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NYT on barefoot shoe research
The New York Times reports on some interesting research on people transitioning to "barefoot" shoes:
Tara Parker-Pope: Are Barefoot Shoes Really Better?
Take-home message seems to be that they do reduce the risk of injury in runners -- if you adjust your running form. If you don't, though, then you can injure yourself in new and exciting ways.
Tara Parker-Pope: Are Barefoot Shoes Really Better?
Take-home message seems to be that they do reduce the risk of injury in runners -- if you adjust your running form. If you don't, though, then you can injure yourself in new and exciting ways.