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@MeggaMortous

11 ай бұрын

My dude, the most important part is to have a shoe with a natural foot shape. The amazon one, while ticking other boxes, DOES NOT have a natural foot shape. You can see it when you compare both of the shoes from the bottom the one from Amazon is not going straight where you have the big toe part but it's actually curving inwards.

@STARLIGHTRAYS

9 ай бұрын

You were not created to be a runner....you were created to RUN JUST IN CASE YOU NEED TO RUN. To be a RUNNER is 100% ANTINATURAL.

@sheeposaurus423

9 ай бұрын

@@STARLIGHTRAYS why so angry bro he's just talking about shoes

Still don’t understand why shoes aren’t shaped like feet. Why would we smash our feet into weird shapes?

@thaboseane502

Жыл бұрын

Aesthetics! Same reason why coursets and heels exist, heck the whole fashion industry.

@2to5Raccoons

Жыл бұрын

​@@thaboseane502 Their modern warped use is for aesthetics but that's not why they were designed. Pointed shoes were designed for riding horses. High heels were designed to keep people out of the street muck. Corsets were designed for support and don't mangle or constrict (especially if they're made and fitted correctly). The tiny waists that people associate with corsets are made with padding and over exaggerated image manipulation.

@lisaphares2286

Жыл бұрын

It’s also cheaper to make shoes narrower and most ppl think you need arch support. But if you ask an engineer, arches are stronger with force being applied to the top forcing downward, if you apply force to the bottom forcing upwards, the arch fails.

@skyejacques

Жыл бұрын

​@@lisaphares2286 That's so interesting 🤔 thanks so much, I love that I learned something new today.. I have a bunch of arch insoles that I thought were helping and now see they might not be

@treeman5263

Жыл бұрын

I think it started because of horses riding pointed toes make going in and out of the stirrups easier. And than it became a goofy fashion thing. Don’t quote me on it I’m not sure but I think that’s how it started. Doesn’t make any las stupid though. Lol 😂

I went completely barefoot for 8 months. No, I didnt work at the time. Long story. But the point is this: My balance imroved, my feet loosened up, back and knee pain were negligible. The minute I had to wear boots again knees, feet and back hurt again.

@youdontknowme9068

Жыл бұрын

That's the importance of strengthening and stretching in general, they'll make up for the obligations you have on your day to day basis

@_munkykok_

11 ай бұрын

That's why you probably need zero drop shoes. Good luck finding some that fit.

@bjwkusgxjdks

11 ай бұрын

How do you go barefoot dude? Don’t your feet get crusty and dirty?

@sonja4164

11 ай бұрын

​​@@bjwkusgxjdksoap & water solve that problem. Foot file & other foot care products too.

@gerardvila4685

11 ай бұрын

I remember someone who did that. She was enjoying it a lot... then she stepped on a nail... 😣

I recently started using the five fingers and people have openly mocked me, it’s fun, I’m out there walking super comfortable and that’s all that matters

@AdamManley7

Жыл бұрын

Try out Xero shoes they’re nice and wide plus they looks lot more natural being a barefoot shoe rather than the five fingers

@JeremyBWallace

Жыл бұрын

I recently started wearing the fivefingers and I've had the opposite response - at least those who speak up with a comment. Plenty stare and don't say anything. I absolutely love them regardless.

@snorrevonflake

Жыл бұрын

I don't now why anybody would wear those - there are so many good options (without "toe fingers").

@JeremyBWallace

Жыл бұрын

@@snorrevonflake They seemed like a ridiculous option to me before I tried them. Now, surprisingly, I can confidently say they're the best shoes I've ever owned. 🤷🏼

@PhatGuSS

Жыл бұрын

Screw all those people! I've been wearing five fingers for 15 years now, love em! People may say things and i just tell them that I like them and fortunately their opinion doesn't matter, lol!! They shut up pretty quick!

The more I've been looking into getting barefoot shoes, the more I realize I already use something kind of similar. I used to skateboard a lot in my teens, and for the most part I've worn skate shoes ever since. They tend to have no height difference from heel to toe, are wider in the toes, and they're relatively thin and flexible so you can feel the board better underneath you (depending of course on which ones you get, but I'd say the majority and the ones I get especially are like that). They do give a bit more cushion for impacts than I believe a barefoot shoe would of course, but they seem to be a good middle ground from what I can gather, and might even be the better option for certain people from a budget angle and a transition point.

@gandito4058

10 ай бұрын

Which shoes did you get? Need something for transition

@TheOneAndOnlyTed

10 ай бұрын

@gandito4058 I've gotten nike sb's the last couple of times. Really any will do, though. Nike, Lakai, Vans, Adidas, etc... all make good ones. I would try to feel them out in store, and sometimes they can be stiff at first, but when I skated, we always bent them in every direction for a while to get them to loosen up.

@BrentStrition

9 ай бұрын

I was literally having this same thought recently when looking into barefoot shoes. My skate shoes have all the qualities you mention but still give you that extra inch when standing too 😂

@Ghostvix

9 ай бұрын

It’s more about the size of the toe box though.

@TheOneAndOnlyTed

9 ай бұрын

@Ghostvix That's definitely an issue you can run into, which is why I'd recommend trying them on first. I've usually noticed there is more room than running shoes, though, where my toes are always squished.

For two years I have suffered with increasingly severe, debilitating pain from plantar fasciitis. It's only been a few weeks since I started going barefoot and wearing barefoot shoes when I go out, and the difference is night and day. I used to be in such pain when I woke up that I would have to roll and massage my feet for 5 minutes each just to be able to walk. I was temporarily immobilized. It was embarrassing to gasp in pain when I was with friends. But by going exclusively barefoot and wearing minimalist shoes when I go out, I have reversed two years of foot trauma. The conventional wisdom of physical therapists told me to buy shoe inserts to support my feet, but they only ended up making the problem worse. The exercises worked, but the orthopedic inserts counteracted any good it did. What I'm saying is that strengthening and stretching my feet has put me on a surprisingly fast path to healing. Praise God!! ❤🙏🙌❤

@johnlesoudeur3653

11 ай бұрын

Praise God...did Jesus wear barefoot sandals?

