Cushioned Shoes or Going Barefoot: Which is Better for Running?
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A new study tested out thin- and padded-soled running shoes on 12 men who jogged at fast and slower speeds. It found that the more-cushioned shoes seemed to result in greater impact loading when the wearer's foot hit the ground, leading to greater risk for an injury like a stress fracture.
A new study tested out thin- and padded-soled running shoes on 12 men who jogged at fast and slower speeds. It found that the more-cushioned shoes seemed to result in greater impact loading when the wearer's foot hit the ground, leading to greater risk for an injury like a stress fracture.
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