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5 ай бұрын

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I was born with clubbed feet, and endured 2 surgeries when I was a 6 and 7. I put up with terrible foot pain my whole life until I switched to barefoot shoes. It took me about 6 weeks to adjust to them. I had new muscles that were developing and once I made the transition it was an amazing difference. My problem wasn't my feet, but the horrible shoes I was trying to squeeze them into. The doctors wanted my feet to confirm to regular people shoes instead of putting me in shoes that fit my feet. All my foot, knee, and hip pain cleared up. I'm never wearing normy shoes again.

Wearing “normal” footwear like running shoes and hiking with orthotics, Blundstones, and Birkenstocks caused my right foot to develop severe supination that made walking uncomfortable and affected my gait, plus I had uncomfortable hammertoes, and an ingrown toenail on my big toe, and my 2nd toe was curled up into my big toe (spooning). I started wearing barefoot footwear exclusively 5 months ago and my toenail is perfect, the hammertoes are much improved, my big toe is now nicely separated from its neighbour, and the supination is 75% resolved. In terms of gait, I feel that I’m walking more erect, not less and I no longer have the feeling that I’m teetering forward (and I never wore shoes with more than a short heel like runners or hiking boots). The pain in my left knee that was replaced 5 years ago and that had started bugging me already also diminished to almost nothing with barefoot footwear. I’m 64, so the theory that barefoot shoes are for young people who already walk well doesn’t hold either. I’ve come to distrust podiatrists who dismiss the notion that barefoot shoes can be better (they’d rather sell me orthotics, and believe me, I’ve bought at least 10 pairs over the years at great cost). I still see a chiropodist regularly for nail treatments and the last time she exclaimed how well my foot was doing and I told her it was as a result of going barefoot. She harrumphed and was quite dismissive. The lesson is that every type of practitioner stands by what they were taught and aren’t very willing to consider other notions. I tried my Chacos which I used to love, my Merrells, and wide-toe box Keens the other day and I felt like I was in prison. I tried walking with them outside and came right back in to take them off asap. It was even worse putting my orthotics in them. So I’m a barefoot woman now, with healthy feet and pain-free knees.

Straw Man Fallacy: When a person creates and then argues against a position on the issue that no one is actually making. e.g. Referencing a book about a hidden tribe and stating “Spoiler alert: Those guys get smoked in races anyway.” The book was actually about the location of the tribe, their lifestyle, and running as a cultural tradition. The book was NOT about the tribe members trying to win races against other people. Although the author was allowed to run in one of the tribe’s races, that was obviously included as the culmination of the time and effort the person put into building a relationship with tribe members. And the author lost the race!

@britishrocklovingyank3491

7 күн бұрын

McDougall talks all the time about how shoes only hurt you and make you slower.

I recently switched to transitioning barefoot shoes. I had fought plantar faciitis for over a year and was done. Too many arch supports,pads, injections that were not working. My hips are crooked and one knee turns, but despite that, My feet instantly felt better.mI like feeling the ground under my feet, not stacks of padding which made me feel off balance. I am NOT a runner! Just an older person trying to walk without foot and leg pain.

I've found over the years that when I can go barefoot more of the time I have fewer foot issues, and certainly less (or no!) plantar fasciitis. That was one thing the COVID lockdown was good for; since I was home pretty much full time, I hardly ever wore shoes. My knees are also a lot happier in the long run with shoes which are closer to a barefoot walking experience. As I understood what is being said here is that barefoot would be good for the vast majority of people, but depending on other issues, you will likely need to work up to it, and possibly fix other problems first. And yes, I do love my Hokas! (Because walking around at work barefoot isn't an option.)

Barefoot shoes are totally worth it. However I didn’t know about them until a few years ago, and I’m in my 50’s! If I would have started in my youth my feet would be in so much better shape. Since I’ve been wearing barefoot, my foot pain of 25 years is totally gone. However i had to start with a few hours of wear per day and work up. Parts of my foot started hurting initially because my foot was so weak, because all that “support” of traditional shoes made my natural foot unable to function optimally. After I transitioned to barefoot 100%, my foot pain disappeared, my lower back pain disappeared. I will never go back to traditional shoes. And falls in the elderly are lower too with barefoot shoes. It only makes sense as there are 200 nerve endings in your feet and your if your feet cannot feel the ground due to a 1 inch rubber sole, how can your nerve endings possibly serve you? They probably shrink? Due to non use. Don’t knock barefoot shoes until you try them. And don’t worry you wont go out of business if that’s your concern, there are plenty of people who are dismissive of minimalist shoes, those people will still be your customers.

@californianorma876

Ай бұрын

Nice! TYSM. I cannot stand shoes, live barefoot except when I have to leave the property. And yeah, the top runners are from the high plains in Africa and RUN BAREFOOT.

@TheKotor2309

20 күн бұрын

Cool story. You should have become a doctor in your youth.

@user-sg8kq7ii3y

5 күн бұрын

Wrong. If you started in your youth, your feet would probably be in much worse shape. In ancient times, people could go barefoot because they didn't need their feet for 90 years. The life expectancy back then was 20 or 30 years. Today, people are living to 80, 90, even 100 years of age. You'll need your feet for 3x as long as past generations needed them. Go barefoot for your entire life, and I can assure you that you'll have problems when you're in your 70's, 80's and 90's.

@user-sg8kq7ii3y

5 күн бұрын

@@californianorma876 False. All top African runners wear shoes when running. Name me one African runner, who won an Olympic gold medal or a who won a major marathon barefoot. I'll wait....

@Bob-2023

4 күн бұрын

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Clarification: The "AVERAGE" life expectancy back then was closer to 30 years old. But this average was very heavily influenced by high rates of infant and child mortality. If a person in ancient times managed to survive through childhood and into adulthood, their chances of living to old age were quite reasonable. Some archaeological evidence suggests that certain individuals in ancient societies lived into their 50s, 60s, or even beyond, particularly in societies where they had access to sufficient food, shelter, and safety from major threats. There were some 'very old' people, even in the 'cave-man' era. So - it's not life expectancy, it's average life expectancy. It makes a huge difference. The world wasn't filled with predominantly young people - there was the entire range of ages fairly close to how it is now - EXCEPT that a huge percentage of mostly infants, but also children, died early. But that was common through all of human history actually - until just a couple hundred years ago. In the 1700's it wasn't uncommon for half of a couples' children dying as babies. Sad - but true. I'm not sure you based your "Wrong" response to @susanb3989 entirely on the "In ancient times, people could go barefoot because they didn't need their feet for 90 years. The life expectancy back then was 20 or 30 years." but since your response didn't actually give any data to back up why "If you started in your youth, your feet would probably be in much worse shape." then I presume you'll need to come up with a reason why going barefoot while young, as all early humans obviously did, would result in "much worse shape."