@LovveArrt

11 ай бұрын

@@johnlesoudeur3653 This comment had me in tears from laughter...but....i think he did...lol

@rossanasierra8773

10 ай бұрын

Shoe inserts need to be made for order from a professional doctor for length and height. Store one are generic. It makes it worse.

@purehum

9 ай бұрын

I went thru the same thing with added tarsel tunel and these soless shoes saved me also! heh

@Ghostvix

9 ай бұрын

Foot inserts should be moldes for the feet. I have fallen arches and these made my pain hardly there. But as I kids I’d be barefoot like 90% of the time. Now going barefoot hurts more.

Bought my first pair of Vivo Barefoot shoes in August 2021 and now I have a total of 4 pairs (for different occasions). For 30+ years I had flat feet and no natural arch in my foot, since wearing barefoot shoes I have developed an arch, my posture has improved and my feet feel so much better.

@ShervinShares

Жыл бұрын

wow that's amazing to hear! have you shared this with any foot doctor? i'd be curious to hear their perspective on how your feet have changed

@sacredtime9093

Жыл бұрын

Hey Shervin, no I haven’t shared this with any foot doctor. It was only when I went to the Vivo Barefoot store in London (was in there for over an hour), that I’d learnt about the importance of space around the toe box and that I’d been wearing the wrong size for years 😊.

@jdaws4896

Жыл бұрын

Have you had to remortgage to fund this new habit 😂

@guille8756

Жыл бұрын

​@@jdaws4896 there are some barefoot shoes for like 50-60 bucks

@AlecFortescue

Жыл бұрын

Ive developed plantar fascitis and patella tendinitis wearing plenty of shoes with arch support and custom orthotics. Dealing with with this for years, I'm not overusing my legs, I can't even run anymore. I just got a pair of vivos, they fit really well and I hope they can help some issues go away.

My understanding is Vibram settled the lawsuit (without accepting any fault) because they didn't have the scientific evidence to back up the claims they were making, that doesn't automatically mean that those claims were false. Very few minimalist shoes studies existed at the time. The people bringing the lawsuit also had no proof that the claims were false, just that they had no scientific merit behind them. The previous CEO of Vibram, who had left before the lawsuit was filed, said he wouldn't have settled, he would have fought it.

@nicolasm400

Жыл бұрын

Very good details to know!

@jdaws4896

Жыл бұрын

I love vibram five fingers, l bet Nike caused the lawsuit to stop the moment. They have make running fun , it’s great having full flexibility off the foot 🦶🏻.

@loganmedia1142

Жыл бұрын

They made claims and then when challenged admitted they had no evidence to back up those claims. That effectively makes the claims false. The company lied.

@nicolasm400

Жыл бұрын

@@loganmedia1142 Yet those " false claims ", as of 2023, are now backed up by studies, researchers, coaches, physiotherapitsts and athletes hahaha. You cannot conclude that something is false or true just because there is a lack of scientific evidence, you can't conclude anything by definition. That was the point of the original post and it seems you didn't catch it. it takes time and ressources to do science Another exemple. Until very recently, there was no rigid scientific evidence for the benefits of fasting. Yet for thousands of years, fasting was already part of many cultures and communities. People somehow had an instinct about its benefits, benefits that were very true & practical even though there was no studies (as we know of them today) backing up fasting

@sjharris1991

Жыл бұрын

@@loganmedia1142 These were the claims Vibram made in their ads 1. Strengthens muscles in feet and lower legs. 2. Improves range of motion in ankles, feet, and toes. 3. Stimulates neural function. Important to balance and agility. 4. Eliminates heel lift to align the spine and improve posture. 5. Allows the foot and body to move naturally, which just feels good. So you're saying that because Vibram didn't have scientific evidence to back up these claims, that means every one of those claims must therefore be false. Seriously?

Was not prepared for all these Tarantino foot shots, you've definitely made someones day with this vid.

There's definitely a health benefit in wearing the footwear that is most comfortable to you. I was yelled at a ton as a kid for walking outside without shoes on, so I naturally enjoy barefoot shoes, minimalist sandals, five fingers for walking, hiking, working out. But you really have to ease into minimalist footwear if you aren't used to walking without support. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR GAIT and that is an uncomfortable process for many people. You have to build up the muscles that you weren't using, and people tend to fatigue during this process and just slam their foot into the ground when fatigued. This can easily cause ligament strain and shin splints.

@terina32

Жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment, I will bare that in mind!

@loganmedia1142

Жыл бұрын

I suppose this is an upside of living in a place with a fairly mild climate. Walking barefoot often is normal.

@THICCTHICCTHICC

Жыл бұрын

@@loganmedia1142 yep, it's a huge thing in NZ and coastal Australia

@MiMiDixon-np8wm

9 ай бұрын

Do you think it's easier for people who wear flip flops all the time to transition to barefoot shoes??

@Petaurista13

8 ай бұрын

@@loganmedia1142 if I tried to walk barefoot for like 1/3 of year here I wouldn't need any shoes at all. Or even toe clippers XD And for the rest people are throwing shit on the ground so still probably not good idea

I think the most important thing is to listen to your body. If you're in pain even if you've followed all the "right steps" in transitioning into barefoot shoes, then maybe don't force it!

