Scientists have found that those who run barefoot, or in minimal footwear, tend to avoid "heel-striking," and instead land on the ball of the foot or the middle of the foot. In so doing, these ...

Barefoot walking goes by many names (see also: grounding and earthing), but the act is as self-explanatory as it sounds. Walking with exposed feet was the status quo until about 7,000 or 8,000 BCE ...

When it comes to barefoot shoes for everyday wear, Lems Primal Zen rose to the top as our favorite shoes in the testing pool. They’re lightweight, stylish and extremely comfortable, and make an ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I read your response to a runner who complained of heel pain, and I was appalled that you gave advice that would only worsen his situation. "Well-cushioned shoes and heel inserts ...

Humans started wearing running shoes only relatively recently, with use of this footwear taking off in the last 40 years. Before that, people either ran barefoot or wore shoes that would seem to ...

From High Heel to Thigh High: Power Shoes in Pop Culture Nicki Minaj in Heelless Shoes (2012) The past four years have seen a rise—literally—in outrageous shoes.