RUNNING BARE-FOOT

I recently have been reading about bare foot running. Go to:http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/20606954.html?location_refer=Health%20+%20Wellness:highlightModules:6 and read about a MN podiatrist that runs barefoot. He states that people have been running for millions of years before Nike came around in the 80s. He said the foot was made to absorb the pounding on natural pavement. This may be true but today's surfaces are hardly natural with concrete and asphalt. In addition, there is the high possibility of stepping on a rusty nail or any other dirty object. This can lead to infections. I do agree that more cushioning is not always the best. You need to understand your feet and body. Do you have a very flexible foot or a very rigid foot or one in between? This will tell you what kind of shoe you need. Go to: www.stopfootpainfast.com for more info on your feet.