I’m a male, in my mid 60s….retired military and retired LEO….active my entire adult life. I don’t run anymore, but I hike with my dog, 4-9 miles, 4-6 days a week. Due to an old Navy back injury, I’m attempting to adopt a zero drop-wide toe box-minimalist shoe life style. This video, sir, is outstanding as an introduction to the various brands. One more thing, never stop the “dad jokes”. All my three kids, in their mid 20s to early 30s, still get a kick out of my “dad jokes”. Bravo-Zulu, sir…..well done on this great video!

@user-xi7bi7yy9c

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Для 6нт

@captaincoyote1792

Жыл бұрын

@@user-xi7bi7yy9c Aja/&6. Yep set an idyllic,

@edwardhoward4708

Жыл бұрын

I’m a half crippled Army veteran. Have a foot injury from Iraq. I have 2 pairs of Lems Boulder boots (vegan-all nylon upper). I love them. I scarcely have a desire to wear my Dr. Martens or Born Shoes anymore, not least because with an all nylon upper the Lems are far more breathable. The soles are far more durable than I expected when I first got them. I got my brother a pair. He calls them “slipper shoes”. Highly recommended!

@captaincoyote1792

Жыл бұрын

@@edwardhoward4708 Thank you, brother…too damned funny! My brother is retired Army, and he gives me hell…he calls them “bozo boots”! Whatta ya gonna do ‘bout brothers?!!?

@MrX-vk1jl

Жыл бұрын

​@@edwardhoward4708 Try applying Dynamic Tape. I myself am getting one and I read that people have good experience with it. Though some are allergic because of glue used. It helps in protecting your tendons when they're not at 100% and if you feel pain that's probably tendonitis. If you have a foot injury you can't simply take off your shoes and walk barefoot. You know the load and capacity thing. If your muscles atrophy and don't support your tendons you have low capacity to resist the load on your feet while walking/running barefoot or in minimalistic shoes. And that leads to further problems with tendons and can even cause a flat foot! So yeah, many people transition too quickly to this without realising what damage they caused previously by walking/running in cushioned crap (it atrophies your muscles). Edit: You should also consider doing exercises like inversion, dorsiflexion and eversion with an elastic band. If you overpronate and your feet point outward, you should work on inversion (tibialis posterior). If you supinate you should do eversion (peroneus longus). Also, if you have a bunion or other such problems tape will work wonders. For increasing the foot strength itself you can simply walk in minimalistic shoes on a gravel-like terrain.

I hate feet. Ive been overweight all my life, and obese all my adult life. Nevertheless, this channel has really helped me realize I want to take care of my feet before I get old. Currently losing a lot of weight and trying to learn how to run again. I never really cared much for what kind of shoes I wear either but it looks like I'll be able to look good while taking better care of my feet, with all these recommendations to check out. Im truly, truly thankful for the content you've put out and the knowledge you've given me

@gildardomagallon

2 жыл бұрын

Try the plant based diet and you will lose weight like crazy. You'll feel better and no naps needed. I went from 185 to 168 in a month. I eat all I want but only veggies fruits seeds nuts and berries. I do eat salmom or steak once a week. No fast food no processed food no sugary anything and only thing with caffeine or sugar is my coffe. No dairy. Try other milk alternatives. Do this and slowly add other foods. This is a start point to detox from sugar and all bad foods. You will be doing a reset to your whole body.

@nickgarcia6572

2 жыл бұрын

@@gildardomagallon Amen! whole-food, plant-based diet is the BEST 😁

@dayyego

2 жыл бұрын

In response to these 2 comments, carnivore diet has been getting a lot of positive testimonials of health benefits as well as losing weight and eliminating chronic diseases similar to plant diet. It’s not as studied compared to plants, but I would say quality of food is most important whichever diet route you choose. And above all else, we’re all humans and unique, your body may react better to one or the other diet. It’s up to you to experiment and see what works best for you. Good luck! Rooting for you on your road to a healthier life!!

@ronlanter6906

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend you follow the "80/20" program. You can learn more in: *80/20 Running* by Matt Fitzgerald

@lisaeaker9064

2 жыл бұрын

Way to go on getting healthy it’s a very hard decision (mentally and physically) to change your whole life

As an executive female, I would love to see more reviews on barefoot shoes for business attire.

