There is an afluence of new (and not so new) information and findings about the benefits of going barefoot.

Here is a list of articles that deal with this subject. Be sure to check regularly as I will be updating these links whenever I find more noteworthy writings.

Foot Education

Stem Footwear, Farrell, Pennsylvania

Interesting information on foot bio-mechanics, courtesy of Stem Footwear specialists.

Running barefoot soothes the sole

by Samuel Marx – The Daily Gamecock (Student Newspaper of the University of South Carolina), November 20, 2010

Minimalist marathoners create message that we don’t need much, not even shoes.

Xiamen man dreams to run barefoot in 1000 marathons

What’s On Xianmen, November 9, 2010

On Nov 7th, a barefoot man from Xiamen, Wu Shankuan, showed up at the Hangzhou International Marathon and took 38th place in the competition.

Study: Humans Were Born To Run Barefoot

by Christopher Joyce – PNR.org, January 27, 2010

Anthropologist Dan Lieberman, one of the proponents of the “human runner” school, concludes that we do it better without shoes.

Going almost barefoot in Bolivia

by Robert Brodey – The Toronto Star, April 17, 2010

Minimalist shoe allows for maximum ground contact as writer runs, hikes in salt flats

Is Barefoot Running Really Better For You?

by Steve Kamb – Nerd Fitness, November 4, 2009

Great, in-depth, objective analysis on barefoot running.

Sick of shoes? Back pain? Try living the barefoot life

by Rachel Maclean – Cochrane Eagle, July 29, 2009

Eperience recount with barefooters Al Gaultier and Tina Dubois from British Columbia, Canada

Kick Your Shoes Off, Free your Feet, tell your nervous system you care

iamgeekfit, September 10, 2008

Interesting article on foot health and how bare is best when it comes to our feet. iamgeekfit is a blog for grad students, researchers, academics and related who want to get fit, healthy, well and stay that way.

You Walk Wrong

by Adam Sternbergh – New York Magazine, April 21, 2008

It took 4 million years of evolution to perfect the human foot. But we’re wrecking it with every step we take.

Baring your sole

by Steve Kilgallon – Sunday Star Times, New Zealand, July 19, 2009.

Sports biomechanist Greg Pain says the logic behind barefoot running makes ‘perfect sense’.

No shoes? No problem!

by Jennifer Yang, The Globe & Mail, Canada, July 15, 2009

Shoelessness is taking off, as more and more people begin to shed footwear in favour of a more bare approach. Meet the barefoot army.

Running barefoot kicks up mixed emotions

by Anica Wong – The Denver Post, July 22, 2009

Dispute over muscle freedom

The painful truth about trainers: Are running shoes a waste of money?

by Christopher McDougall – Mail Online, April 19, 2009

Extract from the acclaimed book “Born to Run” by McDougall

The merits of going barefoot

by Michelle Sheppard – The Toronto Star, July 05, 2009

A new book argues that feet is the cutting edge in sports technology.

Liberate your sole, one foot at a time

by Nicole Baute – The Toronto Star, July 26, 2008

Science and shoesmakers are just catching up to a barefoot revolution

Meet the vicar who does his parish rounds barefoot ‘to get in touch with the earth’

Mail Online, March 19, 2008

Why Shoes Make “Normal” Gait Impossible

by William A. Rossi, D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatry)

Dr. Rossi explains how flaws in footwear affect this complex human function.

Take Off Your Shoes and Walk

by Simon J. Wikler D.S.C. (Doctor of Surgical Chiropody)

Podiatrist Dr. Wikler advocates going barefoot for better foot health (especially for children)

Is Barefoot Running Really Better For You?
by Steve Kamb – Nerd Fitness, November 4, 2009
Great, in-depth, objective analysis on barefoot running.

Sick of shoes? Back pain? Try living the barefoot life
by Rachel Maclean – Cochrane Eagle, July 29, 2009
Eperience recount with barefooters Al Gaultier and Tina Dubois from British Columbia, Canada

Kick Your Shoes Off, Free your Feet, tell your nervous system you care
iamgeekfit, September 10, 2008
Interesting article on foot health and how bare is best when it comes to our feet. iamgeekfit is a blog for grad students, researchers, academics and related who want to get fit, healthy, well and stay that way.

You Walk Wrong
by Adam Sternbergh – New York Magazine, April 21, 2008
It took 4 million years of evolution to perfect the human foot. But we’re wrecking it with every step we take.

Baring your sole
by Steve Kilgallon – Sunday Star Times, New Zealand, July 19, 2009.
Sports biomechanist Greg Pain says the logic behind barefoot running makes ‘perfect sense’.

No shoes? No problem!
by Jennifer Yang, The Globe & Mail, Canada, July 15, 2009
Shoelessness is taking off, as more and more people begin to shed footwear in favour of a more bare approach. Meet the barefoot army.

Running barefoot kicks up mixed emotions
by Anica Wong – The Denver Post, July 22, 2009
Dispute over muscle freedom

The painful truth about trainers: Are running shoes a waste of money?
by Christopher McDougall – Mail Online, April 19, 2009
Extract from the acclaimed book “Born to Run” by McDougall

The merits of going barefoot
by Michelle Sheppard – The Toronto Star, July 05, 2009
A new book argues that feet is the cutting edge in sports technology.

Liberate your sole, one foot at a time
by Nicole Baute – The Toronto Star, July 26, 2008
Science and shoesmakers are just catching up to a barefoot revolution

Meet the vicar who does his parish rounds barefoot ‘to get in touch with the earth’
Mail Online, March 19, 2008

Why Shoes Make “Normal” Gait Impossible
by William A. Rossi, D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatry)
Dr. Rossi explains how flaws in footwear affect this complex human function.

Take Off Your Shoes and Walk
by Simon J. Wikler D.S.C. (Doctor of Surgical Chiropody)
Podiatrist Dr. Wikler advocates going barefoot for better foot health (especially for children)

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