I’ve started my kid with barefoot shoes as soon as she needs shoes. So she don’t need to see Dr. Tom when she grows up 😊

@heyayaye

14 күн бұрын

I walked barefoot as a kid a lot bc I spent months at a time in the rural area. I also spend most of my day shoeless and have excellent toe spread. I still developed foot problems later in life because, you know: life. Dr. Tom is right: y'all need more nuance in your lives regarding subjects. It's not a true/false situation.

@SuperSomphon

14 күн бұрын

“Life”, care to elaborate? If life meaning you conform to society’s fashion shoes, sorry to say but that’s the choice you make.

@heyayaye

14 күн бұрын

@@SuperSomphon gaining weight, injuries, jobs or circumstances that imply standing long times on unnatural surfaces like concrete or whatever. you know, life. if you live in a village and so will your kids, kudos to you. for the rest of us, there's nuance and "maybe barefoot shoes" .

@SuperSomphon

14 күн бұрын

I live in Bangkok, no nature here for sure. We have to drive min 2 hours to get a hint of nature. I also went from 70kg to 127kg and found barefoot shoes a savior. All concrete flat flooring here, 10000 steps per day. I feel so much better now than wearing my Nike adidas etc. I respect the opinion here but I think it’s just the KZread doctors opinion.

@heyayaye

14 күн бұрын

@@SuperSomphon I reply your opinion as well. We're probably both right. What I found that is true in my case and in other's people case is more of the toebox space that barefoot footwear gives, rather than simply the thickness of the sole or the zero drop. I can't wear snug shoes anymore even if I have space in the front.

Love! Love! Love my barefoot shoes. Super wide toe box and bends with my foot in every way. No horrible thick foam, no more rolling ankles

@DrTomBiernacki

21 күн бұрын

Amazing, so happy for you!

Another important fact to consider about our ancestors, is that they had no idea what sidewalks or concrete was. Walking on pavement, is completely different than the varied, and generally much softer train that they walked in.

@balbibou

Ай бұрын

This. Pavement was created for transportation of goods and "growth" (think destruction).

Some of his comments are not accurate. Barefoot shoes actually correct bunions and hammer foot.

@jakejacobs4411

Ай бұрын

Also he stated that remote indian tribes of SA got smoked in races. Fact was in ultramarathon races Mexican Indians smoked westerners.

@blairjolley

7 күн бұрын

Do you have a source to prove that these shoes correct bunions? Please point to the study done showing those people with bunions that wore barefoot shoes compared to those that didn't wear barefoot shoes had bunion resolution.

@MissSarahGM

3 сағат бұрын

@@blairjolley I saw before and after examples on a blog called barefoot universe

The idea that Athelstan sponsored by Nike would wear anything but the most expensive Nike shoes as an argument for not going barefoot is kinda insane. It’s pretty well documented that a lot of the design features in Nikes shoes have caused issues in runners rather than helping them and have increased the incidences of heel striking. This isn’t to say that the best in the world should be running barefoot (I have my reservations about that many road miles being good for anyone) but they are also elite athletes not regular people.

@qinsd

Ай бұрын

Yeah, but why have a reasonable conversation when you can get all those sweet clicks, baby! And as an extremely media-savvy podiatrist, I’m sure he knows much better than you and me that well over 1,000% of all humans were born with severe biomechanical issues that only his healing hands can save. So let’s sloppily refer to all “the lies” and make recurrent references to a nonspecific menacing “they” like a Fox News host trying to scare you about immigrants. (and oh by the way actually barefoot running shoes are fine for a lot of people, but dear god don’t accidentally develop any self awareness and think twice before posting such sweet hot garbage as this)

@wolfvonversweber1109

14 күн бұрын

That point was so disingenuous. Many top athletes get problems with their joints and health earlier than even couch potatoes. They go for performance, not health and longevity. You don't get to the 1% of athletes by worrying what's most healthy for your body, at best you choose gear that reduces that extreme strain.

yes but why do they have problems? because they have lived their whole lives in poor shoes that atrophy the foot! no wonder they suffer in barefoot shoes! what you said is not true, the university of Exeter has proved that cushioned shoes increase the load even when forefoot striking compared to barefoot or minimalist shoes. so not true that there is more load impact in minimalist shoes

@somasa998

Ай бұрын

Exactly. Funny how he don't mentioned it. Like if it were normal to be sick

@JonathanSundqvist

24 күн бұрын

@@somasa998 He kind of does, but not very explicitly. He does mention that it's important to slowly get things right, or otherwise there is an increased risk of injury where orthotics can help with that.

@KingOfWhatsLeft

14 күн бұрын

Its his job to keep you needing to go back

@phillbaska

7 күн бұрын

spot on! he also omits sponsorship being a major driving factor in elite marathon runners wearing some of the massive padded canoes they do. These african greats come from humble beginnings and run to school often in... you guessed it... their bare feet!

I feel in more control flat footed walking as opposed to over cushioned shoes where I can’t feel what and if I’m even walking right. However I have Achilles tinnitus and planter fasciitis. I read and hear a lot. I’m started to feel it comes down to experimenting and finding what works for you more than following another’s thoughts and recommendations.

Thank you for all the great, detailed info. Like the recommendations on footwear, braces, strengthening etc. Wish I was closer to your offices!

Agree with you on personalized approach. I recommend my patients start slow, taking 6-12 months to just walk in minimalist shoes a full day. I also have them doing strengthening exercises for their feet. Some may never get to the point of using barefoot shoes all day. It’s very much market driven.

