Runners Who Wear These Shoes Are More Likely To Get Injured

UF researchers found that runners wearing thick-heeled sneakers were more likely to sustain injuries compared to those wearing flatter shoes.

The study also found that runners with thicker heels could not accurately identify how their foot landed with each step, a likely factor in the high injury rates. Because flatter shoes are associated with less injury, the researchers say they are likely the best option for most runners to help improve sensation with the ground and learn to land in a controlled manner. But transitioning to a different shoe type or foot strike pattern can also risk injury and must be done gradually, something that lead author Heather Vincent, Ph.D., knows from personal experience.

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