It's insane to think that we made our feet adapt to shoes rather than the other way around

@TheBioneer

2 жыл бұрын

Very well put!

@joel6376

2 жыл бұрын

Not really, merchants are always out to make a buck and a narrow toe shoe uses less material, meaning more profit/lower prices etc. At least back in the day.

@cdrtej

2 жыл бұрын

Well, beats the hell out of board-sole boots

@PhiyackYuh

2 жыл бұрын

You can always make your own shoes. The question is, do you have the equipment, knowledge, funds to do it yourself? You can go back the ancestor way but humans have evolved for a reason.

@InYourFaceMoFo

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhiyackYuh do you still running uphill mountains hunting animals nowadays?

I was just searching "barefoot bioneer" the other day hoping to find something like this in your back catalogue. And here it is. Beautifully executed, jam packed full of info and just a dash of British sass. Thankyou so very much!!

@Wizard_Of_Self

2 жыл бұрын

His videos “Foot training” “How running changes your body” and “How to strength ankles” all also talk a bit about barefoot running/training. As well as loads of helpful information to get your barefoot skills up!💪

@tw4898

2 жыл бұрын

Same here brother!

@ritw_k

10 ай бұрын

thats exactly what i did now

Been barefoot for almost a decade now, and its been incredibly beneficial for me. Better ankle strength and mobility, less injuries from running, and it's fun! May not be for everyone, but it's been a fantastic experience for me.

@ZeaDabble

2 жыл бұрын

It is for everyone with feet and functional legs though. They just have to give it a chance.

@Durzo1259

2 жыл бұрын

I decided to run around barefoot when I was a kid, until one day while running down the street my big toe caught the pavement and took a good size piece out of it. There was a lot of blood and hurt like hell, so it seemed like a bad idea after that.

@peetos-chan2835

2 жыл бұрын

@@Durzo1259 lol, yeah shoes do help fight against ring worm, and protect against scrapes, cuts, stabbings, poison ivy, nettle, etc. Just never found the right balance between how we were designed, and the crap we experience in life.

@mykelmellen2378

2 жыл бұрын

What were the struggles you overcame?

@BarefootBry

2 жыл бұрын

@@Durzo1259 yup. That hurts like hell. I’m pretty lucky that I haven’t had a good injury in a minute, my feet have gotten pretty callused against the world. Our modern sidewalks and asphalt weren’t made with bare feet in mind, so they can be especially nasty.

In a related topic, I was born with flat feet, & wearing the wrong shoes has caused me a lot of pain if I walk or run any distance in them. Orthotics helped mitigate that a great deal, but aren’t actually the solution to the problem. Walking more barefoot or with the types of shoes like you spoke about, paired with specific exercises that build up the strength of muscles that support the arch on the inside of the foot aren’t a cure, but can make a noticeable improvement if you suffer from flat feet. Great video Adam, & I’ve actually been reading a bunch about this topic lately with many new studies suggesting many modern sneakers are actually very bad for our feet. Interesting stuff! 💪

@MistahMolosser

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Erin-bt7re

2 жыл бұрын

I had flat feet and about 15 years ago I asked the podiatrist why the orthotics which were supposed to help me kept getting more built up every year while my feet were getting weaker. He couldn’t give me an answer. I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes ever since and that have made an incredible difference in my function.

@RobDaCajun

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had flat feet my whole life. Looks like I’m going to go out and buy a cheap pair of barefoot shoes.

@Marl0n90

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, I had flat feet and also orthotics as a child. About 1.5 years ago (almost 32 years old now) I started to have knee pain which constantly seemed to get worse. After walking exclusively with barefoot shoes for a year now, I have zero pain, a natural looking arch on my feet and stronger feet and legs than ever. Normal shoes and especially orthotics feel like a huge scam to me now.

@gemain609

2 жыл бұрын

Ah feels so good to not be alone in this. Orthotics helped somewhat but never fully relieved a lot of the pain and tension I experienced wearing traditional shoes. Going barefoot has been such a game changer in my foot health and athletic performance and given me a sense of mobility that I never had before!

I was raised in the running tradition of thick, squishy soles and heel-first landings, and always had some degree of foot, shin, or knee pain from running. Back then, I just thought that was the price you had to pay if you wanted to run. I switched to running either barefoot or in extremely minimalist shoes almost 15 years ago and I've never once regretted it. Not sure why it took me so long. I'm also a fencer, and I always fenced in extremely thin, zero-drop shoes. So obvious in hindsight.

One of the most important advantages of minimalist shoes IMO is the fact that you don't have a big lever under your feet, so if you do step wrong then your ankle won't be wrenched to all hell. It's basically impossible to twist your ankle when not wearing shoes.

