RUNNING – Websites

• Barefoot Running– Ken Bob Saxton
• The Barefoot Runners– Organization aiming to promote barefoot running, provide support and provide information about the science behind the practice.
• Evidence Based Fitness Academy –  Research-based curriculum for health and fitness professionals with a focus on foot fitness and barefoot training, by Dr. Emily Splichal
• Barefoot Running Italia – An Italian language website

RUNNING – Videos & Audio Recording

• Akron man says barefoot running changed his life – by Lindsay Buckingham, report and video, WKYC TV news (2024)
• Going Barefoot Changed My Life – Sports scientist Martin Perkins discusses foot health and well being and the role going barefoot plays in that (2023)
• Barefoot Running Techniques Simplified – Explains how footwear alters running mechanics for the worse, while running barefoot can regain lost efficiency (2021)
• Soles Journey – A series of videos by barefoot runner Julia Taylor (2018)
• Principles of Natural Running with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella – Instructional video on natural (barefoot) running (2012)
• Prof Irene Davis talks about barefoot running – In an interview, Prof. Davis explains the benefits and risks of running barefoot, based on research.
• Confessions of a Barefoot Trail Runner – Daniel Martinek, video (2011)
• Barefoot Running – TED talk by Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run,  (2010)
• Barefoot Running – 5 Structural Changes to Expect in Your Feet– From How to run barefoot (2010)

RUNNING – Articles, Blogs & Books (chronologically)

• • Benefits Of Running On The Beach PLUS Learn How To Run On Sand Properly – by Helen, in Trail & Kale (April 17, 2023) – Running on beach sand offers unique benefits. This article provides helpful tips and answers to barefoot beach-running questions.
  • Barefoot Running: Strengthening Your Feet or Increasing Your Risk of Injury? – by Raha Jamal, in Sportskeeda (April 3, 2023) – A brief review of the benefits and possible risks (mainly to those with preexisting foot conditions) of barefoot running.  The article includes a video on barefoot running techniques.
  • Bermuda is 100th Country for Barefoot Runner – by Stephen Wright, in Bernews (January 10, 2023) – Dr Diallo, 67, a French diplomat and author of Running Barefoot for Human Survival uses the name Dr Barefoot on Facebook and has raced barefoot in six continents, 56 countries and 123 marathons.  As Dr. Diallo states, “I started reading more literature and found out, ‘Wow, the human body is meant for barefoot running’.”
  • Who is and isn’t suited to barefoot running? And if I want to try, how do I start? – by Natalie Collins, Bill Vicenzio and Kathryn Mills, in ABCNews/Au [via The Conversation] (January 7, 2023)
  • A cure for runner’s heel pain? Run barefoot on grass – by Dr. Peter Francis, in RTE (November 24, 2022) – Report on a new study finding that 19 out of 20 runners had an improvement in a painful heel condition (plantar fasciitis) simply by running barefoot on grass for 15 minutes every other day.
  • What Can You Get From Trying Barefoot Running as a Veteran – by Samson Soria, in SPFREP (November 1, 2022) – Addressing the military veteran community, the article assesses barefoot running, concluding that, “running barefoot is something that will not only strengthen your feet but also give some unique health benefits.”
  • Is Training Barefoot the Secret to Unlocking Your Athletic Success? – by “Sports Performance,” in Trainheroic (October 28, 2022) – “Having stronger feet [developed by barefoot training] increases your proprioception, stability, and coordination.”  But that’s just the start.
  • How to Safely Transition to Barefoot Running – by Stratton Lawrence, in TrainingPeaks (no publishing date indicated – likely 2022) – These guidelines from Stratton Lawrence will help you get started and remain injury free on your path to running barefoot.
  • Barefoot Transition Course – by strength and conditioning coach Sean Haber, in TrainHeroic (no date indicated – likely since 2020) – A course (with a fee) on how to transition safely to barefoot exercise for strong, healthy feet.
  • Barefoot running suited to those who grew up not wearing shoes — Auckland study –Jackson Thomas, in Stuff/New Zealand (July 2020)
  • Off the beaten path – Simran Ahuja, in New Indian Express (Feb., 2020) – Story of barefoot marathoner Thomas Bobby Philip.  “We’ve just been brainwashed that it’s necessary to wear shoes…”
  • Woman runs equivalent of 90 marathons across UK barefoot – in The Irish News (Nov., 2019)
  • Going Barefoot Is Good for the Sole – Karen Weintraub, in Scientific American (June, 2019) – Report on research by Harvard professor Dr. Daniel Lieberman and colleagues
  •  Man who runs across the U.S. barefoot – Runner’s World (Nov., 2015).
  • Run Forefoot – Article by Bretta Riches (2014?)
  • Barefoot  Mama (Blog, ongoing)
  • Winnipeg Barefoot Runners – Blogspot (ongoing?)
  • The Barefoot Running Book – Jason Robillard, book (2012)
  • Barefoot Dan’s Blog – Blog for barefoot running fans  (2012)
  • A Brief History of Barefoot Running – Article by Roger Robinson in Runners World (April, 2011)
  • Barefoot Running bio-mechanics – Daniel Lieberman medical article (2010)
  • What is Barefoot Running – Article by Dr. Phil Maffetone (2011?)
  • 10 Reasons You Should Start Running Barefoot (2010)
  • Lose Your Shoes – Is Barefoot Better? – by Greg Downey(?), comprehensive Australian article on barefoot running, in Neuroanthropology (2009)
  • Barefoot Running – Sportscience Review, M. Warburton (2001)

  HIKING – Articles, Blogs & Videos

  • See the Barefooting Hiking page (SBL website)

  HIKING – Websites

  • Barefoot Hiking websites of SBL members
  • Barefoot Parks – Describing environments (currently mostly in Europe) specifically designed for going barefoot.

  CLIMBING

  • Barefoot Climbing: Time to ditch the shoes? – by Sam Laird, in Climbingshoereview (November 15, 2021)  ore than a few pro rock-climbers ditch their shoes while climbing.  This article reports on a number of them and discusses techniques required for climbing shoeless, as well as the pros and cons of doing so.
  • French rock climber Charles Albert – A French Epic-TV video (with English sub-titles) about a barefoot rock-climber (2016)
  • Meet Vu Nguyen, the World’s Best Barefoot Climber – Article by Melanie Wong in Outsider Magazine (Dec., 2015)

  BICYCLING

  • Carpeted pedals!? Bike Shaggies promise carpeted comfort for barefoot cyclists – by Suvi Loponen, in Road.cc (March 30, 2024) – For those who prefer to cycle barefoot, Bike Shaggies might just fill the bill for a more comfortable ride.
  • The Beginner’s Guide to Barefoot Cycling – by Sam Whalley, in Cycling Europe (March 2, 2023) – Helpful article on how cycling barefoot can improve cycling ability.  Article includes tips if you want to try it.
  • Barefoot Cycling: Why Is it Good For You – by Max Shumpert, in Bikes Reviewed (July 11, 2019) – This helpful article notes reasons to ride barefoot and outlines techniques to make it workable and fun–including creative ways to modify uncomfortable peddles.