I as a farmer rancher wore western boots for many years crowding my toes in the process. Finding wide shoes becamexa challenge as always limited in sizes with wide shoes availability. Double E and even triple e shoes in certain brands are what i need.

His patients have already done too much damage to their body from crappy shoes. Can’t expect barefoot shoes to fix so many years of damage.

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

I mean is what I said unfair to barefoot shoes? I said I really liked them at the beginning 😁

@larrytate1657

Ай бұрын

@@DrTomBiernacki do you think barefoot shoes would be good to wear around the house and then regular shoes outside for someone with some foot pain? What do you think of Altra shoes with the barefoot idea with a lil more cushion. As a happy medium perhaps?

@celeste062389

Ай бұрын

@@larrytate1657why wear any shoes around the house?

@Jak3am

Ай бұрын

​@@celeste062389messy kids, disagreeable floors, frequent trips to the garage/yard. plenty of different reasons for a house shoe

@gerryverstrepen5973

27 күн бұрын

@@larrytate1657 I think you can find all the answers in this video. If you have foot pain you might even wanna consider wearing cushioned shoes around the house. I wear slip-ons in house a lot (Allbirds but I wanna try Birkenstock's Oswego next). And I don't think you specifically have to buy a brand like Altra (although I do think they have good shoes), like he said in the video brands like Brooks have shoes with a roomy toe box as well. I have New Balance 880's for walking (there's also an 880 running shoe which is confusing) and it has plenty space in the front. In order for your foot pain to go away you might wanna consider doing exercises to strenghten the muscles of your feet. Watch the Upright Health video Foot and Ankle Exercises for Beginners. If your foot pain goes away you might wanna try out barefoot shoes with emphasis on TRY :) Ease into it!

Wow! You answered all the questions I had about barefoot shoes. I have recently developed PF, however I also have PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica) and extremely bad knees, I pronate. I viewed another Dr with a protocol for PF. Barefoot shoes and barefoot walking were recommended. As you indicated, each person has to be looked at as a whole...hip, back, gait, knees, etc to determine the proper course of action. I am bone on bone with my knees and barefoot shoes don't give my knees support. I recently had orthotics made but my PF is killing me but I guess I need to give it some time and follow some of your suggestions for PF. Thank you so much.

What biomechanical software do you use if I may ask?

Hi Dr., i notice my right foot kind of tllt it to the right side when walking causing my foot pain..Do you have any good suggestion? Which type of shoes should i wear? Thank you.

I wish I lived close for an office visit but I live in Texas Houston area. I’ve been to 2-3 foot doctors and don’t feel any of the orthotics help. What type of a doctor and what type of exam do you recommend I seek out that is similar to how you practice? I feel I need more of a whole body assessment not just my feet. Thanks

What gait analysis app is that in your video?

Zero drop shoes fixed a lot of my problems-until they didn't. When I started wearing a second pair of the same shoe and model, I began having problems. Pain in the tops of my feet, and tendonitis in my right tibialis/arch. I don't understand what happened. For now, I've gone back to wearing a stability shoe with a heel drop. I'm bummed. I think it really depends on the person and their special circumstances. Also, I've found that my needs seem to change each time I need a new shoe.

How do I find an office with the gait analysis software? I must do the right thing. The pain is getting worse after 5 years and I have gone to part time work to focus on getting healthy. Thank you

Love your channel and all the great info. Question, would you possibly have a recommendation of a podiatrist in So. Cal, south of Los Angeles?

I had my first pair of Vibram for 10 years before glue on heel started unbinding to the point that I had to buy a new pair. I bought a daily wear pair with hemp cloth and went on a 5k when my hips had been hurting me a lot..I even considered cancelling the event for myself. But as I had a friend going..I talked myself into it. For the first time...I actually stuck to walking and wearing the shoes as they were intended...walking strictly on pads of feet for the entire 5k. I kept pace with another person who was also walking slower then the crowd..and made it to the end. My hips felt better and my knees felt really good too - because there is no Impact Event taking place like a heel strike which hammers the entire line from heel thru the knees into the hip joint cushion. Instead your calves are used as the shock absorbers they are designed for, alongside the muscles in the legs and butt...all that muscle IS the suspension system at work...instead of forcing the frame of the body to magically absorb all that. I really feel like these attacks on Vibram and like natural shoes...is coming from big spongy non-natural shoe brands that are upset at losing market share and dont want to see these going more mainstream. I can tell you I get lots of compliments and questions from people who wear them also..and those that have been curious and never seen them im person. I love mine. Oh..and the daily wear are also great for commutes on planes because I can stretch and bed my toes where a stiff soled shoe would have my foot locked in place strapped in like those Chinese women who's feet were deformed by straps for the sake of looking young and youthful - but it actually breaks and deforms there feet. Regular shoes deform the foot in so many ways.

Seems everyone is talking about runners and I'm not a runner. I am a 67 yr old woman, have had broken left ankle and ten years later broken leg under the left knee from a tree falling on me so no running here (I'm bionic, LOL, lots of metal on that left leg). I wore too small shoes for years, once did a one day 20 mile charity walk when I was a teenager in, gulp, the recommended saddle oxfords, ugh, made a permanent callous on the ball of that foot that I have to shave off from time to time. Now, I've developed a callous on the actual side of my right foot below the toe box, just too many years of Walmart crap shoes. I walk a lot of miles each day on root-and-rock-ridden mountain homestead. Super wide toe box shoes are usually too wide in the heel. I've never spent more than $40 on shoes, could not afford it and still can't afford shoes over $75. I took to wearing men's hiking boots, Brahma brand, in size 6.5, to get the wide toe box, though they are a bit loose in the heel area, used to wear a men's size 5. Generally over the years, I've had to increase my size to from 6.5 to 7.5 W women's shoes, but some are still too toe-crunchy in the toe box, even wide width (I know wide width doesn't mean wide toe box). Lately, I wear sloggers from Tractor Supply to do the barn chores, pretty flat I guess. I did get a pair of New Balance running shoes in women's 7.5 and they are pretty comfortable so far, but I have to wear "chicken shoes" to the barn that I leave outside the back door so don't really want to spend a lot of $$ on those. Is there a truly affordable and yet really good shoe for me anywhere? Used to be, we had shoe stores that checked our size with that slide device, but now we're on our own, like with everything else. So many conflicting videos here on YT. ~Cynthia, N. GA mountains

Hiked great distances in shoes for decades. No problems with and on my feet. Standing in shoes for decades. No problems with and on my feet. Not two months barefoot walking and standing and I have in both feet a plantar fasciosis and problems with the posteior tendons. So it worked perfectly for me walking barefoot.