@nabranestwistypuzzler7019

2 жыл бұрын

Or just don’t wear them

@csn583

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I bought and quickly returned some Altra Lone Peak 5s recently which are supposedly a minimal trail runner. It's a damn good thing my ankles are nearly roll-proof from spending a lot of time on the trails, because I felt like one of those catwalk models horrifically rolling their ankles in 6" tall heels. The added inch between ankle and ground is a huge increase in leverage working against you. The big selling point of "zero drop" isn't good enough, minimal "stack height" is where it's at. My go-to Merrell Trail Gloves (v1-4) are ~10mm stack height. Vapor Gloves I use lifting are half that.

@csn583

2 жыл бұрын

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 I'm afraid there are times when it is probably advisable to wear shoes. Even with a lot of training, tens of miles on rough terrain starts to take a toll...

@SpindlyScoudrel

2 жыл бұрын

This advantage has saved my ankle on several occasions!

@nabranestwistypuzzler7019

2 жыл бұрын

CSN Skill issue. Not that I could run 10 miles myself, but I guess I also have a skill issue with running overall and maybe kind of skin toughness. Or at least just go barefoot as much as possible and if you want to go for a long run, but your skin pads are too low level, just bring the shoes and put them on where you need them.

I went minimalist in construction a couple years ago at this point, and the difference in my injury rate has been astounding. Anyone that needs a boot, look up the tactical research minimil. My casual shoe is the birchbury Bramford

@miromoves2472

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of construction sites demand wearing safety boots. I guess where you live there isn't that tight regulations. I have to wear safety boots when on construction site, even though they certainly are not comfortable shoes. Off work I mostly wear Xero shoes.

@benwilliams9692

2 жыл бұрын

@@miromoves2472 if you're talking about safety toes, few jobsites in my area require them all of the time, and usually just require them for specific tasks (using the ground thumper being one). otherwise they only need to meet ansi requirements, which are just leather and slip resistant soles. Hence the Minimils.

@reedhill9974

Жыл бұрын

What about for winter/wet weather? The reviews said the mini mils aren't waterproof, nor can they be made to be so. What do you use?

I've been using barefoot shoes for almost 10 years, and for everyday wear anything else has become unthinkable - normal heels feel like stilettos to me now. But just a warning - there are limits. In a fit of early enthusiasm I did a 6 week trek in the high Alps with hardcore barefoot shoes. The ground was often brutally stony, and I ended up with bruised feet that took some weeks to heal. Didn't spoil the trek, but was less than ideal. I had a chance to discuss this with one of the most experienced and respected barefoot running coaches. His advice is clear - be pragmatic and adjust your footwear to the project. If you're doing a long trek with a pack on your back, you need a little more padding. So on the trail I now use a shoe by Inov8 that is still zero-drop and a low stack-height but has more of a mid-sole. You retain a natural gait and quite decent proprioception, but you don't get bruised.

@tullochgorum6323

Жыл бұрын

@@sanpat2220 For daily living and day-walks your feet don't hurt in minimal shoes if you learn a proper natural stride. That means a short stride with a rapid cadence, the heel gently rolling onto the ground and then rolling progressively from the outside of the foot to the ball of the foot behind the big toe for the push-off. It's a gentle, comfortable movement with no harsh heel-strike or slap of the forefoot onto the ground. It may take your feet a little time to transition, because your muscles may have atrophied if you are using high-stack shoes with a big toe-drop. But soon you will be enjoying stronger and healthier feet, and a stride that is kinder to your knees, hips and spine. After all, we didn't evolve to walk in cushioned shoes with high heels! But if you are doing multi-week walks on stony terrain you do need a lightly cushioned zero-drop shoe to prevent bruising, as I posted. Just be pragmatic and use your common sense!

@Iron-Bridge

Жыл бұрын

@@tullochgorum6323 Apparently this brand and model called the Altra Low Peak is well suited for these type of hiking trips while still being minimalist zero drop shoes. I'm currently using a Xero Mesa Trail which has been great for my feet but haven't tried them on less forgiving terrain like you mentioned.

Fun fact: there's a reflex which causes the glutes to activate when the big toes are stretched out. If you have tight hip flexors, weak glutes and/or anterior pelvic tilt, it is CRITICAL that you improve your toe mobility and use shoes which allow your toes to get a stretch during each stride (e.g. exactly the kind of shoes Adam is talking about here) edit: forgot I made this comment - sorry to keep you all waiting! I didn't find the name of the reflex but it's essentially that the big toe attaches to the flexor hallucis longus muscle, which, when put under tension, activates the glutes and hams more because they share the same nerve innervations, L5 and S1.

