When controlled, barefoot running is something everyone should do.  Here's another new must read article supporting it. http://www.active.com/running/Articles/The-Barefoot-Debate.htm?act=AFC-SocialMedia&Property=Active&Sport=Running&PageType=Content_Articles&Emp=TO&PostType=Micro_blogging&Site=Crtwitter&Dy=01_20_10&Note=The-Barefoot-Debate