For some time, I've thought that modern shoes are just as bad for walking as they are for running. I often see people walking with giant steps that land heel-first, and this looks terribly inefficient and painful to me. I don't think anyone would walk barefoot on a hard surface this way.
The above video shows a more efficient way to walk. Just like with proper running, the key is to land with the feet under the center of gravity. I think of myself as a compact walker. I try to keep my feet underneath me while "walking the line". I feel it's also helpful to cut down on unnecessary upper body movement as well.
Here is another argument for barefoot running:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1170253/The-painful-truth-trainers-Are-expensive-running-shoes-waste-money.html
And, I’m surprised you haven’t looked into backwards running… phenomenal way to improve endurance and stanima… just google it.
I have not looked into backwards running, but I will take a look. Thanks.
A relaxing, soothing video with the pleasant voice, bird calls, foliage, and dappled-lighting. Directly contrary to Gokhale who requires standing and walking weight on the heels (see Tallstanding chapter in her back book) which she says are sizeable and reinforced with crossing structural elements in comparison to the more delicate forefoot bones. Weight on the forefoot seems to require a tucked pelvis, while Gokhale’s anteverted pelvis encourages weight on the heels.
I wouldn’t say it directly contradicts. Both styles have landing with a bent knee with the weight more under the center of gravity. Gokhale has weight on the heels, but surely it is distributed over the ball and rest of the foot.