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127: The Naked Truth: Is Barefoot Running Useful For Injury Prevention And Performance?

Science for Sport Podcast

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The Difference Between a Wedged Heel and a Barefoot Style Shoes

With a barefoot style minima shoe, the drop goes from zero to four millimeters. This means your foot is flatter to the ground and you're not extending your stride length too much. The other thing that's pretty big with these ah minimal shoes is the sensation you get. So when you're dealing with a traditional running shoe, you have a big bulk of foam, or whatever the material is, separating your foot from the ground.

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