@MrSamuelDM

27 күн бұрын

i had my arm in a sling once for a few months had pt to recover. after you smashed your feet for decades practically immobilized into shoes you got hurt barefoot. sounds like i should start sooner and more carefully if im older and my feet are weaker from my previous footwear choices.

May i know which motion capture software you used?

So i guess i have a few questions. 1. Im hyper mobile(180⁰ movement in most joints), so will this help with possible hyper-extentions? 2. I mainly walk/run on my toes. I can't run on my heels, it doesnt feel right. 3. I prefer to hike and walk barefoot, so would there be very little adjustment? I would say im pretty lean and fit due to hiking and work

This is such a useful video for me to see and take advice from as I have been off my feet for a number of years due to serious health issues. Historically it didn't matter what footwear or exercises I did for lumbar disc issues, achilles tendonitis and knee pains that I had suffered for many years - twenty-five plus - I was always just managing the pain and never fixing the problems. I later became bedridden & housebound with ME/CFS in 2006 so I was in a bad place physically. I started a very low carbohydrate ketogenic diet which improved a lot of my ME symptoms but I still had joint and tendon issues. Finally in January 2023 I decided to try carnivore because I really needed to shift some pounds. Years of not being able to exercise deconditions you so much and it's hard to avoid weight gain. It doesn't happen overnight but as of today, mid April 2024, I have lost 4 stone and am just one stone from the top end of ideal weight for my height. No longer bed/housebound I am once more able to engage in natural weight bearing exercise such as mucking out my horses, do heavy diy and gardening. At my worst with my ME, I had to summon the strength to make it to the bathroom but I am now able to walk a good couple of miles without feeling fatigue (yes, I know.... for you runners out there that sound pathetic 😂) But the most important thing for me is that very quickly my ME symptoms of fatigue and brain fog lifted and over the months my joint pains, lumber issue and tendonitis have completely disappeared. (Even my neck crunching has gone which is a relief because that always sounded as though I was falling to bits. I am now in a much better position where I can concentrate on doing exercises that help strengthen my muscles using natural weight bearing exercise and more formal exercise because I'm no longer in pain and my recumbant bike is my best friend for improving my stamina. The only thing I do out of precaution more than necessity is still wear slight risers in my footwear to prevent undue strain on my tendons but I am hopeful that healing is still occuring. There is a common saying "No hoof, no horse" - in other words your horse is lame from poor foot care. This video has helped me realise the same applies to us as humans so thank you for making this.

TYSM. I am healthy. Have a nice video! 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

8:23 Yes, anatomical toe box is not the same as barefoot shoes, but it's very hard to find shoes without the pointy form apart from barefoot brands! I personaly don't mind the cushioning, I just don't want my toes to be squished

@ManuMaen

20 күн бұрын

Did you find anything? For me its the same. I wear Barefoot shoes just for the toebox and the zero drop.

@utubepunk

2 сағат бұрын

​@@ManuMaenSame. I love the wide toe box.

I have on neutral foot and one that supinates. I don’t have knee or leg pain but my right hip abductor on the foot that supinates is stiff (lots of PT and stretching). I run in brooks ghost 15 but looking for a lower drop shoe. What do you recommend?

@Simba88242

Ай бұрын

I’m prone to supination I noticed already lone peaks 7 kinda relieved my back pain and gave me better movement, other than than Mike structure are heavy ones that are with drop but they give stability I noticed I couldn’t accept them as they star causing pain beyond my biggest toe after getting mentally used to altars (even though I returned them to buy the wide version🤷🏻‍♂️) I hope that helped

What do you think about Altra barefoot shoes?

I've been an athlete and running coach for decades. This is the best explanation/analysis of the possible benefits and potential risks of running in barefoot shoes that I've seen. I believe barefoot shoes and barefoot running are beneficial in principle, but there is enormous variation among athletes and casual runners. Anyone transitioning to barefoot running or barefoot shoes should plan on a long, long, period of adjustment.

I'm in Tennessee. I have an existing custom orthotic. Could I take that to a local podiatrist to get more made. My biggest issue is taking my $300 orthotic out of one shoe and putting it in another. So half the time I don't use it.

What about something like barefoot shoes with insoles? I trip and am unstable in regular running shoes with a lot of height. I need something with wide toes and zero drop, but also a little arch support and padding.

@Nonamenomad14

2 ай бұрын

There's a company named Jim Green that has a wide toe box and they have one close to the ground and one barefoot that might be close to what you want. I don't have a pair of the bare foot shoes but I use their steel toe option for work and it's good

@susanb3989

2 ай бұрын

Try Altra lone peak trail runners.They are wonderful.

I’m 21 years old and consider myself very healthy and active. I also got sucked into the barefoot lifestyle for a little while and some problems arose. I have very high arches in my feet and when I switched to barefoot shoes, for a little while it wasn’t bad but I eventually developed very intense pain in the bottom of my heels which I had never had before. It makes sense because we mostly walk on very hard surfaces. I can walk around on the grass barefoot and feel fine but the barefoot shoes do not work for me in everyday life. Even walking around my house barefoot which is all hardwood floors, I get that pain in my heels and even in my fascia. I would love for barefoot shoes to work for me in every day life but they don’t. So gonna have to leave the barefoot walking/running to grass and other soft surfaces.

@sebastianromero113

5 күн бұрын

In barefoot style you need to change the way you walk and train new feet muscles. Step by step, you should be fine and feel better barefoot.

If you have pf and thick cushioned shoes didn’t help, is it worth it to try a minimal shoe? Or altras?