@ThePandafriend

9 ай бұрын

Not nessecarily. The pain is caused by rebuilding the stuff your shoes did into your feet. Of course severe pain is a different story. Reshaping a bodypart is always painful, if it's done over a short timespan.

@Magnulus76

5 ай бұрын

The first step should be walking barefoot indoors. Maybe using toe splints if needed.

I’ve been wearing my creepy toe shoes (vibram 5 fingers) for a decade now! I love ‘em. I feel awesome and am never going back. For reference, I’m 48, CrossFitter, yoga practitioner, and generally feel awesome most of the time. Longest run in vibrams: 10 miles. Longest hike in vibrams: 50 miles in mountain terrain.

@marymissmary

Жыл бұрын

The only thing I don’t like them for: olympic weightlifting. For that I wear Nike Romaleos 😊.

Somehow humans survived for hundreds of thousands of years without wearing wedge shaped marshmallows on their feet.

@knotengajin7359

3 ай бұрын

Humans weren’t standing on hard concrete for 8 or more hours a day, five or more days a week, during those hundreds of thousands of years.

@hektor6766

12 күн бұрын

We haven't devolved to clown feet, though.

@madameblatvatsky

12 күн бұрын

@@hektor6766 only clown mind

Barefoot shoes cured my cancer!! [I'm kidding, of course, but it IS related!] I had neuropathy following chemotherapy twelve years ago. The pain and tingling when walking was annoying at best. I switched to barefoot-style shoes (Vibram Fivefingers in my case), and my feet felt MUCH better almost immediately. I've been wearing barefoot-style shoes ever since. Thanks so much for the informative video!!

Very helpful vid. I had loads of problems moving to bare foot runs but I accept I did too much too quickly. I’ll still be sticking with my cushioned shoes but I found this vid helpful. Thank you.

The arch support… the bane of every shoe I ever had…. Arch support kills my feet. My arches are in weird places for my foot size and so every shoe hits it at the wrong place and it ends up hurting me so bad! It even dislocated a bone in my foot! (No BS-ing about that one!)

Great Video 🎉 What arm band monitor are you wearing? Just Curious 👍

The only thing I regret about minimal footwear (Merrell VG in my case) is that they did not exist 30 years ago and that I was completely in the dark anyway about the barefoot/ minimal concept. It's worked out for me great both for running and leisure. I only (very reluctantly) put on safety shoes in my shop, and then only when the work requires it.

@_munkykok_

11 ай бұрын

Chucks existed though. Zero drop since many decades by now. Not a wide toebox though... But zero drop. Pretty minimalistic.

@RedHanded1969

10 ай бұрын

Were you born w shoes ??? Did you never walk barefoot or wear cheap sandals b4.. Hellooo.. 😮

@bigbattenberg

10 ай бұрын

@@RedHanded1969 I am especially talking about running and sports in general. I live in Holland, climate and the culture I was brought up in always prescribed sturdy, quality shoes. Anything with little to no support was considered bad. Back in the day when I was running competitively (30+ years ago) no one wore anything 'minimal' except for track spikes as I remember.

@RedHanded1969

10 ай бұрын

@@bigbattenberg How many hrs do you run n do sports ??? How many hrs are you at home or around the house wearing nx to nothing sandals ?

@Petaurista13

8 ай бұрын

@@_munkykok_ they could exist, but I was freshly born, it's not like kids have too big influence on what they wear, eat etc. Like my friend say: "we suffer from knowledge of what our parents screwed up and hope we won't for our kids"

Great video. I enjoy listening to people who also like minimalist shoes. Good content and good information. I've been wearing Vibrams since 2013 and I absolutely love them. I would wear them every day when I took my walks, which were anywhere between 4 and 12 miles a day. Of course I had to transition into them properly, which I did on a treadmill in my Ohio basement. The rest of the time I had to wear shoes appropriate for an office environment, or NB sneakers, which were recommended by my FIL who was a podiatrist. He used to be totally against minimalist shoes, but after examining my feet after the first year, he started to understand the benefits. I now live in Florida and since Covid made everyone homebodies, I've been working from home and really have very little need to wear actual shoes at all. When I do go out anywhere, I wear my Vibrams. So basically for the past 3+ years, I've worn either Vibrams or went barefoot almost exclusively. My feet are definitely stronger and much wider than before. I don't ever want to go back to "traditional" shoes.

I do not have a chance to experience barefoot shoelaces in my country. There are only Keen shoes. but I can try them.. I'm a person who stands for long periods of time while working. what would your suggestion be? I wonder if keen will solve my problems? Or should I choose a skechers with good cushioning?

I loved my barefoot shoes. I started them into my run rotation on the shorter runs, and then slowly but surely into the longer runs (5k+). I ended up using them for most runs within a few months. I backed off initially during the transition due to over use pain in my feet. While I have good arches, I don't think my feet were ready without any support. Once I got over that I really enjoyed them. It was weird having your toes separate on uneven terrain at first. Once they got stronger though it was very noticeable for stability and mobility as a whole. I will be getting another pair.

Awesome video man, all I know of I've been struggling with osteoarthritis in my right ankle, it even started messing with my knee and hip. I started noticing a difference in my pain while working from home being barefoot all day. I just bought some Xero shoes and wore them out yesterday. It felt amazing!! The toe box and 0 drop I believe make a huge difference for walking and daily activities. I'm sore today haha gonna go do some mobility and stretching now. I look forward to seeing if this improves my chronic pains 🤘🏼

in all honesty, is it ok to swap regulary between barefoot and regular shoes? would this cause more harm than good? TIA

Do the toe spacers make you feet fill warmer ? I'll have to try these. I have ben wearing my spenco thong sandals for many years due to the freedom filling. But my pinky does looks like yours

I've been wearing 0 drop converse shoes for the past 15 years. Would It be much of a transition if I go with 0 drop soft running shoes ?