@MauricioMartinez0707

Жыл бұрын

The last shoes in this video are business shoes

@nurseruthie11

Жыл бұрын

@@MauricioMartinez0707 not a female business shoe, unfortunately. I’m looking for something that looks nice with dresses & skirts. Thanks for the thought though

@guitarwi3rdo

Жыл бұрын

Looks like those last shoes are the first of their kind. With any luck, more brands will step up and follow suit; but for now, unfortunately it looks like we'll all just have to wait and hope for the best

@IanRamon

Жыл бұрын

@@MauricioMartinez0707 Hi, I bought business barefoot shoes în natural leather from Zaqq. Made în Germany. Did not know about Carets în this video

@BuenavistaNZ

Жыл бұрын

As an executive male, I agree.

This is my favorite barefoot shoe review video to date... quick and to the point with no excessive vlogging, but having links with more in depth reviews. Perfect!

Really appreciate how you structured that video around the brand logos at the top and progressing them , very nice touch and very practical too.

Vivos: the minimalist shoe w a maximalist price

A great rundown of the most popular brands, thank you. I have enjoyed Vivobarefoot, Xero, and Lems. My favorite everyday shoe is the Vivobarefoot Gobi ii, Xero Prio for running, and Lems Chillum for casual. I'm saving money for later in the year getting Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest Esc for winter, outdoor boots. Thank you again.

Inov-8 Bare-XF 210 V3 have been my go-to everyday wear shoes since I bought them a month ago. 1mm sole without the insole. Best ground feel compared to all the other ones I've tried over the past 4 years.

I'm now wearing Splay shoes because of this video and I LOVE them. I can't get over how long I wear them and don't feel the immediate need to take them off like all other shoes lol. I grew up taking ballet and loved being barefoot and running around outside so my feet are already adapted to this kind of shoe and its so freaking perfect I want ALL my shoes to be like this.

Thank you for such a great video I've never heard of splay, but I'll defitinely check them out now! I'd love to see more videos on testing your own ankle strength.

Yay Lems. My first wide toe box shoe and I’m really enjoying the toe freedom. Definitely going to explore the other shoes in this vid. Thank you

I just bought my first pair of barefoot shoes. I needed a dress shoe for work, so I bought a Xero Phoenix. I was worried they wouldn’t fit because I have really wide feet, but surprisingly they fit perfectly. I normally wear a 7 wide. I bought a 7 and they actually fit because of the wider toe box. I love them!!! I am going to try out barefoot tennis shoes next.

I've been super happy with Vivo Geo Racer for outdoor, Geo Racer Knit for indoor use. Love the design so much and the quality is outstanding. Definitely wanna try some more manufacturers in the future - very helpful video! 👏

I just can't understand why companies insist on taking a successful formula and completely ruining it! My 1st barefoot shoes I owned were the Merrell Trail Glove 4. They were AMAZING in every way, especially the way they looked, and that's important for me, as I'm sure it is to most people, but only a few like to admit it. I used to do some serious hiking with them, including rock scrambling and mountain climbing-though they were not designed for that but still performed spectacularly. I seriously got addicted to them and did not want to go back to your every day hiking and trail running shoes with thick, heavy soles like Asics, New Balance, La Sportiva, Salomon, etc..., which I owned and used before. By the time I was done with the Trail Glove 4, I went looking for the same shoes to replace the old ones. To my horror, I discovered they were replaced by the Trail Glove 5 then the Trail Glove 6, the worst iteration of the Trail Glove yet since their inception. Now they look like geriatric shoes from hell and are not near as comfortable as the TG4. Gone are the vibrant vivid colors and attractive styling only to be replaced by boring, bland grey colors and a toe box that looks like Donald Duck's bill after smashing his face into a concrete wall. Makes you wonder what they were smoking in the Merrell's boardroom when they thought that was a good idea to go that direction! Talk about if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Looking at the other barefoot shoes brands available today, sadly none of them come close. The Xeros are a potential contender but can't judge until I get some on my feet first. I really wish I can walk into Merrell HQ and knock some sense into the heads of their head honchos and convince them to go back to their original design philosophy when they first started the Trail Glove series. I'm willing to bet my bottom dollar their sales figures for the recent Trail Glove models have plummeted in comparison to their earlier generations.