@nikola4962

Жыл бұрын

I don't exactly see how it will fix anterior pelvic tilt, and I never heard of this reflex before. Sounds interesting, might have to check it out

@Dinoenthusiastguy

Жыл бұрын

@@nikola4962 APT is often caused by the glutes being underactive; even without the reflex lack of big toe mobility causes the walking stride to be short and choppy, emphasizing the quads and hip flexors over the glutes (in most cases though I agree, I doubt JUST stretching the big toes would be enough to fix it). Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the reflex; I learned about it in a course I took a bit ago so I'll have to bust out the notes lol

@vincentcarl9907

Жыл бұрын

​@@Dinoenthusiastguy waiting for those notes lol

@K4113B4113

Жыл бұрын

I have all three of those😅 that’s good to know. Thanks for sharing!

I've transitioned to barefoot shoes and love the Vivo Barefoot brand as well. As a tip for anyone considering it, buy a pair to wear as your everyday shoe and wear them for about 6 months before attempting to run in them. Make sure to spend time massaging out the tendons on the bottom of your feet and stretching your toes as you transition. I would ocasssionally get some pretty intense pain in the tendons in my feet at first as I was loading them with my body weight when they weren't used to it. Now after about 10 months of wearing them I can run without any problems. I run at least 6 times a week and will run 5-7 miles each day on concrete without issues. I don't have any foot, knee, or hip pain and my running steps are not as loud as most of the people just walking by on the street. When I was wearing normal trainers, my steps sounded like someone slapping the concrete. I've paired them with some injinji socks and I don't get blisters anymore either. If you wear barefoot shoes with regular socks, the socks can still squeeze your feet enough to prevent your toes from spreading as much as they would like to so make sure to consider that as well.

@globalman

2 жыл бұрын

Okay that is really good advice. I hadn’t thought about that with the socks. Very important point of fact I’ve also become tighter as a result of money saving actions by companies. Profits where clothing is concerned is, charge more and use as little fabric as possible.

@Paul9

Жыл бұрын

I’ve found ToeToe socks really good too and much cheaper for every day runs. Wear my Injinji ones only for longer weekend runs as my big toes seem to like nibbling holes in toe socks 😬 and was getting expensive.

@deadmercy3113

Жыл бұрын

Which pair would you say keeps full mobility and won't get tattered easily from low-moderate intensity parkour

@saavyz

Жыл бұрын

@@deadmercy3113 vivo barefoot

@citizenofterra

Жыл бұрын

Recommendations on starter Vivo Barefoot shoes? Was thinking of the Trail FG all weather for a good allround shoes for both concrete and trails. I live in a city and it often gets rainy, so having some semi-waterproof shoes with some grip under seems pretty good

Don’t ever stop making videos. You cover the best fitness/health/superhero videos on the site. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Bioneer Preachin again! These shoes took me a while to get used to when I first got em but Damn once you adapt to using em ya never want to go back.

@glassankles1209

2 жыл бұрын

Yoooo JaxBlade you’re so right. Once you go barefoot, wearing typical shoes feels so weird. Love both yours and Bioneer’s content BTW 👏🏻

@grahammckinney5705

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more. Do you feel like you grip the ground with your feel rather than the shoe? 😀

@glassankles1209

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahammckinney5705 1000 percent

Please don't abandon your channel and passions you've helped me gain more knowledge about even the most simple things I overlooked. I especially love the mental training videos as well those are a gem.

FINALLY!! someone actually addressing the effects of not only walking in shoes but also on concrete, I'm from a small island in the Pacific and I remembered I've never wear shoes or slippers up until i was 9 or 10 when i started middle school and i kept wearing them throughout until my college years and I just recently went back into walking barefoot from the tight calves to the weak/inflexible ankles and poor body balance after going on a hike with my fellow village boys up a steep mountain and their feet was so grounded that they seemed to be slip resistant lol climbing up wasn't hard at all but when it was time to walk back down it started raining and getting slippery like stupid and out of all the boys I was the only one that slipped and actually ended up breaking a finger I then vow to adapt back to my natural barefoot days and I would say I'm feeling pretty good.

@The Bioneer. You should do an interview with PJF Performance. He's an NBA vertical jump and strength and conditioning coach, but he preaches a lot of what you do here in relation to human health, and he tries to base his methods in as much science as possible. He's creating some absolutely insane athlete transformations.

@eshanpatel2926

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely. PJF is amazing. He also should cover Joel Jamison of 8 weeks out training, he's an expert in conditioning

8:55 - Some 13 years or so ago I went through a weird phase and decided to start taking barefoot walks around town in the summer. This was extremely shocking to some of my friends and family who were worried that I looked weird but also that I might step on something and get infected. Valid concerns, but luckily only positive things happened. I remember trying to jog and immediately feeling every tiny bone in my foot scream in protest. I remember realizing that I had to relearn how to walk because at 1.73cm and 105kg, I was going to destroy my knees, hips and lower back in no time otherwise. Somehow, in all those years, it never occurred to me that barefoot shoes would ever be on the market. I'm making a note to buy a pair right now!

