whenever i get the chance i walk around barefoot, i truly think its the reason i never had any ankle injuries or strains

@thegraymedium_

12 күн бұрын

I agree man!

For anyone struggling to find comfortable shoes, I wear Altra tennis shoes for work and they are great. They have zero drop and wide toe box with a variety of cushioned options. I’m a retail manager and work long days walking on concrete, as well as hybrid athletic exercise. I also have some smart looking leather sneakers from Lems in place of my old dress shoes for meetings and formal events. I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for a year now and it’s been a huge improvement to my life.

@thegraymedium_

12 күн бұрын

Dude thanks for sharing! Ima have to look into those Altra Tennis Shoes they sound really rad!

I like being barefoot in the summer in my grass and at the beach if I go but not when I go out anywhere else. Shoes don't hurt my feet they protect them.

@thegraymedium_

12 күн бұрын

That’s really cool! I’m glad you enjoy being barefoot as well!

we need more inclusive shoe sizes fr

@thegraymedium_

11 күн бұрын

Honestly man fr. It’d be cool if normal shoe brands like Nike, adidas, vans, etc. started making barefoot/ extra wide options

Huge proponent of barefoot shoes here. As you found out, easing into wearing barefoot shoes is generally a good idea. Both due to the pain you describe, but also because you calves will be stretched a lot more than in regular shoes that generally have a raised heel. Definitely remember my calves being quite sore for a week or two. I also ended up going up one shoe size on regular shoes and always wear them very loose.

@thegraymedium_

12 күн бұрын

Yeah man, the transition is tough at first! What brand barefoot shoes do you wear?

@Macvombat

12 күн бұрын

@@thegraymedium_ used to do Vivobarefoot as well but as you said.. shit is pricy.. Now I'm wearing what is essentially a no name barefoot shoe that is surprisingly sturdy for a quarter of the price. Bought a pair of Merrel Vapor Glove a while back for running. They're decent, but again.. Too pricy in my opinion.

@thegraymedium_

12 күн бұрын

Yeah, I’m probably gonna look into some cheaper brands too! I appreciate your support man!

thm steel toe boots kill u

@thegraymedium_

12 күн бұрын

Fr man! They need to make extra wide steel toe boots