What Are the Risks and Benefits of Barefoot Running?

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A rising trend among runners is ditching their shoes and hitting their runs barefoot. Those who are following the barefoot running approach say it helps their feet move more naturally and may lower their chances of getting hurt.

Research has shown that running without shoes can make you about 4% more efficient. However, we don’t have enough solid evidence yet to say if barefoot runners actually get injured less often than those who wear shoes.

More thorough studies are still needed to compare injury rates between barefoot and runners who prefer to wear shoes.

In this article, we will dive deeper and learn more about barefoot running as well as its benefits and risks.
 
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