17 April 2005

Biomimicry: Athletes bare their soles to beat injury

THis is another plank in the argument for biomimicry. "A barefoot runner's foot hits the ground at a much shallower angle than if a shoe is worn, distributing the pressure more evenly and enabling the foot's 26 bones to interact. "

The Observer | UK News | Athletes bare their soles to beat injury:

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