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can the bone density in your feet increase with training? In other words, if my toes aren’t so beefy, will training actually increase the strength of the bones to an extent appropriate for significant barefoot running?

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By: gregdowney

gregdowney — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:13:56 +0000

John –
I suspect with the right diet, yes, you could see anatomical features of the feet change. Certainly, that’s what the old research on rickshaw drivers suggests, that they would adapt after they started the job and their feet would change.
But a lot of the change is likely to be to the soft tissue rather than the bones. Over time though, bone remodeling is likely to occur. Just take it slow, let them rest and recover when they need to, and I’d love to hear what you find out.
greg

By: John

John — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:51:23 +0000

Greg,

You mention that certain unshod populations have denser foot bones and thicker toes. Seeing that the feet are very adaptable, can the bone density in your feet increase with training? In other words, if my toes aren’t so beefy, will training actually increase the strength of the bones to an extent appropriate for significant barefoot running?

I know you’re not trying to advocate one approach vs. the other, but I am curious what you think about the actual bone density increasing with training.

Good article,

John