A growing number of runners are ditching their shoes to hit the trails barefoot or in minimalist shoes - even though the benefits haven't been proven. Should you join the minimalist movement?
If you enjoy running, chances are good you’ve seen a fellow runner at a race or out on the road recently with a pair of sock-style minimalist running shoes - or running without any shoes at all. This trend, which was popularized by journalist Chistopher McDougall in his best-selling book Born to Run, is inspiring more and more runners to return to the roots of the sport and go barefoot.
