Originally Posted by
alcanoe
The fad now is to run barefoot or with thin-soled shoes. That's based on research by an Ontario prof. who blames running shoes for many of the injuries. Barefoot eliminates the heel striking first which is a problem for some. "Appropriate" depends on the approach and the individual.
Recent article on that very topic here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...ste-money.html