@prairiefirewildernessskills

23 күн бұрын

I switched to minimalist shoes some 7 years ago, and went full time in them 4-ish years ago. While I never had plantar fasciitis, I have experienced great results! No more foot, ankle, knee, or lower back pain. My arches got higher and stronger, and my toes spread, leading to better balance. I would whole-heartedly encourage you to try them if you're interested! I recommend Xeroshoes for basic minimalist shoes, Luna for sandals, and Altra (Superior or Lone Peak models) for a good transitional shoe. I'm not a doctor and am only speaking from personal experience, but it's done wonders for me in my life.

What is the best way to transition from orthotic to foot shape shoes, not necessarily Minimalist shoes?

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

Gradually getting used to walking straight with shoes and insoles, while strength training and working on flexibility while slowly increasing your barefoot time. Left me know if that helps? 😊

Great and very informative video 👍

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23 күн бұрын

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4 ай бұрын

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If I Overpronate should I wear more padded shoes, I have been getting plantar fasciitis with these zero drop shoes, can't come to you office I'm 59 my toes feel good and spread out, but my heal on the left side is painful

@megatron5040

29 күн бұрын

Stretch your calves. That reduces the pull on the plantar fascia, thereby reducing the irritation where it all comes together at the heel and in turn fixes the problem. It takes a few weeks, but then your problem is over. When it tries to come back, stretch it out again. Just gentle stretches, 2-3x/day.

@seaneagle-hj1fr

29 күн бұрын

@@megatron5040 Thank you so much, I watched a video and did that and problem is resolved finally thank brother appreciate your in.put I've been doing these stretches and they work thoroughly 🦅✌️

this video exactly confirmed my toughts non of the extremes are good. Tight toebox pointy shoes with extremely raised heel can ruin your feet but we are also very likely to have problems by walking barefoot on concrete in the city(as i hed when started with barefoot to fast). So now i take sort of inbetween approach i wear barefoot shoes that fits nicely but have more than zero cushioning usually i buy some with 5mm minimal a than put 5 mm heel lift cushion and another insole there so i have like 1cm cushioning with heel raised just a bit and i love it i can walk kilometres on concrete without issues and i feel like i can get the strengtening benefits of barefoot shoe. I really urge people that they shoudnt go straight into barefoot walking if they were used to big heel lift because gooing from like 3 cm lift to zero will definetely stress your achilles if you wouldnt lower it gradually

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Ай бұрын

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@MissSarahGM

4 сағат бұрын

I've thought of doing that too, but some barefoot shoes don't have the structure for an additional cushioning to stay in place. Have you got brands you recommend?

@Linci10Linci

3 сағат бұрын

@@MissSarahGM i wear the brand called Barebarics they have awesome designs that look like regular sneakers and i never had problems with the cushioning not being in place they have comfy well structured heels. They also sell additional insole just right for the shoe. But i dont know where are you from and if they sell worldwide.🤷‍♂️

@MissSarahGM

3 сағат бұрын

@@Linci10Linci Thank you, they look chunky but only 6 mm sole. Good if an additional sole stays in place. They are available here in Europe, I will look them up!

@Linci10Linci

3 сағат бұрын

@@MissSarahGM No problem glad to help. I wear them with that additional insoles which are quite thick and also gel heelpads which i glue in that setting could give you like 10mm in front and 12 mm in heel area which i find ideal. They are not cheap but the quality is awesome they last! If you want something "barefoot like" with more cushioning i also suggest brand Altra those are running sneakers with wide toebox, flexible sole and zero drop but starts at like 20mm up to 40mm thickness as they are for running on concrete or trail.

I tried the barefoot shoes while studying in Italy, I was walking constantly, and mostly on hard surfaces. I never went to the doctor, but my legs, feet, hips, all experienced issues. My feet first, and then my hip. It was so painful at one point that I couldn’t walk.

How and where do you get a bio mechanical exam? Who provides that? My podiatrist? My chiropractor? My regular doctor?

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@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

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I’m almost 60 and bought some new barefoot boots when I started a new job and was going to be walking loads of extra steps a day. I haven’t really had any issues and they are comfortable. Although I have noticed more hard skin appearing. May just be because I’m on my feet a lot more, and it may be caused by the shoes. Either way, I’m happy with them overall. I’ve had vivo’s summer shoes before, and they are definitely my favourite shoes when I’m going to be on my feet more or walking distances. Video is interesting though. All things I didn’t really consider before!

@DrTomBiernacki

25 күн бұрын

Amazing, I'm so happy that you are getting good results!

How does one fix “duck feet” mine point out

I would recommend just taking your shoes of around the house and wearing flip flops as much as you can before switching to barefoot shoes. It took me a few months of short walks to get used to them.

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@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

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You need to differentiate between running and walking. You flip back and forth. The mechanics, posture, impact, etc are all different when running vs walking. You point out negatives associated with barefoot running but those mostly don't apply to walking.

I tried barefoot shoes 14 years ago.. never looked back. I walk and run and lift using barefoot shoes. No more ankle, knee or hip pain. Guess it works for me.

@DrTomBiernacki

5 күн бұрын

Amazing! So happy it's working for you. And for sure I don't want to make it seem like they are bad (I think many people are taking it that way), we should all work out way toward being able to walk barefoot, and if you can get there earlier, why wait! 😁

Gosh I wish you were in NY. Can you suggest a podiatrist in NY ?

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

There should be a lot of good options in New York, check some reviews and try some out 😊💪

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4 ай бұрын

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My knees get worse with shoes with big heels because I felt less stability and I over pronate way more

I tried barefoot shoes for about 3 months and developed ball of foot pain in my right foot, so gave up on them. Our ancestors may have gone barefoot, but they were mostly walking on soil, grass and sand. We walk mostly on concrete and asphalt. We need more protection and cushioning. Save the barefoot shoes for walking on softer surfaces.

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

100% agree, they can be a really really good choice eventually, but they are not the only choice and some of the "barefoot bros" true to force them on people who are not a great fit 😊

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

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@danielcielmaee3642

2 ай бұрын

Same thing was happening to me. Playing on the court in barefoot shoes. But using a roller and rolling the fascia made a huge difference. It m over weight and obviously road running isn’t natural. I’ll use altra for that so I have padding. The wide toe box is amazing though and I will never go back to pointed shoes. I can deal with a 5-12mm drop but the toe box is a must.