@alexjulius69

2 жыл бұрын

Have you lost the fat? 105 kilos at that height, jesus man 😮

@AlkisGD

Жыл бұрын

@@alexjulius69 - Yeah, I started eating better around 2013. I've been fluctuating been 80kg and 85kg since 2014. Still overweight, but it's not that bad.

i would like to add that if your going to go barefoot running you'll also become more accustomed to harder and rougher surfaces and it will be easier to go hiking or rock climbing

The whole thing about sensory loss is really noticable when we put shoes on dogs. They start walking like they're in deep snow because they feel stuck. it takes them a while to forget the shoe is on and just run in it like normal.

@ompenarnie

2 жыл бұрын

What's a good solution if I wanted to protect my dog's feet yet also take her on rough terrain? I've had to carry a dog off a mountain before.

@DoomRater

2 жыл бұрын

@@ompenarnie if you have time to train the dog to shoes beforehand, that's probably best. Just ease then into it and keep praising them so they understand it's not a punishment

I DID THE SAME THING!!! Read one paragraph about running barefoot, nomadic life, primative exercise or something, and took it straight to the gravel. I went for a pretty fast jog/sprint cycle and after about ten minutes I thought, "wow this feels great!" then about 4 minutes later I had to stop, my achilles was starting to get a little sore, and then boom! I was practically limping for a week. No long term injury, but yeah be careful with this, your heels and calves are just not used to it at first. Now I'm a bit more used to it, but I can't be sprinting on gravel lol.

@nabranestwistypuzzler7019

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can sprint on gravel, but just not yet. Your body will eventually become stronger snd your skin will eventually get tougher.

Played a few basketball games in barefoot shoes unintentionally, and realized I was having way less trouble keeping balance and jumping. Also my stamina improved as well, probably because I was forced to run lighter on my feet. The only issue would be longevity of the shoe, but otherwise I see no downsides

@nabranestwistypuzzler7019

2 жыл бұрын

Barefoot is better than normal shoes, and stop calling barefoot because they’re just normal shoes. Actually no they’re not because shoes are so weird especially when they’re not Vibrams

Somewhat surprised by not having a mention of five toe socks. Game changer in wide toe box shoes and even help with conventional footwear as far as letting the toes splay out and work independently. Injinji one brand I’ve used and would recommend. Cheers.

I switched from running in Ascis to Altras with zero drop and a very generous toe box: I found that this has completely stopped my knee pain when running, but cause my calves and glutes to take on more work. It has also changed my running posture and I can drive forward with my glutes. I’m impressed, no knee injuries or pain anymore. I’ve always been a midfoot strike, this hasn’t changed with zero drop.

That was such an amazing video! Loved your knowledge and information, and the scenery was beautiful as well :)

Thank you! I recently made the transition and I've reduced my pain so, so much. Walking's become a delight and I've been recommending loads of people to also get barefoot shoes.

Loved you made a video for barefoot shoes!!! I’m a fan of Xero shoes myself! I use those mainly for my athletics and sometimes casual wear, but I branched off to use Lems, Vivobarefoot, and to replace my converse, Splays. Love that there’s so many options out there and you can pick which one is for you and suits your style 🙏🏽

@Cody_Ramer

2 жыл бұрын

Yea xero shoes are my normal everyday shoes they are good quality and last a very long time. Had mine for a year and they are still going great!

@benjaminhoffman3848

2 жыл бұрын

My Xero shoes fell apart after only a few months. I am wondering if it was a fluke or if Xero shoes just suck.

@Cody_Ramer

2 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminhoffman3848 I don't know I've had mine for about 1 1/2 years now never had any issues with them falling apart yet.

@DingoEstrea96

Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, which would you say are better for concrete/trail running, Vivo or Xero?

I just ordered a pair like yours. Thanks for the tip, I'm stoked.

During the summer and in the spring if the weather is good, I just simply work out without my shoes on. It makes a huge difference and also feels good. Great video!

I absolutely love to finally find a video talking about this. I've been barefooting for 13 years (not even minimalist shoes) in Scandinavian climate, and I know our knowledge is only scratching the surface of the benefits. In fact, I started because of a bet while off work sick due to a back injury, and I was heavily medicated with painkillers. 3 months later, I was off all painkillers, and I could run again! A hiking buddy of mine and I plan on reaching out to foot therapists (or the equivalent) to let them follow an experiment next year. We're going to walk the ox trail (hærvejen) in Denmark, which is around 500 km, and I'll be doing it barefoot, while my friend will walk in, hopefully, sponsored "top" hiking shoes. Our objective is to let the pros gather data on feet and footwear. Thank you for inspiring others, and I love your content. I'm new to your channel and only found you a few days ago.

