
You want to try barefoot running? Before you toss the shoes and enter a 10K, remember: slow and easy. If running barefoot helps with that, it’s beneficial.


But whether you wear shoes or go barefoot, what’s important is that you pay attention to your form. Some people who are recovering from injuries or who have structural anomalies or who just like their shoes will keep lacing up. With nothing between you and the ground, you get immediate sensory feedback with every step, which encourages you to stay light on your feet and run with proper form.

The beautiful thing about running barefoot or in minimal footwear is that you are working with your body’s natural proprioception, the ability to sense your own position in space.
