Why barefoot isn't best for most runners, Running
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#x3C;p>The barefoot trend has been embraced by lots of runners, but what about the long-term effects on the body? Cushioned-shoe devotee <strong>Michael Crawley</strong> writes in defence of trainers</p>
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The 14 Best Barefoot Shoes (2024): For Running or Walking
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Are Xero Shoes Good For Lifting? — Do It At Your Desk
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Barefoot running gains traction among hard-core runners
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Barefoot Running Vs. Trail Running
Barefoot Running: Benefits, Technique and Risks
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How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes - GearLab
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Is barefoot running for you?
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Barefoot Running Training Tips - Ted McDonald -- National Geographic
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The Pros and Cons of Running Barefoot or with Minimalist Shoes
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I Spent a Year in Barefoot Shoes — This Is What Happened
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Minimalist vs Maximalist Running Shoes
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Barefoot is best, but splinters are the worst: Multitasking Moms
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Two year long case study demonstrating an increase in arch height
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Barefoot Running: How Nike And Other Shoe Companies Are Taking It