> I haven’t any studies which say I’m more likely to be injured when going barefoot. Can you cite any studies at all on the subject, even showing the converse?

> I haven’t any studies which say I’m more likely to be injured when going barefoot. Can you cite any studies at all on the subject, even showing the converse? It's not clear why the entire burden of proof should be on one side. > As a bare foot runner I feel judged for taking off the shoes and going for a run. I've only been running a bit over four years, and I've seen plenty of judging from both sides. Personally, I have something that works for me, even through New England winters when barefoot simply isn't an option. If somebody half my age and half my annual mileage wants to look down their nose at me because I wear pretty standard shoes, all I can do is laugh.