Do Running Shoes Make Us Run the Risk of Injury?
According to this article, my four inch heels are less dangerous than my running shoes! Who is this good news for? EVERYBODY!!
"To put things in perspective, walking in high heels -- long considered a joint-busting exercise -- increases knee joint torques (a pressure measurement) by no more than 26%, while the effect of running shoes on knee joint torques while running leads to up to a 38% increase, the researchers say."
Total Mileage: 1.67
Ok, why is the Daily Finance doing an article on barefoot running? That's kind of weird, no? Unless they are short selling Nike, then that makes sense. Anyway, yes, agreed, squishy shoes increase impact. There are tons of studies on both sides. The only way to know is to try it for your self. But damn, it takes awhile for your new muscles & tendons to catch up. Can't just go out and smooth a 5k barefoot. Got to ease into it and that's what she said.
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