When Shervin drops on the weekend, the weekend is better!

@ShervinShares

Жыл бұрын

Let's gooo Micah!!

You might of said this before but I’ve forgot whats the shorts you wear? Please

I sprained my midfoot somewhere around 2016 and had pain every now and then for years after. I spent about a year transitioning to barefoot shoes and haven't had pain from walking too much on it in over a year. Anecdotally, I'd say barefoot shoes for the win

@antheablackmore5838

Жыл бұрын

I had a crippling mid foot injury, low back pain, bad knees, against all advise by podiatrists and consultants I went down the bare foot / shoe, and correct toes route, absolutely extraordinary results , within a matter of weeks the pain subsided after years of suffering, within a year all pain gone, absolutely adore vivos !

@umartdagnir

Жыл бұрын

I've sprained my midfoot while running in barefoot shoes. =P There is no single recipe for all.

@HolliNiesen

Жыл бұрын

@@umartdagnir Not suggesting it is. Simply pointing out that a very slow transition and gradual muscle build up did wonders for me

There is a whole difference that should be made between "unsubstantiated claims" and "wrong claims". Vibram settled the class action because they were a bit reckless in their claims while they have no actual proof to defend them. Nothing says these claims were right or wrong. Now, if you think about the biomechanics of feet and legs, what they say makes a lot of sense : having shoes compressing the toes distorts feet over time (just look at the feet of women in their 50's who have worn "sexy" shoes for most of their life… nothing sexy to look at after a couple of decades) and it's just common sense that reducing foot surface reduces stability. Then, thick soles only dampen "wrong" (brutal) foot strokes and surely makes leg muscles lazy while letting people take wrong habits. Human have evolved to be moving mechanics, and it turns out that most technologies allowing human to avoid effort and reduce motion are actually detrimental to our well-being because… we just need to activate those muscles to be well, since a lot of biochemical reactions depend on juices flowing. Motion is life and muscles are the way to move. Vibram marketing and their lack of scientific background doesn't mean they are wrong, they are most likely too forward and should probably invest more in research and less in advertising.

The ankle mobility increase from using zero drop shoes isn't has much coming from the strengthening of the tibialis anterior (front shin muscles), it is more coming from the fact that your gastrocnemius and soleus aren't being constantly shortened throughout the whole day in that heel lifted position, therefore, decreasing their flexibility and decreasing the amount of dorsiflexion you would normally be able to get.

Which is best for work that requires alot of walking and standing zero rise or running shoes?im having bad foot pain rn pls help😢

The point you make at 10:48 is how I feel too for the most part. I also have wide feet and I think situationally the barefoot shoes tend to be better. I have a pair of Tolos that I use on leg day because they give me that extra stable feeling. And I have a pair of Icarus for daily wear. I have tried to run in Altra (Olympus Via) but the foam is terrible. I just go back to my wide width new balances. I do wish the barefoot market had better looking shoes. I mean I can't really wear any none barefoot shoes that look good because they come in narrow width only. At the end of the day I am just glad to have some flat, wide, comfy shoes for most situations. I don't care too much about the potentially exaggerated health claims.

i see a lot of barefoot shoe video recently but yours is most comprehensive & interesting video i've watched. Thank you. and its my time to wear my first barefoot shoe now.

I've been wearing my barefoot shoes for about 4 months, I am naturally pretty flat footed. I had no problems initially but recently, I have noticed that i easily keep getting cramp in my feet and sometimes calfs. I wonder if im doing something wrong? Is this part of the process? I definitely feel like my feet are stronger but this cramp situation is worrying. Any advice would be great!

I can’t remember barefoot shoe manufacturers claiming they’ll reverse your back problems. You need to figure out why you have back issues then go from there.

@krane15

Жыл бұрын

Back problems can be caused by a hundred things. None of which has anything to do with your shoes.

I want to get my first pair of barefoots to use for trail running. Any help please? Merrell trail 7, vivo trail or vibram FF? Thanks!

@nicolasm400

Жыл бұрын

Mesa Trail from Xero Shoes or Superior 5 from Altra

Am still curious why shervin has only 30k+ subscriber 😅 It should be way much more than that💯 Don’t give up man! You’re time will come💯💯

@ShervinShares

Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

I have been wearing a pair of these for a year now to walk. I work remotely and don't put on shoes around the house. When I go out, many times I wear my barefoot shoes. The pain in my knees is significantly less with them. And I find that I walk like I did as a kid in them. Not sure how to describe it, but it feels natural.

Great video! Seeing the high line and intrepid makes me miss NYC, but remembering storage spaces does the opposite haha

@ShervinShares

Жыл бұрын

hahah getting both feelings in the same video

@Belhade

10 ай бұрын

@@ShervinShares I live upstate but like to visit the city. Earlier this year I started "urban hiking" in my VFFs and my first was the High Line and Central Park. Such a nice walk.

I've been in Altras for years. The Lone Peaks are by far my favorite trail shoe, I love them. Born to Run 2 came out late last year and inspired me to once again pick up my Lunas and go for a run. I loved the enhanced ground feel. At 15 mm these were 10 mm (+ insole?) less than my Lone Peaks and 15+ mm less than the Timps I was rotating in and out. I loved it so much I got some Earth Runner Circadians (8mm) recently and took them out for a run. What a difference another 7 mm can make! I feel so many more features of the dirt/grass/rocks/roots. The Lunas by comparison now feel very soft, and wearing any heavily cushioned shoe just feels so numb. At first you feel every rock, but amazingly the brain takes over and within like a half mile you don't really notice them any more. We have some decently rocky and rooty terrain near us which made me believe I needed rock plates and super maximal shoes to run it which is just plain false. I've found my running posture and cadence are _way_ better when running in the sandals. That's not to say I can't maintain that form in the Altras, but it's very easy to get sloppy in the cushioned shoes. Now, I'll admit, 8mm is thin and I am not quite ready a long run in them. Most I've done is 5 miles so far. Zero drop is no problem, I walk around barefoot/in sandals and run in Altras all the time, but the thinness is something to get used to because there's no midsole to absorb the impact.

