Lessons from minimalist running shoes - from design to experience


The minimalist footwear trend told runners that their shoes were too limiting, however, many went into it without allowing enough time for the body to adapt, says expert. - Filepic

The barefoot running trend may be on the decline but it has taught the industry how to make shoes better and wearers how to slowly adopt the footwear.

Enthusiasm for minimalist running shoes may have waned since the barefoot running craze that sparked them but fitness experts say the idea of minimalism has left a lighter, flatter, more natural footprint on the running industry, which is a good thing.

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