shoes. barefoot running creates its own kind of injuries, and studies show it doesn't actually improve performance.
Supporting arguments · 3
- When our ancestors ran barefoot, the terrain they ran on was not man-madeWe now run primarily on concrete and therefore need shoes that protect our bones and joints from sustained impact on these surfaces
- There is not enough evidence to show that barefoot running is beneficial
- We should protect ourselves from the impact of running with appropriate cushioning.