The Pendulum for Running Footwear Swings Towards Maximal Shoes But Is It Correct?

The NY Times recently published an article that looks at what they assume is a new trend in running sneakers with the trend in minimalist footwear swinging significantly to the other side. "Athletes who spent the past few years embracing or scorning barefoot running can now consider whether increasingly popular 'maximalist' shoes -- with their chunky, heavily cushioned soles -- are the sport's new wonder product." The article further stated that while sales for minimalist footwear, such as the u...