@citizenofterra

Жыл бұрын

Fucking sejt mand, held og lykke! Ville du vandre den barfodet eller med barfodssko?

@rodrigosouto9502

Жыл бұрын

Did you make your 500 km experiment? Would love to hear about it.

Being born in a time where "the more shoe the better" I felt a huge change when I started Judo practicing and training barefoot all the time. First months felt weird but now I truly see an increase of feet mobility and overall movement perception. I've been looking for some barefoot shoes to try but I haven't found a pair that don't look weird when I bring them to work. Thanks for the video!

@UTubeISphere

2 жыл бұрын

Trail running shoes might be a compromise option (though some of them have really bad colour schemes) and hit most of your boxes. (like forefoot mobility / grip etc).

@FritzVonR

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe take a look at Bohempia barefoot, they pretty much look like Vans. I tried like 7 different barefoot shoes and these are one of the best. The best fit I got with Vivobarefoot though. Wildling shoes are also really good and look almost normal.

@angusmullen2479

2 жыл бұрын

For a more casual barefoot shoe, I've been using Feelgrounds for approx. 2 years for my workplace. they generally tend towards more casual wear though, so they are a good option if it is strictly for non intensive work.

Made the switch to Joe Nimble barefoot shoes at the gym about 9 months ago. And I am not going back to regular shoes ever again. I feel weird not using them. And I think the switch to them has been the major reason I can easily go into a resting squat now.

I have a pair of Vibram fivefingers that I swear make me run faster and jump higher, all while exerting less effort. Thank you for always having such detailed information about why the things you cover are so beneficial!

Been following for a few years now & enjoying content especially comic book hero workouts. This one has helped tremendously.Cheers👍

Thanks for this video. I actually looked for it last week and was surprised you hadn't made one! Yes, there was a study which linked educational engagement with being barefoot in school by Bournemouth University. I recommend Tadeevos. I have a three-year-old pair which are still going strong

Thanks for getting me into Vivo Barefoot shoes. Been wearing them for a year now. I now have no non barefoot shoes - I threw them all out because they were squashing my feet. Barefoot shoes have completely changed the way I walk and run. No more running injuries, no more heal striking and I feel so connected to the ground. I really took it easy when running in vivo shoes (after initially straining my calf muscles). Lot's of short runs, lots of breaks, and slowly building up to half hour runs. Great video.

I could’ve done with the link to this video when I’ve encountered the dozens of people asking me ‘why would you want to wear shoes like that?!’ I’ve been wearing this style of natural footwear for about 3 years now, only stopping when I work in steel toes or play badminton. And the benefits are so numerous, all of which you included and then expanded on in this video. Great work mate, thank you

The body is a fascinating, complex machine. I love these videos, such brilliant information delivered professionally. Thanks for helping us improve our bodies, mate!

I'm 16, glad I found this channel so soon to make myself as strong and smart as possible

I’ll give it a try. I’ve been wearing lace up tall boots most of my life, farmer and soldier, so I should see some things change for the better. I’ll certainly ease into it. Thanks again for excellent information!

I Love ,Love,Love your channel brother.So much great & helpful info.Are you working on another book?

Once again, great content! I switched to minimal shoes a few months back. I find it an important 'step' in the right direction.

There's a line in an old Vedic treatise that says: "to the man wearing shoes, the world is paved with leather"

Really really sick drone footage ! Loving the high quality vids and content One of my top 3 favorite KZread channels

Ive been making foot adjustments the past few years after developing foot pain. The doctor wanted to sell me orthotics which made no sense to me. Instead I found working on the yard barefoot, walking in sandals, removing the insoles from my sneakers, and switching back to a traditional heavy workboot made my feet & ankles stronger and got rid of pain.

as usual, incredible video jam packed of good info.. this time with a plus: that suggestion for that Middle Aston House.. what an incredible place! thanks (for the suggestion and for the video!!)

Golden info! Props to you, man!!

These really sound like a great idea, I've never even thought about them before, but im gunna check em out and maybe buy a pair. Great video, thank you

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 It's been driving me crazy that nobody talks about this. I can't comprehend why the default shoe around the world is done this way.

Thank you for the amazing content. I will definitely give it a try.

Great video about so important topic, thank you Sir once more! Last 15 years I've been using almost only barefoot shoes especially for running. I have 3 discus prolapses on my lower back and just couldn't run anymore with regular joggers. Then one friend suggested trying barefoot shoes, boom! At first try I hit a record on my regular route with zero pains even when running on a speed that felt natural and rolling.