@jimjamthebananaman1

2 жыл бұрын

I hated the trail glove 5 - the arch support is crazy!!

@joebiscit

Жыл бұрын

Passion!

@in-xm1py

Жыл бұрын

Companies start with passion for the beat product they can make, but as time goes on, they have to start thinking strategies as to make product weaker or less perfect just enough so consumers come back for more,than just be content with everlasting perfection.

@azteacher26

Жыл бұрын

Same. I did some SERIOUS hiking in my TG4. We're talking All over the southwest. Up mountains. In the snow. Running in the desert. Shoes provided just he right about of minimal support and my feet got tough as tails. Now my TG4 are in tatters and I have no replacement. Drats. IF Merrell ever re-releases them I'm buying ten pairs.

@lilolmecj

Жыл бұрын

I have experienced this over and over with companies of all sorts. I don’t wear barefoot shoes, most of my walking is in my yard and it is way to rocky, and fir cones for me to want to feel the ground. And the one pair of toe shoes I had, Vibram brand, left my feet cold. And they did not hold up well at all. All that said, I like to wear brogue oxfords in the winter. When it became obvious Clark’s was not going to renew the ones I like I bought a second pair and put them away. They are now wearing out and nothing much like them from Clark’s. It is really frustrating.

Love a full review of the current Merrells. Was the also the minimalist shoe I started with and wore for several years; however, it's been a while since wearing barefoot shoes and looking to get back into it. Wanted to go with Merrell because it was familiar, but now leaning towards Xero 360 as I do a lot of cross training.

Thanks for all the reviews and videos, I've switched to barefoot for the past year or so. My first shoes were Xero's but I wasn't happy with the durability so I ordered some Vivo's now and used your discount code. Hope you get something in return for all your hard work.

I started a barefoot transition the last june, i started with a veeeery cheap shoe of an unknown brand on amazon, good but it was somthing like a toy, then i discovered Saguaro, and i really love it, I already know some brand of this video, like vivo, vibram, xero, Feyue, skinners, i dicovered the last one on kick starters years ago, nowdays it's not changed so much but it's a good minimal shoe. Some Barefoot shoes are too much expansive in my opinion, other don't gives me the rigth vibe. This video it's amazing for a beginner or for someone who want to start with a barefoot transition even outside the gym or home. Thanks for everything.

The KSOs are iconic Vibrams, but the new models have so much to offer in grip and style. The V-Alpha and V-Trek are my personal favorites.

Great quick overview! Brands I didn't know and a common-sense perspective without any filler!

Thanks Chris, really helpful. Would love to see full reviews on Skinners, especially if they are puncture resistent (I have heard they are not), and how they perform in cold and wet. Also appreciate more of a review on Vibrams, also which models perform best for wet and cold runs. (The winter insulated models I think will be too heavy. I am used to the super light KSO, which I love, but unfortunately let water in when you are anywhere near water! So especially reviews for light running shoes suitable for cold and wet UK weather. Thanks so much 😁

I’m glad I watch this, I only knew and bought Vivo, and even though they’re great, I don’t see many varieties and had no knowledge about the other brands. From what I saw, I would pick Wildling, Splay! and Carets. Just hoping they ship to the US or Mexico.

Seriously helpful video, finally found a wide toe box [splay shoes] casual shoes and dress shoes, thanks to your video. 👍🏻

Thank you so much for making this, this has been my go to barefoot shoes review video for at least a couple weeks now lol

Outstanding Video! I can see the amount of work you Guys put in this ten minutes. You showed brands I didn't even know they exist. Greets from Germany P.S. Love the Wildling Brand too ;-)

Wow ...I love this session... I'm 74 and need to walk and I've been scanning some barefoot shoes but it gets so confusing and you've just given me a direction... thank you so much. GA USA 👍 YOU JUST MADE MY DAY! 🙋🌹