@YouGotServed835

2 ай бұрын

​​​​@@danielcielmaee3642if you were playing on the court while being overweight with barefoot shoes, it sounds like you progressed much too quickly. I started my transition almost 2 years ago and still run in my Altras. The most vigorous activity I do even now in BF shoes is backwards treadmill. I also do strength training for just my feet as well as all my leg workouts in barefoot shoes. I also just hiked 1st time in Vivos made for hiking. My foot pain was at a 7-8 some days(entire adult life) before all this and was considering multiple surgeries. Now it's a 0 most days. Going straight barefoot shoes all the time is like trying to max deadlift with back pain and no former training. But yes, wide toe box is a game changer Especially with toe spacers... I might even argue they're as important as or more important.

@YouGotServed835

2 ай бұрын

​@@danielcielmaee3642​​​​​if you were playing on the court while being overweight with barefoot shoes, it sounds like you progressed much too quickly. I started my transition almost 2 years ago and still run in my Altras. The most vigorous activity I do even now in BF shoes is backwards treadmill. I also do strength training for just my feet as well as all my leg workouts in barefoot shoes. I also just hiked 1st time in Vivos made for hiking. My foot pain was at a 7-8 some days(entire adult life) before all this and was considering multiple surgeries. Now it's a 0 most days. Going straight barefoot shoes all the time is like trying to max deadlift with back pain and no former training. But yes, wide toe box is a game changer Especially with toe spacers... I might even argue they're as important as or more important.

Did you make these myths up? I have heard 0 people make these claims except for number 5, which tracks (I used to be really into archeology, and they lived a lot longer than you assume, and there is evidence that they had less arthritis than we have today, so...) I def agree that we should develop our biomechanics over time though. That tracks too.

8:22 The only non-minimalist shoe brand I'm aware of with a natural shaped toe box shoes is Altra, hence why minimalist shoe companies have claimed wide toe boxes as their own. I can speak from experience that forcing my large toes inward via shoes causes joint pain that doesn't exist with a roomy toe box shoe.

7:12 Yes please! Because even though this 6:48 is a very good illustration, I don't really understand Why the shoes cause Those differences

Too much discussion around barefoot shoes is centered around running and not enough is focused on the shape especially in the toes. I was i so much pain every day because of my big toe being squished to the side. There aren't any regular shoes that are both wide enough and straight enough on the big toe side. I actually prefer barefoot shoes for shorter walks up to 10km and more cushioned shoes for longer walks. It would be great if the pointed toebox was banned especially in women's fashion. I think the shape of shoes is so understudied that there can be no conclusions drawn on how they affect regular walking.

@DrTomBiernacki

Ай бұрын

Check out the brand "altra" they might be the perfect shoe for you 😁

@afiiik1

Ай бұрын

@@DrTomBiernacki I'm not a runner - those shoes are useless to me.

Most ppl have issues bc they start running at the same time as getting barefoot shoes. It's the running that's causing issues, regardless of shoes. Almost all ppl who start running start doing too much and do have a base of resistance training. It's not the shoes... Confounding variables!

I've been in barefoot shoes for almost 20 years(used water shoes before the barefoot craze started), I can't get my feet into regular shoes. My feet feel like they are in cement blocks if I try to wear regular shoes, and I trip and fall b/c I'm not getting enough feedback about the ground. I walk dogs for a living, and run for fun. Happy feet for me.

summary of the video is: "it depends". I had feet pain for years and switching to barefoot shoes while im doing my run on my !forest trail! alleviated all of that while walking around on concrete it makes it worse so i wear regular shoes with lots of cushioning for that occasion. this video wont convince zealots so no need to be discouraged from zealous comments. there is no one perfect shoe for every occasion for everyone.

How about rarámuris indigenous winning all races against runners with the most pro shoes? What would be the explanation for that?

@DrTomBiernacki

3 ай бұрын

Which races are they specifically winning? 😊🙏

@DrTomBiernacki

3 ай бұрын

Are any of them entering any high level races and winning I mean, sure like a fun race is one thing, but it's basically a charity race for fun that is not serious. The book born to run with Scott jurek, he went and easily beat them to disprove the theory.

@susanb3989

2 ай бұрын

@drtombiernacki have you read the book Born To Run? The founder of Vibram soles (I think it was him) founded his company in large part after reading Born to Run. The people who wore the barefoot shoes in races were fast.. but they weren’t getting injured. NO INJURIES is the key point. How could they run so far and so fast with basically a piece of tire as a shoe? Because allowing the foot to develop naturally at each stage of life, from child to teen to adult strengthens the foot and ankle and leads to much fewer foot problems. Most of us aren’t running competitive races dude. But young athletes don’t even know about these shoes, and I’m not even sure they are being manufactured at the competitive level. I just found out about minimalist shoes a few years ago and I’m in my 50’s. But you better be sure to put your kids in minimalist shoes and they likely won’t have to see a podiatrist in their future.

@nadrosso

2 ай бұрын

@@DrTomBiernacki You should investgate a little bit, worldwide trail running races, winning all the other runners wearing cushioned, "professional" running shoes. First places, several times, against people from all over the world. Just google rarámuris or tarahumaras, information is one click away.

@-----REDACTED-----

2 ай бұрын

Provide the evidence for your claims, “do your own research” is more often than not shorthand for “yeah I just blabber bs”…

I love this video

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Ай бұрын

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I’m having numbness in my feet with my 3rd and 4th toe, for 2 years. No doctor has been able to help me and it's getting worse . My heels also hurt and calf. Are you practicing in the metro Detroit area? Could you let me know where? I really need your help. 😢 I want to be able play an run around with my 2 years old daughter better than this. 😢

@dianapugh1534

5 ай бұрын

You're not the only one in this position, doctors fail a lot of people.

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely I would love to help, I do have a 2 clinics opening next month in Brighton and Bloomfield hills! Looking forward to seeing you there!

@letterg390

4 ай бұрын

@@DrTomBiernacki thanks, can you let me know how to schedule an appointment once opened?

