Listening to this channel I’ve realized it’s a full time job trying to stay healthy in the modern corporatized world… haha

@swingset1969

Ай бұрын

And, expensive, and ultimately unrealistic. At a certain point you just have to live your life and accept you're gonna die someday. Do what you can do with the time you have, we can't all spend all day stretching in $190 shoes.

@T.ASHTON

Ай бұрын

This is the exact mindset that modern America misses. Staying healthy is a full time job. Staying healthy requires your full attention bc unfortunately, the modern world is a dopamine minefield of destructive habit forming stimuli, in our food, our culture, and our technology

@shawnbruce6934

Ай бұрын

@@swingset1969 It's Ridiculous to charge $190 for shoes.

@jasonhutchins9239

Ай бұрын

No just live simply

@matriaxpunk

Ай бұрын

This. That’s why we need politics, so we can change society and make it a better place for our health, among many other things. Individual changes can only take you so far.

Thank you so much for this! I work as a bartender and chef. I started wearing Hoka professionals and yes they do give me a lot of cushioning through the long hours but I started noticing discomfort on the ankles

I’m older, I’ve healed nerve issues using zero drop & wide toe box. I’ve tried Lems (Love them best), and a few others that are good. I don’t dress in athletic wear and struggle to find shoes that don’t have weird colours etc. I wish I could find these shoes that suit my taste in clothing style better😂. . I’m a dog walking granny, not an athlete. Not many stores stock these types of shoes & it’s so frustrating( I know, online etc but. I’d like to try more in person). Please keep spreading the word (& the toes)!

@mariac4602

25 күн бұрын

I absolutely agree with you! I want 'normal' looking shoes that I can wear with casual and semi-dressy pants that are NOT athletic wear. Not sure why it's so hard to find something like that.

@MarmaladeINFP

16 күн бұрын

Softstar offers handmade shoes. They allow you to choose the colors and material of the different parts of the shoe.

@hoshikun6605

15 күн бұрын

Have you seen Peluva?

@hardymoore9030

4 күн бұрын

The new Altra Escalante 4 come in all black including the midsole. Wide toe box zero drop and minimal cushioning.

I’ve never heard of this lady and I’m not a regular consumer of Dr. Attia’s content, but this is spot on. 18 months ago I started really paying attention to my feet. I started wearing barefoot shoes, I intentionally walk around barefoot most days, I do a lot of calf and foot training now, etc. I can honestly say that the investment has significantly increased my quality of life.

YES! I love what he said at the end, I realized this a long time ago when looking at beds and shoes and realizing that all that comfort is not actually doing much or any good for us, and it's the same emotionally and mentally, if our environment is too cushy, we don't have any resistance and we can't grow as well.

@Hello11World

Ай бұрын

I side with your theory, besides the comfy bed part, but I see the overall picture in relation to the video w/o even watching it yet. One must challenge themselves , and a failure is just another attempt, could quote Yoda here but you prob all get my drift.

@MarmaladeINFP

16 күн бұрын

@@Hello11World - Even many hunter-gatherers sleep in comfy hammocks. It's not like before the invention of the modern bed all traditional people were sleeping straight on dirt and wooden floors.

@Hello11World

16 күн бұрын

@@MarmaladeINFP interesting point, what did the Greeks and Romans use I wonder? Socio economic status range??

At 60 I'm fixing the problems made by a life in conventional shoes and at a desk. Thanks for providing such fantastic resources to understand how to move forward (literally) . Focused exercise has already made a huge difference and I'm now moving to barefoot shoes and feeling the benefits. We've known for a long time that 90% of the food in supermarkets is bad for us and most of the furniture we use is as well . Now it turns out that most footwear in shoe shops is disastrous. What is it about our (Western) society that drives us to institutionalised self harm? Beats me.

@acustomer7216

15 күн бұрын

Fashion 'trends', home decor 'trends', keeping up with the Joneses,

@atmavictu2995

12 күн бұрын

What exercise do you do?

