Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

Hopefully. At least the sharp impacts would be reduced, but I can't say the same for issues caused by ordinary pressure impact.
I dunno, though... I've run barefoot before, and I still get the same heel/ball-to-toe motion, as it's a natural running occurrence. The only time that's not the case, with me--at least--is when I'm sprinting. I may be different though.