Why You Should Heel Strike When Walking in Barefoot Shoes – Explained!
Have you ever wondered if it’s better to heel strike or forefoot strike when you’re walking in barefoot shoes?
I personally think the answer is clearly a heel strike, but it seems to be a bit controversial out there with some people saying you should be doing a midfoot or a forefoot strike. Maybe this is because some people find that walking in minimal shoes triggers heel pain?
In this video, I’m going to explain exactly why I think that walking on flat and level ground should use a heel strike, and share some tips to make it more comfortable to walk in barefoot shoes.
00:00 Should you heel strike when you walk?
02:30 Heels are adapted to be great shock absorbers
05:02 Heel strike allows full movement of the foot
06:55 Heel striking is more efficient
08:01 Why can heel striking hurt?
08:49 What can I do to make heel striking feel better?
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References:
Gary Ward - Closed chain biomechanics of the lower limb
Gait Happens
Katy Bowman
James Earls - Understanding the Human Foot: An Illustrated Guide to Form and Function for Practitioners
James Earls - Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement
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