@victoriaman117

9 күн бұрын

One word...Profit

@TheAndyshan

9 күн бұрын

@@atmavictu2995 I do quite a bit of pilates which has general benefits. For feet, heel raises with straight and bent leg, stretches for dorsiflexion and toe extension, toe yoga, big toe movements with bands, massage with massage ball, toe massage with fingers interlaced into toes, wearing toe spacers and barefoot walking. Basically whatever feels like it's working and making my feet more functional. CC on the video has a channel "Gait Happens" which is a great resource.

@elingrome5853

2 күн бұрын

yeah, the rest of the world is a health nirvana

I'm so happy that you're talking about this. I transitioned slowly to minimalist shoes and then to barefoot shoes - switching exclusively wide-toebox barefoot shoes two years ago. My feet have never been happier and I see this as an investment in my long-term balance and health. My favorite brands are Origo (USA) and Groundies (Europe).

All of this!❤❤❤ It will change your life. These facts saved my feet after a severe foot injury and years of bad advice.

Very interesting and informative interview. And I LOVE her repeated use of the word “design” when describing our feet.

I discovered Altra shoes 4 or 5 years ago when I took up trail running, Lone Peaks ended up being the best shoe for not only trail running but long distance hikes as well. I also have a few pairs of their Torin shoes for everyday use.

@user-ij5ky4lr3x

Ай бұрын

I've used the Torin's, Escalante, and Superiors (trail running). Loved every single pair. Still wear them exclusively.

@biolbd

Ай бұрын

I have the Lone Peaks as well and love them!

@monicadechering9489

Ай бұрын

I used to love Altra also, but the last 2 pairs I have boight are not as wide as before. I can no longer wear my toe spacers with them.

@seanmclaughlin7415

Ай бұрын

Nothing Altra has made has topped their first shoe in function or quality and that is the Instinct.

@RocksOff72

Ай бұрын

I've been an Altra wearer since the Lone Peak 1.0 and the Instinct 1.0. Remember when the early Altra's had the foot outline on the soles of their shoes? My favorite two shoes that I still wear to this day, if I can find them, is the Duo 1.5 and the Lone Peak 4's. That said, any Lone Peak is comfortable. I've worn the Torin, Olympus, and now the Timp models and they all work for me as well. The only Altra does that didn't work for me are the Superior , which is too low profile over the top of my foot, and that one model that has pronation countering properties. I found Altra after I had suffered a hairline fracture of my second metatarsal after running in Asics that had a 30mm drop. Ridiculous! Even though Altra were bought out by a Chinese company they are still great shoes that have provided me more than a decade of pain free everyday use.

I gradually adopted zero drop heel shoes and it's worked out great for me. My wife tried going full-bore with them immediately and ended up with foot pain. Especially if you're older and you've lived a long time with cushioned-heel shoes and narrow-toe boxes, make sure to gradually wean yourself off of them. Your foot needs time to build up the strength it needs to adapt.

@tylercunningham4311

Ай бұрын

Yep, I just got my first zero heel wide toe box shoe. Starting out just lifting weights and walking on the treadmill on it. We will see how it goes, but it feels good.

What she said about the shoes causing hamstring injury is very very true!! It’s very common with those particular Nike shoes.

So what happened to the list of the shoes?

@stevensantora2976

Ай бұрын

Exactly.

@hippie_4762

Ай бұрын

Altra and Topo are the two who make running shoes that have some cushioning (Which I think is most accessible for beginners, especially if you're going to be running on a lot of roads, running in complete barefoot shoes is something you have to condition yourself up to) and zero drop with wide toeboxes (Toe box does vary model to model, you've got to check)

@loganpirie4387

Ай бұрын

Should be in the show notes from Peter’s site.

@killjoyredux8361

Ай бұрын

​@loganpirie4387 shoe notes😂

@zakazan8561

Ай бұрын

none in the show notes, it only goes to her website, gait happens, where you have to spend money in order to find out.

My favorite runs are in Vibram Fivefingers shoes on natural surfaces, usually grass. I remember at the start getting the worst DOMS ever in my feet muscles that I never thought I had, it was fascinating. That was years ago. I don't wear my Vibrams everyday but I make an effort to give my feet regular work-outs in them, they're so well made, they will outlast any running shoe out there 10x over.

