Barefoot running

By Christine Ottery
20 May, 2010

By Christine Ottery

Barefoot running a new trend in fitness. But is it actually better for you than running in traditional padded trainers? I spoke to some experts, including podiatrist Justin Coulter and sports scientist Lee Saxby to find out – once I’d got my breath back from trying barefoot-style running for myself.

Is it better for us to walk and run barefoot?

Is it better for us to walk and run barefoot?

For more information see my feature on The Ecologist website.

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