1:15 you should look into Maria Lorena Ramirez who won an ultra marathon wearing traditional sandals and a skirt and when they asked why she didn't use the new sneakers, she claimed that all the people behind her did... nice video though. very interesting and a lot to take on account but what about our natural build, yes we use shoes because we've been using them for a long time and walking barefoot on concrete is not that appealing, but using shoes isn't some how equivalent to use gloves?

@AlexUribe34

2 ай бұрын

I did met a girl in college who precisely did that as well, she was great not only in marathons but also in 100m races and yeah, all in trad sandals (nicely tied of course), she once won against this Jamaican tall man, the guy was inhuman, seemed like he was flying, but then he twisted his ankle with his super cushioned Adidas, so the girl made it first with the sandals and I came in second with my worn out vans which I removed the insole from, for more room, I didn't know it back then but I was moving closer and closer to barefoot shoes even 15 years ago, now I do run marathons in my Saguaros, but to be fair muy like the guy in this video say, I never really had bad posture, was always athletic and basically only used moccasins and vans my whole life before going for barefoot shoes, now I do use sandals at home and barefoot shoes out and about, yes even in concrete, I wouldn't have it any other way, my wife does get tired when walking too much on her Saguaros, but this is because she does have hip problems, so the transition for her has been much slower.

@AlexUribe34

2 ай бұрын

By the way, pretty sure this girl's last name was also Ramirez, but I guess no connection

@srStinnky

2 ай бұрын

that's awesome@@AlexUribe34 the girl I'm talking about is a Tarahumara native mexican girl and they've offered her the sponsorship of the shoes but she's obviously denied it, there's a netflix docu on her. I today use bare foot shoes, I've been using them for a year or so and I can't stand super tech shoes now I wasn't all that sporty when I was a kid but I mainly used moccasins and a brand of sneakers called panam close to bare foot shoes but without the wide toe box. Also I've been teaching yoga for 20 years ad at home I'm always barefoot. I'm caressing the idea of running barefoot...

@AlexUribe34

2 ай бұрын

@@srStinnky yeah this girl was also from central Mexico but I guess no relation other than both girls being Ramirez and running in sandals, I just checked a little about the Netflix documentary, I'll be watching definitively. My dad loved Panam's, in his family we all have wide feet so when using regular shoes we usually purchased 2 sizes too big, so barefoot shoes are a blessing. Working from home I mostly use my La Mexa Barefoot Sandals, a little expensive but totally worth it, durable and comfortable, I think I'll try running with them. Saguaros are my second favorite so far, and I use the Within kind of moccasin model for the rare instances I have to wear a suit, those are also extremely comfy. But yes, now I can't really go back to regular shoes. At home I'm not barefoot because I have a cat and when I do my feet end up all hairy, that's why I bought the Mexas, but yeah those are made for outdoors environments.

If we as a society had better understanding, footwear and practices for foot health and didn’t constantly peddle anatomically counterintuitive footwear over the centuries, wearing a barefoot shoe (or walking barefoot in general) wouldn’t be a shock to our bodies, and this doctor would certainly have less patients.

Yes if you are used to walking on "normal shoes' for many many years you are going to need a transition period. The position of your big toe is very important for your posture. Besides there are some conflict of interest for this men right? You should not use your shoes to adjust your bad posture you should move mindfully. Just like we address bad posture with lifting we don't say you need to ware cushioning.

About myth 5: I had to think about that scene from Back to the Future where Doc tells some guys in a saloon that where he comes from people run for fun, and he gets laughed at. And I would think that all our ancestors thought that way. They wouldn't have run until they absolutely had to. And they certainly didn't run 5 to 10 Km at a time three or four times per week. So this argument "Our body was made for this" might not be entirely true.

I wore Converse shoes for years which are similar to barefoot shoes since they have no cushioning at all and now that I'm older, my feet/ankle/knees hurt so f'ing much. We walk on solid surfaces all day, how do they make sense? Humans feet were not designed to walk on concrete for hours on end.

@DrTomBiernacki

Ай бұрын

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You have to work your way into your barefoot shoes. Also do foot exercises to help strengthen and avoid injuries. A good foot massage goes a long way, and then continuous stretching of the feet. Also what I’ve found from my personal experience is if you are overweight, you should do more knees over toes exercises to help strengthen your knees. I find that walking barefoot is actually better than walking with barefoot shoes.

And what’s your stage of life? I’ve been doing barefoot shoes for a few years but need regular supportive shoes during pregnancy!

@DrTomBiernacki

2 ай бұрын

I've got 4 kids as well 😊 congratulations 🎉

i dont own barefoot shoes but i do spend most of my days wearing suede moccasins so does that count as barefoot?

@yeezet4592

24 күн бұрын

Yes. They may have narrower toeboxes though

if you wanna go barefoot, actually go barefoot and where it makes sense, like in the woods i think the "pain" of going actual barefoot prevents you from walking like youre in shoes i personally allways had shin splints running in normal shoes and running barefoot in the woods eliminated that but i would never think about going barefoot on hard ground.

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

Excellent tips, how often are you barefoot walking?

@bergbilch

4 ай бұрын

not so much anymore especially at this time of the year since the cold bothers me nowadays:D but i used to do my daily route in the woods when i was more active @@DrTomBiernacki

hallux can actually be caused by shoe. It's often because people use too small shoe or to narrow for their feet. Both side - pure marketing :) Just use whatever suits you.

I love the barefoot running video of a woman running through the fields. Lol. What are the best shoes to wear while you run to your beloved?

@DrTomBiernacki

4 ай бұрын

I personally go with more supportive shoes like brooks most of the time with insoles, but during the day and morning I do a decent amount of barefoot walking as well

I think Barefoot shoes and their ideology is for natural surfaces like soil & grass, NOT for everyday hard concrete.

I wish biomechanical exams were free. Would like to get one just to know. Although maybe my ignorance makes me powerful?

hidden tribe in brazil? get the basics right we might take the rest seriously. the ‘tribe’ is in mexico brother. the flippant hype in the beginning sums it up. ‘born to run’ a sensationalist book? best you read it first … not rooted in research? you’re patently uninformed.