I've always had big, wide feet, and never liked athletic shoes. In high school I wore skater shoes because they tend to be flat, and have wider toe boxes, but discovered barefoot shoes in college. I've been a fan ever since except for running on concrete with them. We covered the land in a hard substance and wrapped our feet in a soft one to compensate.

Great timing on this video. I was just thinking how crammed my toes felt in my new sneakers yesterday.

Great info Holmes. Thank you

Glad to see another channel promoting the benefits of barefoot shoes. Hoping they become more mainstream so the prices come down

Superb information. As someone with a broad foot and high arch I have been tortured by the running shoe industry for decades. Keep these types of vid coming. Thanks

production quality gets better each time!!

Just bought myself some barefoot shoes, mate. Thanks for sharing well researched information!

I’ve got flat feet and stand on cement at work for 8-12 hours. Switched to barefoot shoes and can’t believe how much better my feet feel. I’ve tried going back to regular shoes a couple of times and my feet felt horrible after an hour or two

Would be interested to hear you talk more about research related to modular training - i.e. doing several small workouts during the day. I started trying sets of 50 burpees once an hour and am getting some pretty shocking results.

@TheBioneer

2 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@thanieltu3153

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Adam actually made a video about that a couple months ago~ it’s called “3-4 short workouts a day gave me my best results” enjoy 🙂

@whenpigsfly8178

2 жыл бұрын

Shocking good or shocking bad?

@OatmealTheCrazy

Жыл бұрын

This is me unintentionally just fitting in whatever I can before/after work and on my breaks

Barefoot shoes worked wonders for me! My knees hurt like hell and I was not able to jog 100m before I started wearing them. I really took my time to easy into them and slowly but progressively did longer runs. And within a few weeks I was able to run several kilometers without pain! However, I would definitely recommend to start running very slowly, short distances with maximum focus on forefoot running form and on flat and stable ground.

Great content as usual mate. Really love your channel. I went to vivos, but they were too much. Swapped to Lems and they're awesome. Look forward to more great stuff. Namaste x

Have been wearing barefoot shoes for two years now too, and it’s been the most fun time since my youth. I can agree anecdotally with everything Bioneer is saying. You learn from your mistakes though haha. Your feet will change for the better and your mind will thank you! And thank you for the video!

Barefoot shoes are awesome. Started about two years ago, but included barefoot running on concrete as it provides way more feedback and got me to stop over striding when running.

@nabranestwistypuzzler7019

2 жыл бұрын

No just go barefoot and stop wearing shoes, plus stop calling them barefoot because you’re not & it’s the worse oxymoron ever.

@olafstorbeck4777

2 жыл бұрын

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 Yes, real barefoot walking is great, but not possible on every occasion. If you work in an office or workshop or seeing costumer you usually can't go barefoot. There are barefoot shoes for nearly every occasion right now. Also the risk of getting cuts and piercings by sharp objects is a rist sometimes. A friend of mine got a sepsis after she cut her feet going barefoot (she is a passionate 'really barefoot' walker). So barefoot shoes are a great alternative for all the case were you can't or won't go naked foot

@csn583

2 жыл бұрын

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 Tell us what kind of miles you do barefoot Nabranes, because I went truly barefoot when I first "saw the light" 10+yrs ago and ~1mi on pavement would shred the underside of my toes. For any actual athletic activity that isn't on cushy grass, expect to restart from zero and have a VERY long road basically growing shoes (callouses) out the bottom of your feet. Now I spend 99% of my active time on trails and you can only be so perfect at spotting every tiny sharp rock and stick.

@olafstorbeck4777

2 жыл бұрын

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 Oh, and I forgot: From December till March we have freezing temperatures and snow. Also than I use barefoot shoes, and even the most radical barefeeter couldn't go with naked feet, independent of how well he or she is trained, in 1 or 2 hours one would lose toes to frost bites

@nathanvandendungen4450

2 жыл бұрын

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 yes, I did drop all shoes and go barefoot for half my runs. But, industry language still refers to my shoes as barefoot shoes, so I’m not a purist in this area.

I've had cracking in my ankles sine I was 15, I've started using barefoot shoes last summer, and after just half a year it almost entirely disappeared, my knees don't hurt as much, so I recommend everyone those minimalist/barefoot shoes!

Very stellar advice and it really reveals your understanding and research you put into the human body and how to further advance it how it was naturally intended. A great video indeed

I bought 2 pairs of barefoot shoes over the last 2 months, initially inspired by seeing Bioneer wear them, and Kneesovertoesguy recommend them. Now by perfect timing, this brilliantly comprehensive video lands here. Hes done it again!!! I have Plantar Fasciitis and my feet seem to sometimes cramp up if rested too long. After wearing soft soled runners all my life, Im hoping to get the intended improvements with barefoot shoes over time.