When plantar fasciitis ended running for me, I briefly tried more cushion and more support but it didn't help. I started exercises and stretches and even went the toe spreader route. It was so painful at first; I could only wear my Correct Toes for an hour before having to take them off but eventually I could wear them for a whole 6-hour shift in my Merrell Vapor Gloves while standing and walking on a concrete floor without knee or back pain. I seriously don't understand why more people with heel pain don't go this route.

I miss the days of shoe stores with proper foot measuring tools and a selection of shoe sizes to fit my feet. I might need some of these barefoot shoes.

@joescheller6680

2 ай бұрын

They do still have shoe stores that properly fit you to a shoe.just need to look around they are there.

Critical thinking is key. 'Off road' I have moved to thick soled boots - to cater for clumsy walking, and maybe not paying attention to surface undulations. For larger distance I have enjoyed paratrooper boots - heavy, but have felt like they limited stress. As a teen, people seemed to play a fashion game and used heel height to gain overall height. I have definitely noticed ankle boots appeared to limit / weaken my ankles. As I grew older I gained more back issues. Moving to Five Fingers has made me more aware of my feet, and how they affect my structure. So far it is helping, and allowing greater rotation / flexibility / control. I am easing my way in by wearing on weekends - and being wary of heel strike when tired.

I've fully transitioned over the past year to zero drop shoes. I wear Altra's, Lem's and Birkenstocks QS 700 steel toed boots. I do have a couple of Witten shoes too.

@feldgraufox4927

Жыл бұрын

Same here, few pairs of vivos and qs500 for work. I used to suffer with squashed toes and calluses. Now I don't suffer with any of this.

I love Whitens! 72 year old woman who after 20 years trying to strengthen my problematic hip decided to take a different approach and try barefoot shoes. Started with Whitens and with a few weeks had three pairs in different colors! Everyone said start out slowly but my feet felt so good in them I couldn't take them off. I am doing foot exercises and toe spacers in the evening and I can already tell that my arch is strengthening after only two months! Never going to back to regular shoes. Lucky that I am old, no one looks at what I am wearing anymore. Oh BTW my hip pain went away with 24 hours of wearing these shoes and hasn't come back since!

Haven't tried barefoot shoes yet, BUT, I have switched to walking landing on mid-front part of my foot and I can definitely say that my lower back and knees have stopped aching after walking big distances. Also, the flatter the shoe the easier it is to walk landing on mid-front foot as opposed to landing on your heel which is what the casual shoes are made for. So there is probably truth to the health benefits of barefoot or minimalist shoes, especially combined with changing the way you walk.

Can do you a review of the Sosenfer shoes on Shein. They are called the minimalist breathable slip on shoes on Shein. They legit look like black socks with a rubber sole. I wonder if they are actually comfortable to wear all day. For only $11. Some people said they use them for water shoes other say they use them as work shoes. I thought about buying them to try myself for work since I have to wear solid black non slip shoes but I freaked out and canceled my order.

what model of barefoot boot is that?

I get wide running shoes and use lock lace or cheaper knock-offs. The laces stretch and I can also open them up on the wider (bottom) and tighten them a little more on the top. Result: no more tying shoes and no squishing my toes.

My lower back pain from running disappeared with zero drop shoes. The Vibrams gave me multiple stress fractures though, so now I use Hoka shoes with virtually zero drop. Works for me.

how much toe space between big toe and front of shoe

I’m flat footed and I run a lot and cycle but I have neglected the health of my feet for a long time which is why I have a slight bunion on my left foot and I’m flat footed. I was in two minds to purchase LEMS Primal 2’s barefoot shoes for running because I fear they will cause injuries to the calf muscles, knees and lower back when your heal strikes the tarmac. So, I think it’s best to use Altra running shoes with cushion support for running and LEMS Primal 2’s for everyday use, like walking.

I just started wearing minimalist shoes a few months ago, and also toe spacers at night. I cannot splay my toes yet, but I see that you can. Just wondering how long did it take you to be able to do that?

@lt5550

Жыл бұрын

Spacers🤔 What are those and what do they do? Where can I buy those.

@capo4270

Жыл бұрын

​@@lt5550 Bought my toe spacers at Earth Runners look under foot restoration tools

@gauthierperrod4958

Жыл бұрын

Hello don't wanna be mean or anything but it may very depends on everyone. Not really using barefoot daily but I can do it (I never was unable to do it to be fair...).

@barrylewis8916

Жыл бұрын

Try moving your toes with your hands and see if your feet learn from there. Sometimes after not toe flexing for a while my foot gets lazy, if I star to train it, then it comes back. Some people I know can't seem to do it - but I don't think they focus on it.

@FireWizardGg

Ай бұрын

@@gauthierperrod4958 EVERYONE was born with the ability to do it, the only reason some cant anymore is because they have fucked their toes up with wrong shoes

I started wearing barefoot shoes a month ago and they are really comfortable. The only thing that bothers me is if it's fine to walk or run on hard surfaces like asphalt. It's not nature intended for sure. Any thoughts?

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@Tubeytime

9 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, bit surprised actually

@Petaurista13

8 ай бұрын

And through the whole video only personal experiences

Picked up vivobarefoots for volleyball and those same whitins for my suit! love em both!

@ShervinShares

Жыл бұрын

nice!!!

