No, they didn't confirm that barefoot shoes are "bullshit", only that there's not enough research to support Vibram's claims, much like there's not much researc

No, they didn't confirm that barefoot shoes are "bullshit", only that there's not enough research to support Vibram's claims, much like there's not much research to support traditional shoes, the raised heels of which are descendants from medieval times when heels were used for stability in the stirrups of a horse, allowing the rider to shoot a bow while in motion (and in modern times, allow you to appear taller than you really are).