@christianperi

Жыл бұрын

How are you now?

I have seen you use those barefootshooes years ago and found them just awesome looking. I was practicing middle-foot running too at that time so i just bought them. And now have two pairs and i do not even walk in other shoes anymore! I absolutely love them! And of course great video as always. Keep it up man!! Also a great book if you interested in the background like me: Born to run from Christopher McDougall. Very interesting book imo!

This is life saving AND life improving info. I'm currently enjoying my copy of functional training far beyond words and using the information in the book to improve my life. Thank you, Adam!

Thanks for the tips, I’ve been wondering about the barefoot thing for awhile now

I have been wearing barefoot shoes for about 2 months now after researching ways to help my bunion. I can say my feet never hurt anymore, just sore or tired. My tight hips and low back pain have basically disappeared. My low back mobility has increased significantly because it isn't holding so much tension throughout the day from being out of alignment from the foot up.

Starting using minimal shoes a couple years ago and the difference is amazing

Funny I started looking those shoes up yesterday. Will purchase a pair soon.

Useful, detailed and concise. Thanks.

Good video. I’ve rehabbed a lot of foot injuries through the years with people not weaning onto barefoot shoes and not changing gait/running pattern. Be careful.

2 years ago I switched to minimal shoes. Before that I had pain in my forefeet each time after 15 km or 10 miles. Was in that situation for 15 years, went to doctors, had x-rays and orthopedic inlays, they made it just worse. I like hiking and mountaineering, so 2 years ago I had maximum allowed doses of NSAID pain killers + opioides every day on my regular 4 day Alps tour. Last year I did my tour with minimal shoes, I was afraid first, because these trips are usually not casual walking and I thought I needed my 270€ heavy class C mountain boots. I actually carried these in addition in my backpack as backup if the terrain would become too tough. The tour involved 3 x 3000+ summits, 1500+ m of climbing every day, 10 h hiking and mountaineering each day, T5 "experienced alpinists only" paths, severe boulder fields each day, via ferratas each day, climbing with the use use ropes and slings and carabin hooks. All done in the High Tauerns in Austria. No food pain at all. At no point I had to switch from my minimalist Joe Nimble Wandertoes 2.0 to my heavy boots Hanwag Alaska GTX. I'm on barefoot / minimal shoes only now, even in winter, even on business. My foot pain is totally gone

I used to walk around bare foot a lot. Especially in the summer. This video has made me buy a pair of barefoot shoes and I feel good walking again. Thank you

Great video thanks!. It's good to get the word out I've been going barefoot and/or barefoot shoes for many years. Another good brand is Xero, and if you are on a budget, most water shoes work well.

Been wearing barefoot shoes for a year and for the first few months my feet ached like hell. Eventually they stopped hurting and from what I can tell its because they got stronger. I also noticed the ability to sense the temperature and texture of the ground early on when running on hot rubber turf in the spring, and walking on gravel.

I am actually torned... I walk, jog, run A LOT! I use the commercial shoes from the usual brands. I don't have feet pain, when I run I land on my mid-sole... I've never had any problems. My feet are strong as ever at 33 years old. What this kind of videos and articles don't really go into is how other vectors could be causing problems when running, walking, etc.. I see so many people that just don't know how to run appropriately, it's mind blowing. A more holistic approach should be considered. I have been reading on "minimalist" shoes (stupid marketing, just like the other type of shoes, anyway...), I will try using a less cushion sole and see what changes. I'm super excited.

Walk. Walk as much as possible when transitioning to minimalist shoes. Only then start to run. That's what I found. If like me you're in your forties. Take your time. It's taken me well over a year. Now my feet and ankles feel so strong. I was impatient and tried to rush and my achiles and clafs killed me, but maybe its a right of passage. Like the bioneer says, "listen to your body" Great video.

Everyone who found this video interesting should read "Born to Run" by Cristopher McDougall. Amazing book!

i remember the first time i bought a pair of zero drop bare foot styled shoes. I got so hyped from the feel of the trail i went to later that day and spent hours playing jogging and just feeling the ground it was mind boggling.

I trail run with no shoes at all .. love it. Love you too Bioneer .. thank you!

Good point Bioneer on this video about the improved proprioception and flexibility doing exercises barefoot, that's why for example yoga is done barefoot. However due to the demands of sports, for example basketball the shoes had to be made with more cushioning to decrease the forces of impact on landing. Anyway, good video. Keep it up.

