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		tortilla on Jan 28, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The best running shoe may be nature's own Good illustration here of running with heel strike vs forefoot. http://www.newtonrunning.com/run-better/optimal-running-form I use Newtons and like them a lot. Haven't tried the Vibrams yet.

jojopotato on Jan 28, 2010 [–]

I don't doubt that landing on the balls of your feet can cause less stress, but the heel striking example is almost doing a lunge on every step which isn't how most people run.

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