Thank you for the overview. There are more great brands in Germany as Leguano (but lots of plastics), Zaqq, Groundies, Sole Runner .. As well as other European brands as Freet from UK or Belenka from Czech Republic. Both for wide feet 🥰

@IanRamon

Жыл бұрын

I have Zaqq and Belenka and love them. Bought for business/ casual as they are made from leather

Wow, been waiting for a review like this from your channel.. A barefooter for years now, can't think of going back to cushioned shoes... love your detailed explanations on all issues foot related and those painful disection of shoes... Thanks

This was excellent! I’ve worn 5 of these brands and I can’t wait to pick up some of the others you highlighted. This is the year I go fully minimalist on all my footwear

@barefootstrength

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Out of curiosity, what pair of barefoot shoes are your favorites and why?

@aselle1709

2 жыл бұрын

@@barefootstrength Hey, you might like to try Pokeboo barefoot rain boots.

I don't have wide feet, and the Merril Trail Glove 6's are my first barefoot/zero drop shoes. They fit me very well and I'm extremely happy with how they've felt thus far.

Such an awesome video! Thanks for a great overview of the berefoot shoe world. I'd love to see more on the Skinners shoes.

I recently purchased the carets and pretty happy. Not quite as good looking as a traditional dress shoe as they are wider, however a good trade off given the extra room in the toe box and zero drop.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! For this video 🙏🏻 You really helped me to find the shoes I was looking for

Great review! Super helpful info! Thank you!! 👍

LOVE THIS VIDEO❤❤❤❤❤ the effort put in is mad

Some great shoes in there and a couple of brands I hadn’t heard of and now want to checkout - thank you. My favourites are Vapor Glove and five fingers for road running, Vivo Primus trail for the trails, wildings in the summer and a brand in the UK called Freet from the UK for winter boots, great work 👍

Thanks, i used your promo code for the vivo primus trail II FG shoes. I also hadn't seen the Splay shoes before and will probably get some when my current canvas shoes need replacing.

Great review Bro. Appreciate’chew! 💯

Excellent video. Thank you. These types of information videos really save customers $$. I've only purchased Xero shoes to date and have been really satisfied. However, that being said, the sandals, while amazingly comfortable, would be a better fit if they came in half sizes. Cutting to size, as recommended, really ruins the esthetics plus slightly interferes with the support.

Love the Splay ones they are true to size for me. The Vivo is on the loose side but those shoes are so good it’s like wearing nothing…..love these both so far. Thanks for the recommendations

Thank you for the review! Much appreciated!

Woah I never heard of Splay or Carets but they look great! I find typical barefoot shoe designs to be a bit wacky. Fine for most occasions but not really for style. These look great for casual and formal dress up events. Thanks for the video!

Oh yes please, I‘d love a review! Using Vivos for CrossFit so far

Awesome video! Would be cool to see a video talking about barefoot shoes from narrowest to widest toe box, since there is a lot more variation than I or others would expect. Frustrating getting a pair of 'barefoot' shoes, slipping them on, and realizing that they aren't wide enough.

@barefootstrength

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting recommendation. I will definitely consider this. Thanks!

@tatiaxyt8564

2 жыл бұрын

That's where I'm at! I'm not quite willing to buy other brands because my Xero river shoes were too narrow. Lems has been great but pricy and the canvas is fading badly.

@MinhThu.buddhist

Жыл бұрын

@@tatiaxyt8564 I ordered Xero Prio and Xero HFS after seeing a lot of reviews. But the shoes still quite narrow and rub the side of my pinky toes. So far, I enjoy Splay freedom :wide enough for my feet but hug my ankle and heels like a sock(I have pretty small heels). the price is affordable. FYI: Vivo Primus Lite III shoes aren't wide enough( pretty much like Xero) but the heels are really loose.

@NOVACUNITC

Жыл бұрын

@@barefootstrength I have flat feet and are rough on shoes . Any recommendations you have for a women who wears an 11 size shoe

@dreamervanroom

Жыл бұрын

me too

I run in Skinners. Genius idea for foot covering. Even the most minimal shoe is still a beast compared to the socks. Even in 100 degree heat in the middle of summer they protect you from asphalt.

