2009 Barefoot Running - Good for the Soles Medscape

Description: Barefoot running has gained increased media attention in recent years. Proponents of barefoot running tout benefits, such as reduced impact on the joints of the legs, fewer acute and chronic lower-extremity injuries, and improved proprioception. They also point to the lower incidence of foot-related injuries with barefoot sports. To date, there have been a lack of evidence-based studies in regard to the long-term sequelae, such as osteoarthritis, with running using athletic footwear or bare feet.
Medscape report on The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques Kerrigan DC, Franz JR, Keenan GS, Dicharry J, Della Croce U, Wilder RP PM R. 2009;1:1058-1063