Wait, we need cushioning and
Wait, we need cushioning and shock absorbtion when our foot is in the air? Last I checked thats part of the gait cycle.
I guess its a good change, but the blatant use of "barefoot shoes" is a bit annoying. And the critic person isn't very informed, but I don't suppose that any of the informed people would be very skeptical of a move towards minimal.
And an add for a minimal hiking boot?! What a crime! I don't care much what you wear for running, but if you aren't gonna have super thick hiking boots, take it all off! You'll never know what you're missing until you try! And once you try I gauruntee you'll never go back! (Sorry, I realize its not actually related to the article, but seriously, barefoot hiking is amazing.)