@gripanimal

4 күн бұрын

I've had Vibrams FF for years! The hemp version is what I have now, and wouldn't trade them for anything! They are SO comfortable!

Please put the shoe list on here for everyone to see so we can buy them!!!!!

Terrific video. Thanks a lot for the information. Excellent interview and guest. I guess Heel Raises with a deficit starting position and a weight stack would do this strengthening work.

This may be interesting to you. There is this canadian triathlete Lionel Sanders. He recently said he will now train without the carbon shoe again and save it for competition and key training sessions, because he feels it takes away something hard to define from his ability to run. Even though it became pretty much the state of the art triathlon tech. His stance with a good feel for his body lines up with what she explains so competently.

As always, great episode Peter.

Great information! That's why when you wear certain shoes it disturbs the nerve under one foot because of that drop you got used to. My foot dr says take out the insert to splay your foot before purchasing sneakers.

I wish you would have asked Courtney about the dynamics of cycling shoes - what is going on with the foot/shoe through the entire pedal stroke, and in depth discussion about finding the correct shoes for cycling…

@dant.6364

Ай бұрын

there is no such thing as foot shaped cycling shoes, I’ve been searching for years.

@lawrencerisley7231

Ай бұрын

@@dant.6364 Yes, there are. I have a pair of D2's. Very expensive, but worth every penny. I smashed my feet into hockey skates back in the 70's 80's too. Then smashed them into cycling shoes. Hurt like hell in the winter. Nevermore. Customs with a proper last, baseplate and uppers that provide VERY light pressure EVERYWHERE is un freaking believable in cycling shoes. Just as important as a good saddle, for me.

@stevevaughn8746

Ай бұрын

Oops, look in athletic shoes first.

@AnnetteLG

Ай бұрын

When I bought my road bike in 2015 I did not get clippless until a year or so later because of that reason. I found a pair of Shimano laces that allow me to adjust as much as necessary.

@dangfpv2970

Ай бұрын

Lake cycling shoes

Fantastic discussion! Thanks so much for sharing this 👍 🤝

I love this! I have this argument at work.

Finally !! Someone is talking about the need for a wide toe box shoes. I have been constantly searching over the last three years since I retired and walk bare foot most of the time. My size men's 14 makes it extremely difficult to find such shoes. Walking my dog four miles a day I need wide toe box shoes.

@swankray6319

Ай бұрын

I am 62 and also an avid walker. I've been using Merrell shoes for years. They have lots of wide styles and IMO are the most comfortable. Have never considered changing.

Altra Running!! I found that company about 10 years ago and haven't looked back. I love 'em

@KobevanReppelen

19 күн бұрын

I'm looking at the Escalante Racer to slowly move from cushioned Saucony's to Xero running shoes. I have Vapor Glove 6's which I walk with currently! Feels great.

I'd suggest toe socks as well to let each toe articulate. Injinji are expensive but durable. Creeper socks also good but thinner.

This is very inportant information. I hope the manufacturers are listening!!

This is right on the money! Great podcast right here! Personally a huge fan of Xero Shoes. They completely changed my life. I now own 9 pairs. Wide toe box, zero drop, and always ready to rock!👊

@jfitness432

Ай бұрын

I prefer the Xero over vivos, the toe box felt more roomy to me

@chefnigeltv8580

Ай бұрын

Please please PLEASE interview Steven Sashen. He is the founder of Xero Shoes. His insights about feet and barefoot minimalist shoes are incredible. Mighty interesting man.

@stevenqirkle

29 күн бұрын

She convinced me to try out a pair of Xero shoes

@nickwilliams3146

29 күн бұрын

@@jfitness432I completely agree! They were designed so well!

@nickwilliams3146

29 күн бұрын

@@chefnigeltv8580I couldn’t agree with you more! That man is a genius!

