As a Podiatrist I constantly get asked to give lectures on footwear and how bio-mechanical function of your body is effected by shoes. In the past few years I have been bombarded with questions relating to “barefoot” running – also known as “minimalist running” or “chi-running” or “mid-foot striking”. This is an important topic if athletes want to understand the basic concepts of how a shoe works and what shoe is right for them. So before we delve into the bio-mechanics of it all and how to choose the right shoe – lets start with “minimalist” running or training. So …