I am a research methodologist and reviewing the literature there is no valid, reliable and accurate research which supports the use of barefoot shoes. What does this mean? If you have any of the problems that this person is talking about barefoot shoes will make them worse. It’s also true. That other kinds of shoes can make problems worse that’s his point, understanding of the structure of your legs, your hips, your ankles, and your feet is necessary to know what’s best for you. Otherwise you’re just barking up various trees wanting to believe things and there’s a lot of that here a lot of what is called magical thinking the problem with it is that people who believe in it are convinced look at some of the comments here there’s a ton of that and I criticizing those people absolutely not. We’re all prone to that. It’s just human nature, what’s good about science we can sort out what’s actually helpful what is not good luck everyone

I do agree with some parts of this manly number 4. It take time to adjust. i never did wear minimalist shoes . i went strait to barefoot and we are not talkings about weeks to adjust or even months but years. only young and healthy atletic poeple can adjust? Absolutely not, I was 60 overwait and defiantly NOT in shape and went cold turkey and 90 % of barefooters i know have the same story. Poeple with back pain knee problems, sciatica will tolerate the transition? wrong! that is exacly why I threw away my shoes. 15 years of constant back pain and sciatica gone instantly. no more pain meds and no more chiropractor. Yes i did go through some adjustments, achily tendonitis ball of foot pain , shin splints and more. thats the adaptation. The reason some fail to transition is just that, too much too fast and not listening to their body. You cant undo 60 years of damage caused by shoes in a few weeks, it takes years. After 3 years barefoot full time I know i will never go back to wearing shoes ever

15:41 I did shockwave therapy. It was very painful and did nothing. Big waste of money.

Wearing “barefoot” shoes, Altras with wide toe box and zero drop, cured my plantar fasciitis.

@DrTomBiernacki

22 күн бұрын

Amazing, Again I love barefoot shoes and Altra, this is just my experience over many patients. If you can transition to them comfortably then that is excellent!

My recommendation before going to barefoot shoes is to make sure you're at a comfortable weight....and also if you have any general joint pain you should consider a Paleo keto near zero carb diet or even better a carnivore diet. :)

@DrTomBiernacki

21 күн бұрын

Amazing Tip!

what about for just walking. 74 years old walking 12-14,000 steps a day. I dont run do to prior back surgies, drop foot, etc

Your point about the best marathon runners wearing the latest and greatest is ridiculous. LeBron James wears the best basketball shoes on the planet. Are those shoes making him the best? I doubt it. But look at his feet. They're destroyed.

@DrTomBiernacki

2 ай бұрын

Ya but wouldn't the best want to wear the best? It's just something to consider. If you look at a high level marathon, how many people are wearing minimalist shoes?

@susanb3989

2 ай бұрын

Most athletes don’t wear barefoot because they don’t even know about it. I just found out about them 2 years ago and I’m in my 50’s! But a bigger reason is athletes are young and they aren’t feeling the damage in their feet yet. And sponsorships .. they get paid money to wear certain brands.

@jgbecker24

2 ай бұрын

@@susanb3989 Exactly right

@afgunlion

Ай бұрын

​@DrTomBiernacki so your claiming shoes that don't resemble human feet but are purely cosmetic are better than shoes that are proven to strengthen your intrinsic muscles over a period of time once you adjust into them? You sound very fraudulent

@user-qr6zz3il6d

5 күн бұрын

hahaha. basketball is a different sport from marathons. your comparison is also ridiculous.

It is absurd we as people need to wear some special shoes to somehow support our feet. I had issues as a child with pain in my feet. I was really overweight and wasnt healthy. Doctors recommeneed me special shoes with support. I tried them, didnt like and threw them away. So I took the most cheap, flat and thin shoes that were almost barefoot(at that time there were no barefoot shoes) and this fixed all my problems.

What people don't realize is just switching to barefoot shoes is not the total answer. Will they help...yes, but you have to strengthen your feet at the same time with simple foot strengthening exercises. Also, its not for everyone, but if you take a tracing of your bare foot and lay your regular shoes on top of the tracing, if your foot sticks out beyond the shoe, then those shoes are too tight and you need a shoe with wider toe box. This is especially true for children whose feet are still developing. Do you need to switch to BAREFOOT shoes...no, just make sure they have a wide enough toe box and provide proper foot mechanics. If you are not flexing your foot when you walk (unless you have a anatomical reason you cannot) then you are likely not using proper foot mechanics. Every day I see young and old literally stomping because there isn't enough flex in their shoes.

My distaste for shoes may have really helped my feet and toes. Go figure.

Over pronation Then plantar fasciitis . Then orthotics. Then muscles atrophy in soles of feet. Bad knee pain, hip pain made so much worse. Barefoot shoes……stone bruise on heel. Learned how to walk. Toe shoes helped little toe work again Ahhhhhh. Healthy feet . Regular shoes SUCK!!!!!

So all types of shoe have their place in my life is what im gathering. 🤔

problem reasearch attitude even at this gr8 solution... is that hate?

@DrTomBiernacki

21 күн бұрын

What do you mean, I'm not sure I understand?

@danielkowalski7527

19 күн бұрын

@@DrTomBiernacki Your attitude is like attitude of some1 who is trying to find all the problems which can happend when using working parachute; After several hours of walking barefoot on various surfaces, a man would understand that 99% of problems UR finding out - doesnt rlly matter or doesnt exist. As U r doc its like patology - things to know for your profesion, but from people concious of their bodies perspective it doesnt feel right; Pozdrawiam

I barefoot walk all the time at home

@DrTomBiernacki

26 күн бұрын

Amazing! Believe me I'm not trying to bash it at all, I'm a huge fan of eventually getting people to barefoot walk 🙏😊

so you agree

@DrTomBiernacki

9 күн бұрын

Yes 😊

Honestly we need to complain about the shoes coming from all shoe companies. They are not made for our feet . They are made the make shoe companies money.

What qualifications do you have to be able to say something like that? It's not normal to walk in shoes like Nike Airmax. They unbalance our body and cause postural problems. Of course it will be uncomfortable at first to walk in barefoot shoes if you have spent years making sure your foot is just a lump.

I tried to jump rope with barefoot shoes and my legs hurt like mad. However, when I do it with shoes with more cushioning, I experience 0 problems. I bet it would be the same if I tried them for running or even just walking. But I understand they may work well for other people. The problem is the cult behind barefoot shoes.