For those in the UK, BBC radio did a programme this week looking at the evidence surrounding barefoot and minimal shoes and their claimed benefits.

  • Jessica@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It’s unfortunate the transcript is only for the intro. Also I can’t read “Jon the Dog walker” and not think of the Reddit moderator on Fox News lol

    • HeartyBeast@kbin.socialOP
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      1 year ago

      Basically the summary was ‘it’s complex’. If your feet are wearing conventional shoes for the rest of the week and you just use barefoot for running, there will be quite a strain on the foot and the calf and the Achilles, if running - so ease yourself in with light occasional use