Tennis/canvas shoes used to be my favourites when I was forced to wear shoes in summer. Definitely, the cheapest option if you find extra wide fitting. Jazz ballet shoes style are also a good option, but you may have to get waterproof soles added to them (or buy soles from Amazon and glue them on yourself) However, I am definitely getting old, because the collagen on my hands and feet is getting thin. In fact, they are so thin on my feet that I can feel the heel bone and metatarsals hitting the floor or road I am walking on: a very painful experience. So, unless I am wearing shoes with super soft soles (which formal office wear or fashion boots /shoes never are, I have to add gel pads or memory foam to all of them. There are always some occasions when you have to wear those, but you can alleviate or prevent some of the problems by not wearing shoes at home and wearing stretchy, well,-fitting socks or slipper socks with non-slip soles.

I say it depends on the activity. A wide toe box is always good but if you're going to do an 8hr retail shift, then cushion is needed. But if you're just heading out to buy some groceries or to hang out with some friends for a few hours then you can go without the cushion. Maybe of you want to attempt to strength your calves then also going no cushion could work. As for arch support, it's your choice. It might not be a massive need, a stronger body does make getting "older" happen slower.

Do you always walk with a heel strike?

Personally I enjoy the strength Ive gained in my feet for the 5months Ive been wearing them and how my feet have become the bottleneck of my performance. In the past Ive pushed further with regular shoes and I always got injuries in many places because I was pushing further than my body was ready for, and now I cant even if I wanted to so I like how they keep me from overdoing it. Also I never care about all the marketing, just try it out, see what it does for you.

what about winter what is the solution for cold weathers

My favorite shoe in high school and even afterwards for a few years were indoor soccer cleats.. which is wild bc that was before barefoot or wide toe boxes were a thing.. but if you check how indoor soccer cleats were they are extremely flat and a decent toe box.. i never tied them and left them loose in order to be able to slip them on and off but all in all i loved them.. looks like I’m going to be looking into making a new investment..

I want to get barefoot shoes, my front foot has always been very wide and I have always loved walking barefoot. But we're heading into snowy season in a few months so I think I'll wait for spring and save up a bit of money.

agreed! people should be able to wear those shoes (or any shoes) on dates or social events for sure!

It depends for me benefits are there but I have very wide foot so usually I was forced to wear bigger shoes than I should have(instead of EU44 i was wearing EU46-47) mainly due to unavailability of wide shoes in general stores.

@krane15

Жыл бұрын

Wide is not common place even now.

@rastislavsmolek8140

Жыл бұрын

@@krane15 Yeah I know I started wearing beLenka (Slovakian brand) footwear and I'm finally happy with the shoes I wear. They are very wide and fit me well.

I’m really late on here but hope someone can still help me. I walk a lot for work mostly on concrete. Would barefoot shoes hurt more or should I stick with normal running shoes?

Ive been wearing barefoot shoes for abit over a year, its all i wear now. My favourites are vivo's, and ill be doing a 2860km throughhike in them this summer :D my feet have never been healthier, but more notably: my aweful knees that ive struggled with for uears have been absolutely perfect lately, regardless of my long training hikes with extra weight on my back :) i wish i had discovered them years ago!

you should try Skinners! I like to walk barefoot but sometimes you want to protect your feet :)

Mate, first thing first: "You are making really good content, congratulations 🙌🙌🙌🙌". Second: I have been using Barefoot shoes for 2 weeks and I feel like a finally I got real freedom on my feet, sometimes I just forget that I'm even wearing a shoe at all.... ... I researched a year before making a move and the most valuable tip is to don't know run on them before many months, you will fracture something in your feet... I have been squating, pulling the sledge, walking all over (city) and they feel unbelievable amazing, I do go fully barefoot when I go the country side or the beach, mountain, but if you want to trek you should get some special barefoot shoes, just mind the soil quality. Anyways it is worth to at least try it. Cheers.

The most neutral non biased video/opinion one could witness. You should look into reviewing politics as well it would be the birth of a completely new style of news

4:04 My thought was, would a sole with a maximum point of only 10 mm be able to keep out stones or even shards of glass or would they go through smoothly like with CROCS Classic, for example! I can't really imagine protection there, especially not with my ~ 116 kg = ~ 256 lbs! And my splayed flat feet, how will they get back at me if I walk with them for a long time!

Here is a question for u barefooters: How usable barefoot shoes are in the city? Im not talking about 10k steps on the concrete, just regular usage. Are barefoot shoes goos for casual, none-sport person?

The Whitins are my favs! Yes I had to go a size up. Good durability even hiking in Sedona. (That is crazy good exercise for your feet.) Still haven't been punctured by a goatshead thorns yet.

I just got my first pair because I drive for work and wanted the freedom to move my toes while driving. I don't take a lot of steps at work, so thought that'd be a good way to start with barefoot shoes. Even after wearing them the first 2 days I noticed muscular pain in my foot and big toe after years of wearing traditional running shoes. Kind of like a post-workout type of thing. This proves to me that the concept works. My toes feel better. The shoes actually fit so well, I pulled the laces out completely. I'll continue increasing their use into other activities to see if I can strengthen my toes and feet. They do look a little silly, but the comfort of being able to use your toes is worth the minor fashion faux pas.

looking for a steel toe in wide toe box, potentially made for working in snow since I work in a warehouse at negative twenty. Eleven hours in ice is pretty brutal and there are a lot of loose nails and stuff that i'd need to resist.

I use to run ultra marathons. Ran the Comrades marathon, which is a 90+ km run on tar. I ran the last two I did with Vivos (believe they were Primus). Best choice I ever made. I've always had bad knees and the shift to minimal shoes coupled with fore-mid foot striking helped me a lot. What I will say, good socks are extremely important. Your feet generally move a lot more in shoes with no soles than they do in shoes that have sole and that creates hot spots that, over the long run gets very tender. I did most of my runs in balega socks, and for my longer runs, used Injinji socks because the had the individual toe "pockets". I also had to get arch support inserts as I have high arches and it just helped, especially with the initial transition. As your feet become stronger, you can remove them.

