An overview of what barefoot running is all about, including a closer look at running shoes - and why you don't need them. It provides a thorough transitioning program designed to slowly strengthen and stretch your feet as they acclimate to going barefoot. Dr Richards is a medical doctort and keen runner. In 2002, he co-designed and patented the first "barefoot",/bold> running shoe of the modern era. His work featured in the New Yourk Times, Washington Post, and Running Times as well as in the best-selling book "Born to Run".