@vickigsolomon1241

Жыл бұрын

I signed up for the kickstarter for Skinners 2.0. Unfortunately, my ankle is too wide for them. 😞

Thank you for doing this. I was excited to see the Whitin's, I have a hard time finding comfortable shoes because my big toes naturally curve up. I will definitely have to try some of their shoes. A few years ago I found the brand Cushe, sadly this was as they were going out of business.

Definitely I would like to see Xero 360 vs mainstream crossfit shoes.

Loved this video! Puncture resistance, socks, formal dressing... You guys resumed all that I've been looking for some time now. I work in very demanding and variable conditions and I need all terrain, including hours standing or inside a vehicle, changing scenario from woods to concrete in a short run. Please give me your opinion (or recommended video) about promoting the use of barefoot shoes for my little girl (10). Thanks again!

Amazing overview. It will really help me choose my next pair of barefoot shoes!

Brewww I just love your lekker accent. It makes me so happy :) Thanks for a great video

“Shocks” are a real thing?! Dream come true. I have some whitins I’ve been running in, and they make my feet feel like I’ve been standing for 12 hours straight. I grew up barefoot and have almost always run truly barefoot or in 4mm heel drop trail runners before deciding sidewalks were just too hot this summer and I needed protection. I noticed the spring in the whitin toe just earlier today as it happens. I adjusted my evening sprint with the crazy dog to put slightly more focus/weight on the toes to compensate for the spring and the run went a touch better with less pain afterward.

I love this video. I've been seeing these brands on my Instagram feed and it's great to hear your input. I currently own a pair of Xero Apthos. They can be a bit roomy so maybe get a half size smaller. I'm considering a pair of 5Fingers for running.

Skinners 2.0 in depth video from you would be really valuable to see, both from perspective of the user and umm..barefoot activist(?):) Thanks for all the content so far!

I know I'm late to the party but this video is amazing. Insane amounts of information on every shoe included and great production quality. Fantastic work. Post comment comment, I have never before seen a foot with a genuine haircut. Looks like Clarke Kent if he were a foot.

Thanks for this absolutely great review!

Great video 😊😊 I can confirm vivo barefoot shoes r great - +r just so chic. They re high quality so some I wore for years❤️❤️

Great list of barefoot shoes and brands here, I've tried almost half of them and a couple others not mentioned. If you ever get a chance my go to (5 pairs) is Soft Star shoes, their original Runamoc with a bull hide sole is absolute bliss. Other than full days on concrete or asphalt it's essentially a leather glove for our leg hands🤘

@agoogleuser4356

Жыл бұрын

Ballerina SOFT STAR $175

Great video! thanks! 👍👍👍 would love to see a review about winter barefoot boots, for cold environment, rain etc...

Great reviews mate

I love you. Ty for saving me hours of research time :) Subscribed for life!

awesome material, thanks man!

Great starter video for any that are curious about barefoot shoes!

Thanks for this awesome review~~ vibram five finger shoes saved my feet. I couldn't walk anymore. I've had multiple spine surgeries. My brain literally had to reconnect with my feet. I put my first pair on and I literally slept with them on for a week...they changed my life! It took several months to fully understand the shoes and my feet. a lifetime of regular shoes literally ruined my body because of the way my feet are made.

Thank you soo much! :) I found some new brands I didn't see before! :) I have been walking around on Groundies Amsterdam's and they are great :).

I have an older fivefingers model (7+ years?), same up top just a more detailed grip / traction on the soles. I really love doing anything in them, they've been used for running, calisthenics and basketball. It's been my second time now that's I've had to have their soles re-glued cause in certain angles I put a lot of stress on the sole vs the material up top. So I'd say they're super durable but design wise can be slightly improved to divide stress better at extreme bends.

Great video, lots of brands I had never heard of, thank you!

Ooohhh, yeaa... Hit the Jackpot, will try to get the ones that will suit me! Thanks, review for the skinners would be appreciated

Thank you for this comprehensive review of a broad range of barefoot shoes.

Hey Chris! Would be interesting to see Ahinsa in a future video (even thought a just ordered my fist pair a minute ago). Might also satisfy those that are looking for vegan options :) And thanks for yet another great video!

