The Barefoot Running Readiness Test serves as a crucial first step in ensuring a safe and effective transition from traditional running shoes to barefoot running. It's designed to assess the strength and stability of your feet and lower leg muscles, which are critical for barefoot-style running.

You can use the feedback to determine if you should take a slower and more conservative approach to your barefoot running transition, or whether you can take a speedier approach. It's all about making sure your body is ready for the new demands that barefoot-style running will place on it, and to reduce the chances of getting injured.

This test also provides a benchmark for tracking your progress. By retesting at different stages of your transition, you can clearly see how your strength and stability improve over time.