I enjoy running a lot so I'll definitely have to look into minimalist shoes. Although I'm hoping they aren't too pricey. Thanks for the video glhf

I got a pair of minimalist steel toe shoes they had a normal toe box bit otherwise were a barefoot shoe. They were super weird to walk in at first but over about 6 months I got used to them. Then it started to rain and they were not water resistant at all so I put my hiking boots and instant full body pain except for my feet while wearing the boots. I actually felt nothing at all and that was unnerving , that was until I took the boots off then my feet joined the pain party. I honestly had not clue that it was my shoes until one day I was cleaning listening to KZread music when that 'I don't wear comfortable shoes' commercial came on and my hands were dirty so I couldn't skip it. It is strange to say it but that commercial changed my life. I didn't wear those boots again. After about a week of switching back all the pain went away. My room is on the 2nd floor and I used to hate going up or down my knees felt like they were going to explode they don't anymore. Barely any fatigue walking my feet feel amazing pretty much all the time. I am no athlete I at best do trail walking/hiking but even packing several miles in I am great. My recommendations are do your research and go slow. I have done so and have avoided injuries that many KZreadrs have experienced switching to barefoot shoes. Vivobarefoot are great I have 2 pairs.

I got ro the point that I couldn't walk after getting out of the military. The VA wanted to give me canes to walk with at 35yo. No way I was doing that so I started researching and found a navy seal in California who had the same issue and started wearing FFT shoes (which are barefoot, I think the first ones). I started doing the same thing and wearing no shoes whenever I could. The Problem was fixed in about 6 months. I was walking normal within the first week and only dealt with the constant pain for a couple months. One of the best things I've done for my personal health. Sleeping on the floor and lifting heavy crap throughout the day are the others.

Been wearing Fivefingers for years now to train and won't ever go back. I have had to go to some minimalist Altra's for some of my trail running due to sharp stones on rocky routes. I don't know if anyone else has noticed this but in Fivefingers your toes move independently of each other. It's shows how restrictive shoes can be. If you haven't tried them please do! Thanks for the video and supporting this message and movement!

Great video, been waiting for this one since I switched to barefoot shoes recently. Freet Barefoot is another awesome English brand!

I definitely want to try barefoot shoes moving to the country for summer. Just wonder what should I do with my achilles tendon problem. Great video, inspiring.

Bro. Not one word of a lie, I was waiting and hoping for this. I've had flat feet since I can remember and I love to run. But the pain I get in my ankles and feet is so bad! Thank you for this video and all that you do! Awesome stuff!

@andrewfisher1051

2 жыл бұрын

I have had flat feet since early childhood. I think I am going to try some barefoot shoes, after all it's probably not any worse than some of the trainers I have had.

Great vid and you're a true beast and a gentleman mr. Bioneer! Xero shoes out of Colorado USA makes some very fine barefoot shoes, sandals and boots.

@marcmeier8247

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are great. And earth runners from California as well. Super minimal. Wear them everyday in summer.

Feels ironic to be getting a vshred ad on a video with such good information. Really shows the duality of fitness youtube

Agreed, I've been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for about 5 years now and have really helped.

I've been wearing strictly barefoot shoes for about 8 years now and my feet, knees and back have never been better and continue to improve. I've never had a proper foot arch even as little kid, now I'm actually building one up! Love seeing those shoes more and more on some of my favorite fitness influencers, keep spreading the word!

I've been wearing barefoot shoes for about 10 years. I've had several pairs of Vivo shoes, several flavours of Merrel Vapor gloves, and Skinners socks. Of these three, for me the best feeling and ground contact is with the Skinners.

I've had a pair of Xero HFS for about 2 weeks now and loving the difference so far. I've been struggling with poor ankle mobility and just general lower body neglect, so hoping these form a part of getting that back on track

Great video! I got barefoot shoes for everything! To train, to go working, to walk, to go to the snow, casual, etc. What i miss is something similar for the bike (clipless). Thanks

I’m with you. I’ve been doing barefoot shoes for about fifteen years. I’ve been a martial artist for 22 years so barefoot is very natural for me from the mats. I’ll never go back. I used to wear five fingers but I have Morton’s toes so now I wear Altra’s. I got your program!

@csn583

2 жыл бұрын

Altra makes barefoot shoes? I tried their Lone Peak 5s recently and they were so horribly thick after being used to Merrell Trail Gloves and Vapor Gloves. Thanks REI return policy! I have VFF KSOs but they only get occasional lifting use as I don't like getting shit stuck between my toes all the time!

So peculiar, for the last few weeks I've been wearing sandals whenever I'm not at work. Been trying to find a way to separate my toes naturally or find shoes that don't crush them. This info will be most helpful 👍 thank you!

I've been wearing Vibram 5 fingers for a couple years now for working out, E-board riding & house shoes. The first couple weeks my calves were a bit sore but now they are my everyday foot wear. They are kind of pricey but tough as nails and are still in great shape, just throw them in the washing machine if they get too dirty. Can't live without them.