@Man-go-Everywhere

11 ай бұрын

Zola Budd ran barefoot as did 90 percent of Africa

@armadnt

11 ай бұрын

@@Man-go-Everywhere Zola ran barefoot on her shorter distances, as do most South African school kids. At least in the schools I went to. She did run Comrades a few years back, but wore Newton Running shoes. Decent shoes, but I personally got too many hot spots running with them. On tar, you mostly need at least some sort of barrier between your skin and the road over 90km. There are a few people that do it, but I'm talking of maybe about 5 people ever (for the Comrades).

I've been thinking about barefoot shoes since last summer, when I made huarache sandals and started wearing them slowly on the beach and grass (simply not on concrete). I was a bit put off by the price as a student though, so I abandoned the idea of switching to barefoot shoes. But as I started a new school and a new city, I found myself seeing barefoot shoes around more and more. Whether out on the street or among new classmates. Now in the spring I've gone back to regular sneakers and knee and hip pain has set in. Now in the spring I've gone back to regular sneakers with a raised heel and knee and hip pain has set in. I was kind of surprised. About two weeks ago I started wearing barefoot shoes (about 6mm) and the pain is gone. I'm totally satisfied and can't wait to start slowly reducing the thickness of the sole.

I've been wearing Vibrams for 15 years straight now. I run on a regular basis every monring for 3K-4K. Vibrams encompass about 80% of my entire shoe range. I'm 52 and have never (touch wood) had any probelm with my legs or balance, or posture. Back before I made the change I was constantly experiencing shin splints, back pain, and shooting pains in my leg muscles on a regular basis. The five finger shoes work for "me", and still continue to do so. I had a complete medical done a year or so ago and had my gait and posture etc analysed with no abnormalities whatsoever. I cannot advocate that these shoes 'work', but they do indeed work for me.

Love it. During the COVID lockdowns I worked from home, trained barefoot & spent all day barefoot. After the lockdowns my stability shoes almost made me fall over. I now wear only minimalist shoes 90% of the time, but it is important to transition slowly with the right shoes. Xero shoes were the winner for me. Vibrams did not have enough shock absorption. Also I do wear Altras on my treadmill or for long distances on concrete. But mostly xero shoes ALL DAY! 😅

@caliberaid8527

9 ай бұрын

I started with Astral, their water loyak shoes are awesome.

@claycon

9 ай бұрын

@@caliberaid8527 thanks for the info! They look nice :)

Two things for the price of one! Great vid

i'm living mostly on an island in thailand now, meaning i wear shoes pretty much never here. i did however wear some exhibiting at a conference for a week not long ago, and the standing and period i wore them really did make them feel quite uncomfortable at the end of the day. so may be minimally looking for some kind of wide fit shoes the next time i end up buying a pair.

what about slippers like how everyone in hawaii wears. or birkenstock sandals?

My recommendation is only do the barefoot thing for running after you're down to a BMI below 22. And even then EASE your way into it. If you try to do barefoot running while too heavy, it's the road to injury for sure! Sometimes only running a mile or less per day, switching to a bike or something for the maintenance of your conditioning (cross train). But yeah if you do it right it will knock MINUTES off your pace. Like say you're doing a 9:30 pace now, if you went below 22 bmi and continued to train I'd say you'd be at 8:30. After transitioning to barefoot to perfect your form at that point you'd probably hold a 7:00 pace real easily. If you really wanted to continue marathon training and do advanced training stuff you could nock a bit more off after that (lots of threshold training, perfecting nutrition etc). Most people aren't gonna get beyond a 6:30 pace tho, unless you have a tiny frame or do drugs. But yeah, most of your progress is going to be in 1: losing weight (this goes for EVERYONE). i.e. getting down to race weight with perfect body comp, and 2: perfecting form.

45 y/o male with wide feet and since 15 I suffered with plantar fasciitis, shin splints, Achilles tendon issues, tight calves and hamstrings, a forward rotation of the left pelvis and issues from my lumbar spine right up to my C2 vertebrae, 18 months ago I became fully barefoot and working from home using an electric standing desk and nearly every issues has corrected itself leaving just my c2 issue, normal shoes screw up your body

After a mountain hike one day, I developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot. And well, I didn't go to a doctor, so maybe it wasn't plantar fasciitis, and maybe it was some other kind of foot pain. All I know is that shortly after it happened I ordered a pair of the Xero Prio. No, I didn't order them thinking they would cure my foot pain, but yeah, after several weeks of foot pain, it stopped after a short time wearing the Xero Prio shoes. Anecdotal? Perhaps, but I will always look for a zero drop shoe option first.

The Amazon ones look like they have a lot of toe spring. If they didn't, they could be worth it for the savings. I love Xero, but they have durability issues and their warranty kind of sucks (they claim 5,000 miles, but it's only 50% off and they make you pay for shipping). I've had holes develop after < 200 mi running. $130+ every 200 mi is a lot. Altra last longer, but the toe box isn't wide enough for me.

So basicly no dark side of barefoot shoes? I live in germany and bought a german barefoot shoe for 50€, which turned out to be best investment this year so far. I can wear them while jogging on trail, without socks, 13km no blisters, no pain, no problem. My back feels better, feet feel better, more comfortable, more airflow... Normal shoes seem like a bad idea to me now.

@krane15

Жыл бұрын

No dark side? Read my comment.

