Barefoot Running: Does It Prevent Injuries?

 Based on the review article below (see link) and recent studies barefoot running is not  a preventative running measure for reducing injury rates in runners. In some recent studies, barefoot running has been linked to increased foot, Achilles, and lower leg injuries.

http://download.springer.com/static/pdf/919/art%253A10.1007%252Fs40279-013-0093-2.pdf?auth66=1380303113_6c3c436df6a638cce02d88c99e90ee07&ext=.pdf