I broke some bones in my midfoot about 10 years ago and had been struggling with finding shoes that allow me to walk and run in comfort almost that entire time. Although I had good days, a lot of days I was walking with a visible limp. Physical therapists and podiatrists recommended rocker sole shoes to help my foot break over as well as shoes with heavy cushioning. But they seemed to help little. During COVID, when I didn't go out much and spent most of the time in the house walking around barefoot, I noticed I had no foot pain. I found videos of barefoot, zero drop shoes switched to them and have had no foot pain in the last couple years. GAMECHANGERS! I now wear Lems, Altras, and Whitins and will start to experiment with other brands.

I've owned multiple Xero shoes because it's so difficult to find minimalist shoes. I had one good pair of Merrill ones that were discontinued. The Xero shoes were all terrible until I bought my last pair--which are some legit trail running shoes with nice grip called Scramblers. The best way is to go barefoot. I can do it a few miles at a time on grass and concrete, but I'm not hiking up rocky trails without shoes.

I began runnig with the age of 60 and got knee pain. Then I change to xero shoe very careful . At the beginning only short distances to adapt. Knee pain is gone. But I change between barefoot shoes and Altra with more cushion for longer distances and sometimes wear only minimal water shoes during running. I can recommend that. Run marathons every year.

@Danny2k38

Ай бұрын

Wow good for you! Inspiring

Such a good video, very informative but also concise. Loved it!

I Converted to barefoot footwear about 10 months ago . I do a lot of daily walking especially since I stopped driving 2 years ago , and so my footwear became more important to me late in my years , aged 53 peri as a menopausal women , and I wish I had discovered them years ago . My choice of footwear is Merrell Glove running shoe ,of which I discovered I have been wearing a half size too small all these years . I feel they have increased my foot and ankle strength, and I particularly love how they make my walking a more mindful experience due to being able to feel the ground so much more .

@nimblegoat

Ай бұрын

In my country - the big brands are super expensive, Brought the Vapor glove 6 , absolutely love them, use them for everything. Still walk barefoot where I can , taking dogs to park next door to my house etc. They are wearing well, but I have no pronation etc. Brought a 2nd pair of Amazon just in case can't get them for good price anymore. "Normal" shoes now feel really weird. Obviously if i went trekking in high mountains would still use my boots, and they would be cold in the snow etc

Thank you for this discussion. I’m happy it didn’t turn into a “only wear zero-drop shoes with wide toe boxes” demand. Understand that there’s a time and place for everything, and for many (myself included), minimalist and/or zero drop shoes are not something I’d wear on a regular basis. Also, I love that you should do the work if you want to wear plated shoes. A varied, nuanced approach makes sense.

@Rungolden1

Ай бұрын

I mean, it was "wear foot-shaped/wide-toe box shoes" almost exclusively, with breaking from that rarely on special occasions, etc. She is also on record saying that most everyone should work their way toward zero drop shoes full-time (as we are all born zero drop), albeit cushioning is helpful on man-made surfaces, etc. Why wouldn't you wear a cushioned zero drop shoe on a regular basis?

@john.maynard

Ай бұрын

@@Rungolden1 because they don’t work for me. I’ve tried them with an open mind, but was underwhelmed after 500+ miles across 2 different pairs. I understand the concept, and I work on other foot/tendon strengthening exercises (which she suggests). Listen, if zero-drop, foot-shape shoes were the answer, wouldn’t every pro athlete be wearing them? (And don’t tell me that it’s just because of $$ that they don’t.) But if they work for you, great 👍🏻

I used to wear nothing but Xero for the last 4 years for both every day use and running. Since the beginning of this year, I started running in Altra Escalante because I had frequent foot issues and got tired of having to rest at least a couple of days after a 10k run, just for my feet to heal. I am very happy with the current equipment

I have been on minimalist, zero drop heel trail shoes with a wide toe box for 2 years now. They taught me to walk correctly after 52 years of improper technique. No more heel striking and I drive through the motion rather than pull myself with quads and hip flexors.

@TInyK12

Ай бұрын

Glad you found a gait that works for you. I'm more comfortable midfoot or heel striking when walking. Been going barefoot for about 4 years now. However, the biggest difference I noticed was when I corrected my anterior pelvic tilt.

@sethbaughman203

Ай бұрын

May I ask how you corrected your pelvic tilt?

