BAREFOOT RUNNING NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MOST RUNNERS
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.
"I am not a barefoot running enthusiast. After the publishing of the book Born to Run, there were many injuries and many lawsuits from that book. It is certainly wonderful for runners who have no foot issues, but if you pronate, you want to be in a well cushioned supportive shoe," says Douglas Tumen, DPM, a podiatrist in Woodstock, NY and author of Ask the Foot Doctor.
Dr. Doug Tumen |
"There was a big fad for a long time when people got minimalist shoes like Vibram 5 Fingers. All that is great if you have a soft surface to run on, but it does tend to lead to more injuries. I don't recommend it because we see way too many injuries," says Dr. Tumen.
Source: Ray Graf, WAMC [2/8/21]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News