@konstantin122

Жыл бұрын

@@krane15 I was referencing the video title. But sure, If you have problems with shoes, then just buy others. There are so many options. If a person looks decent, then the shoes can look ugly I guess...But I would never judge a person by their shoes :D

@krane15

Жыл бұрын

@@konstantin122 "But I would never judge a person by their shoes :D" If you say so. But we absolutely judge people by how they dress. Even if its sometimes unconsciously. As for the idiom about men and their shoe choice, I didn't make it up. But I have to agree, there is a lot of merit to it. In fact, some consider it a science.

@konstantin122

Жыл бұрын

​@@krane15 Sure, maybe there is science involved regarding looks. But then again, I dont find them that ugly...What shoes you had?

@krane15

Жыл бұрын

@@konstantin122 For running, I typically chose Adidas brand. For general athletics, a crossfit will do. I avoid flat shoes like most in this video the plague, except for specialized shoes such as a shoe made for sprinting or wrestling. Unlike gym shoes, nobody walks around in those. At the moment, my current athletic shoe of choice are K-Swiss. Roughly 30% are wide. At last count, I have 5 pair of those.

My big toes are bigger than the rest of my toes, so I always was picky about selecting shoes that didn't cause me problems. The nail of the big toes would sometimes also dig into the side of the toe and cause me bloody issues. Because of a lack of exercise, my toe has lost some flexibility too. I didn't know there was this whole shoe type debate. It's very interesting. I should try some. I wonder if there's a place to try them in Greece.

@krane15

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that's normal.

I have crazy shaped feet. Short, very wide, and very high volume with a notably high arch. I've always had issues with the outside of my ankles getting very tight and sore easily. Since switching to some barefoot sandals during the warm seasons and ergonomic house sandals, I've noticed a dramatic reduction in ankle issues and my toes have definitely spread. My hips have also changed due to the shift in position and I could feel the stretching and adjusting of connective tissue in them. I absolutely use wide toe box, low drop sneakers for some situations when I just want some soft and comfy stuff, and have some awesome boots that are definitely not minimal that I just enjoy during the cold weather. But, switching to healthy shoes at home balances a lot of that out and I can hike for miles with a 20lb daypack no problem in some barefoot sandals. Definitely worth getting an 8-10mm thick barefoot shoe or sandal and just wearing it around the house and running errands as a starting point. Enough thickness for asphalt and concrete to not be so rough.

I put stretchy laces into my primus asana, tied a knot, then cut the ends. They are super easy slip on and of.

Very detailed thank you

The Barefoot shoes I have tried caused bad blisters between my toes because those shoes had seams inside. Maybe they are better nowadays. I totally understand the point and appreciate that some people find barefoot shoes as the right choice for them.

I changed to FeelGrounds shoes a couple months ago and I tried to wear my old hiking boots the other day, because it was pouring down rain, and my feet hurt bad after wearing them and on my big toe the boot rubbed it so bad it broke the skin open.. So I'm going to stick to my barefoot shoes

I've got flat feet and have been wearing arch support for 30 years. After reading how harmful that can be (weakening the foot and all), I tried going without and training my foot strength instead. In flat, soft shoes, but not barefoot shoes. After about 6 weeks I got intense pain in my left foot, as if I had a knife stuck in there, getting worse every day. In the end I had to give up, put the arch support back in and the pain was gone immediately. I'd love to try barefoot shoes, but don't know if I should. 😕

@31hallite

8 ай бұрын

give them ago, vibram five fingers are best for flat feet, i love wearing them had no issues, arch supports weaken the other muscles in the foot, takes time to get used to them, but its worth it.

@zabbio

6 ай бұрын

Late answer, but if you want to try again: go slow. Use the barefoot shoes for very short walks and your regular shoes the rest of the time. Slowly increase the time while evaluating yourself. If it starts hurting, back down a bit.

If your favorite is wide toe box, I recommend you try out Kanes.

I have just gone to minimalist shoes after a long discussion with my boss. I have large wide feet for a woman and much prefer no shoes. The difference since changing, I had planta issues and Achilles tendonitis. I have calcification on my right heel and very high arches. My lower back is better and I don't seem to have the lower back issues I use to. Will see how I am in 6 months.

@melhera6238

8 ай бұрын

How are you doing now?

after wearing barefoot shoes for 6 months my fit changed from 43 eu to 44 eu ,I can definitely say I have anatomical changes in my feet ,less lower back pain and knee pain(I am obese overweight with bmi of 35) ,but I recommend to gradual change ,because I hurt my ankle during running and my new actively muscles couldn't take the increases strain ,there is a company called altar wish have some great transitional shoes(I didn't use them my first experience was with vivo Primus iii lite) for at least few months .

@ShervinShares

11 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for sharing your story!

For the last six years I have been using New Balance running shoes with arch support and shock-absorbing soles as all-day shoes. For a few months I have been experiencing knee pain. Maybe I'm getting old. During my childhood and adolescence, I used to spend the summer months in beach slippers and played soccer almost every day. There was a speculation that Brazilian soccer players in Turkey like Alex were less likely to get injured because they played barefoot soccer on the beach as children. I don't know Altan. Footnote: I saw a video that Einstein was always barefoot at home.

What I noticed is that for some people that lived inside shoes their entire lifes, the toes became shaped like the narrow shoes. Here in Brazil i spent my entire childhood playing barefoot, so my feet are pretty wide and my toes are very splaied. Here in Brazil we mostly use sandals, thats why barefoot shoes didn't became a thing here yet I think. I mostly use them because my feet are so wide that using normal shoes are very uncomfortable. I actually have to buy 1 or 2 sizes so it is bearable, but I keep tripping on my self because the shoe is so long. Minimalist wide toe box shoes are just perfect for me because my feet never got deformed anyways.

I've rolled my ankle in a "running shoe" and that SUCKED. Once it started to roll it was not controllable and ankle was at nearly a 45 degree angle.... hurt like fire.