@petedog9581

Ай бұрын

@@sethbaughman203 Zero drop shoes don't allow overstriding, which can lead to pelvic alignment problems. When you stride properly, your head, shoulder, hips and feet are all alignment. Stronger feet and ankles are also developed with regular use of these shoes. It takes load off the knees and hips

@TInyK12

Ай бұрын

@@sethbaughman203 KZread the most popular clips. But the single most important was being hyper aware of my pelvis position all day and correcting it.

@yumounana

Ай бұрын

Pete, would love to know what shoes/brand you use, if you're willing to share!

I love to wear Vibram 5 finger shoes in the summer. People freaking out about it a lot, but I really enjoy it. You certainly 'watch your step', as every crack and stone you step on it will be felt. Even the temperature of the surface comes back as information.

@gripanimal

4 күн бұрын

I love my Five Fingers in hemp! Even bought toe socks so I could wear them in a little bit colder weather.

I wear Vibrams fingered shoes and love them. I went on a 5k run where my hips had been hurting and I wasnt sure if I would go...but because I walked on the front pads only as the shoes are designed to support..I finished the 5k, my hips felt great and my calfs got a great workout.

Been wearing minimalist shoes for years, but basketball is my favorite sport, and could never find a basketball shoe that incorporated minimalist principles, always felt restricted and in danger of ankle rolls. FINALLY someone made a minimalist-inspired court shoe - Uncivilized is the brand. Made by Ben Patrick, the knees over toes guy. If you love minimalist shoes and play basketball or tennis, or need more cushion for cross-training, check them out, they’re really great. Not the best-looking, but they’re the basketball shoe I’ve been longing for. I have no affiliation with them, just a PSA for hoopers who like barefoot shoes 🙂

@samcasto9104

13 күн бұрын

Yes! I use them for volleyball, same story

@williamchanningreis

12 күн бұрын

Ben Patrick has one look him up

@williamchanningreis

12 күн бұрын

Oh I didn’t read lol

I run with negative drop shoes...I cut off the heel spikes of baseball/soccer spike shoes. Forced mid/fore foot strike and awesome calf loaded run. Kinda like sprint shoes with rubber soles.

I love Xeros but the height of the tip front does compress my big toe some and tends to rub my last toe joint where the rubber meets the mesh. I found the Altra to give much more room in the toe box.

Great podcast interview! She knows way more about feet/shoes than 99% of all other Dr's!

Few things I hate more than a host that says. We will put the list on the show notes below and then they don’t.

@Pastamistic

5 күн бұрын

I'll help out with my top 4. -Lems (my personal favorite) -Xero -Vivo Barefoot (a little too narrow for me) -Altra (wide and zero drop but lots of cushion if you need it) Work into zero drop shoes slowly. Some people adjust really quick but others have a hard time. Your tendons, muscles and posture take time to adjust and it affects you from foot to head. Widening your toe splay back out might also require some extra help with spacers like correct toes. Especially with a thin minimalist shoe you can't walk heavy on your heels; it needs to be more of a forefoot strike which is actually really hard to walk with at first. With practice you can find a good balance but you need to get your ankle more involved with walking compared to high cushioned shoes with a heel stack height. With the mid to high cushioned zero drop shoes from Altra and Lems you can heel strike like you would a more typical shoe. Especially with the minimalist shoes jumping into them too quickly can cause foot injuries. Using high support and high cushioned shoes like most of us have for years has made your feet weak and prone to injury. Weak body parts are always prone to being injured easily until you build the necessary strength and adaptations. So take it slow and build that strength over time. I started this a decade ago to fix plantar fasciitis. I was getting more supportive insoles and supportive shoes but noticed it only made my issues worse until I bumped up the support again. I started foot strengthening exercises, switched to Altra shoes when they were more minimalist, and wore correct toes. It took a few years but my plantar fasciitis is gone and hasn't been back since. Honestly the correct toes probably made the single biggest difference but you still need the really wide toebox to wear them inside a shoe. So a wide toebox and correct toes go hand in hand.