Awesome list! The whitins make me think they would be a good alternative to my feiyues (although I find the feiyues to be so nice looking and still fairly barefoot, minus the narrow toebox), and the carets look like a fantastic design!! Love the heel and pointy toe despite being barefoot!

@agoogleuser4356

Жыл бұрын

CARETS, almost $200 but really good looking.

This video has been very helpful. Thank you.

I don't like to actually go barefoot in my house because of dogs and also getting chilly, so those Skinner booties are intriguing to me. I want some kind of "slipper." Thanks for this great review!

That was brilliant, thank you so much!

Priceless review thank you!

thanks buddy, this was super helpful and you are really nice to listen to :)

Great content man!

You should try a Brazilian brand called Feet of Tomorrow. I usually run barefoot, no shoes or socks at all. And with the Feeet of Tomorrow I felt myself very comfortable for my recovery and daily use. It is basically the only shoes I use during the last months, as I'm barefoot everytime it is possible.

Thanks so much! I didn’t know about 3/4 of those brands

I Love the Wildlings, i had no Idea what barefoot shoes where. Then i googled sustainable shoes because i wanted to be more aware of the resources of our Earth. They looked so good, i wanted to try them. I needed long to adjust to this shoes, but now i don`t want to change them! I would like to see an video about sandals, especially the wildings because i like how they look. Sry I´m German but i hope i written well enough.

I would add Paperkrane and Mukishoes, my two first pairs and most comfortable ones so far! Paperkrane is mostly for children, but have a decent collection for adults. Super light and flexible and were my first ever pair of trying barefoot shoes. I felt like I was walking on clouds! And Mukishoes - I just can't get enough of them! They're unisex, comfortable, stylish and for me, they go with everything I wear. And are SUPER light and flexible, it's almost like wearing socks with super thin soles. I've been asked so many times wasn't I wearing barefoot shoes and I had to demonstrate how wide, flexible and comfy they are.

Great reviews! A few brands a haven't heard about! Could you do a review on waterproof barefoot shoes! By the way, love you're accents!

If you want a high end bespoke custom made boot with minimalist sole, wide toe box, look to Russell Moccasin. Expensive, but cutom made to your foot, traditional styling and worth every penny. They've been making a couple minimalist styles for about 20 years. I have and love the country squire minimalist boot. With a second pair in order.

I’d like to see more reviews for the women’s styles

Vibram V-Alphas are the best. I have like 8 pairs of the blue ones, and 3 of the black!

The sewists add the affiliate links to "the drop down below" which is very convenient. Thanks for this...Im defs going to check them out

I just got blackened Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III, and wear them year round, except for formal engagement attire.

Thanks , interesting and helpful review

Great video! Thank you

Excellent video!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

I bought and used barefoot shoes from Zaqq and Belenka (business), Xero, Merrel, Vibram 5 fingers. All feel great but mostly vibram i like.

Nice video and instructive video as always. What do you think about " groundies " shoes ? have you try any model ?

Super helpful video. Thank you.

Zaq are one of my favorites, leguano are also nice, thanks for the video

Great video. Can we get a ranking list with multiple categories, including ranking the most pure barefoot shoe, the best casual shoe, best hiking shoe, best versatile shoe. Things to consider would be sole thinness, widest toe box, how lightweight it is, flexibility, etc. brands I would like to see in the showdown of barefoot shoes would be wildlings,splay, vivo, vibram. It would also be cool if you could collab with Andrew folts on this video..

Great video! Glad to see so many brands I've never heard of before. I struggle finding a workboot with this shape that will fit my Hobbit feet, especially since Redwing stopped making the CRV boot. Do you have suggestions?

I did an 8 hour hike in Skinner 2.0 and it was beautiful.

I now have two pairs of SoftStar barefoot shoes that I absolutely love! They are made of leather, and made in the USA

Thanks Chris!

Thanks for the reviews. Very educational! I highly recommend you take a look at Birchbury.

Would love to see a review of the TadeEvo bliss, I think they are awesome. Thanks for the video

Great video. Would love if you could cover the Inov8 line of zero drop shoes.