@katyasouvorov6775

4 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for an excellent explanation 😊

@gripanimal

4 күн бұрын

I am a subscriber to Dr Peter Attia's website. This short video clip is taken from an interview on his website that's over 2 hours long. The show notes mentioned are a part of the website's layout, and unfortunately not found on youtube. The shoes she mentions in the show notes are Altra, Vivobarefoot, and Xero. I personally have Vibram Five Fingers, and wear them almost everywhere when the ground is warm enough.

@Pastamistic

4 күн бұрын

@@gripanimal I forgot about the Five Fingers! I haven't worn them but they pretty much have the correct toes spacers I was wearing as a built in feature of the shoe.

@elingrome5853

2 күн бұрын

Few things I hate more than. Bad grammar.

Great interview!

Can recommend Altra internationally. In Europe I use Altra for casual sports and Feelgrounds for boots.

@user-ij5ky4lr3x

Ай бұрын

All I wear is Altra. Nothing else comes close

@Rositasparks

Ай бұрын

I wear them as well! They are amazing 👟

@devlin2427

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately Altra's quality has dropped pretty steeply in the last few years. And their sizing is not consistent model to model.

@ridendurance

Ай бұрын

@@devlin2427 really sorry to hear this.., was about to get a new pair. Always loved my Altra Lone Peaks.

@obsidiantain

Ай бұрын

I think it’s more variable, at least anecdotally. I have recent superiors and torins and zero problems, so it’s not across the board.

Awesome video, please share the list, which shoe's are good for which purpose.

I have been wearing Vibram Five Fingers for years. Currently have the Hemp version, and love every minute. I even bought toe socks so I could wear the VFFs in a little bit colder weather. For safety toe work boots, I exclusively wear Red Wing King Toe. My 12EEEE feet have never been happier. For normal sneakers, its been New Balance 608. Might try some toe spacers.

Switching to shoe brands with proper wide toeboxes has been massive for me. Thankfully the options are more and more nowadays.

I started wearing Xero shoes and Bedrock minimalist sandals a year ago. Have literally walked thousands of miles in them over rocks, dirt, turf, concrete, etc. During this past year I also started doing foot strengthening exercises with Blackboard device and bands, barefoot GiBoard and Skill Board, toe spacers, deep foot massage and mobilization... then played soccer with kiddos one morning in my Xero's and now persistent plantar fasciitis for past month....never experienced before in my over 50 years. Have been wearing wide toe box shoes and sandals for decades. (Steve owner of Xero has extremely flat feet , can his arches be rehabilitated?)

As someone with a mid foot injury (lisfranc sprain) in middle age, I am terrified of barefoot shoes. I own 2 pairs and have been afraid to wear them since my injury.

I have Zeros for my day to day wear, but switch to Flux when I ruck. Zeros have no padding to speak of, whereas the Flux have cushioning, but are still a zero drop shoe

I changed to Vivobarefoot after I injured my hips badly from Asic shoes, I was limping for a whole month after running 9 miles. It took me 3 years to change the way I run and adapt to the new shoes. It has been truly rewarding to run. I can feel rocks and things under my feet when running. My brain and my sight connection are building. I feel superhuman. I can run 12 miles on hard road and feel fine the next day, no pain. I also feel like I have lighter feet when going uphill.

@alan30189

28 күн бұрын

I’m curious about how much those shoes cost? I really don’t care to feel a sharp rock under my foot. Edit: I just looked it up, and $170 and up for a pair of freaking shoes that are hardly made of anything? You’ve got to be freaking kidding me. Someone’s laughing all the way to the bank. How long do they last? Six months?

@JJ-zr6fu

12 күн бұрын

Sounds like your running form was the problem not the shoes

@JJ-zr6fu

12 күн бұрын

@alan30189 Yeah the barefoot companies know it’s a rich person fad so they’re cashing out while they can.

Recently after 3 years of cycling, I found wide shoes are far more comfortable and I can ride long hours with no pain in feet, but legs, which is where pain is expected to be. Now with this information looking outside cycling, I am only seeking wide shoes for walking, running and hiking! 2-3 EU sizes smaller, but every part of feet now feels the same amount of pressure, instead of narrow chest and toe-box! Only if I knew this 35 years ago lol

@kellrockets101

Ай бұрын

I spent years riding thousands of miles in narrow toe box cycling shoes. Until I put on some Louis Garneau road shoes. They're amazing. Foot has so much toe box room!

In the talk you mentioned sharing a list of shoe companies she recommends but I don’t see it in this video’s description!

Switched to barefoot shoes in 2019 and tried just going back and forth but switching fulltime is needed. Finally found flux footwear in the fall.of last year and been in them fulltime since

I wear Xero footwear almost exclusively. I also live in Toronto, where everything is concrete, and in summer, the sidewalks can be so hot I feel it thru the soles of my shoes. It's also hard to walk on, so I add NorthSole insoles to my shoes for a bit of extra cushion. They're made specifically for zero drop foot shaped shoes.

Love my Xero shoes for working out & day to day use. Altras are my go to for hiking

She says the top pick in the beginning Vivobarefoot . Great shoes. I love mine. Really has made a difference.

Where's the list. I found excellent tips and descriptions from the commenters. Thank you.

Eye opening. Thank you!

This was so helpful. Thank you 😊

In Brazil, we use a flipflop called Havaianas. Wider toe box. 0 drop heel. Superflexible and light. 10 bucks.

@chazzeethomas

12 күн бұрын

I wear them, in USA, but they're not 10 bucks.

Great discussion! 🙌

I've been wearing zero drop and wide toe box shoes for six months now full time. My feet are alot less sore. You do have to transition carefully, though, because your foot and lower leg can start absorbing more forces than you are used to. I buy shoes that have a very thin insole to provide some padding.

I never wear shoes around the house, I take them off as soon as i get home. I also soak my feet in warm Epsom salt or vinegar and water occasionally and i rarely foot pain or discomfort anymore.

I am 57 and have been running for years and after switching to HOKA I got so many injuries to the point that I ended up with MCL and Meniscus tears. I stopped running and now I am trying to slowly recover and concentrate on healing. My doctor wants to repair the meniscus through surgery so I am getting a second opinion and working on strengthening therapy. In essence I am relooking at everything foot and leg related trying to find the correct path.

@mannymotta2174

Ай бұрын

I’m also 57. Look up knees over toes guy on KZread. But be sure to do the stuff with body weight only. Also , balance on a BOSU ball 1 leg at a time. (Rounded side down) I wear hoka bondi 7 when I jump rope. Best shoes for me

@CeeBee744

Ай бұрын

Aren't meniscus operations rare these days? Mine was treated by PT, but not terribly serious. Check out threads on barefoot running (reddit has several) to learn about shoes might work for you. Just being able to walk in shoes with ankle and knee in alignment is a game changer--as opposed to being thrust forward as is the case in non-zero drop shoes) and having toes forced upward by "toe spring." These jester shoes are the fashion in athletic shoes now.

@c.a.s.e.academics24

Ай бұрын

I recommend the surgery if your surgeon will do it. Most refuse to operate on middle aged folk beyond a meniscectomy (which I don’t recommend). That removes part of the meniscus and I would not want that unless totally necessary. I’ve had mine repaired. It’s clearly never gonna be perfect again, but mri says it’s healed and I am not in excruciating pain and having the knee lock out at 90 degrees anymore. Very glad I did it

@c.a.s.e.academics24

Ай бұрын

Meniscus operations are very common. I’m lucky to live in Japan where I could insist that they repair it rather than cut it away. Meniscus does not repair by itself or with PT, so often surgery is unavoidable. As for barefoot. It’s a long overdue concept, but the shoes aren’t very good yet. I’ve been wearing vivo as daily shoes five years. The quality is shockingly bad lately. Prices are nuts too. I’ve tried other brands. Still searching. As for sports usage. No way I’d use barefoot. No drop and non taped yes, but barefoot no chance. All that impact on the joints is gonna wear on a middle aged body. I think you have to start from young in order to do that. Any recs welcome though

I found this video just full of information. You said you would have a list of shoe manufactures that you recommend couldn’t find the list.

@lindahopkins9011

29 күн бұрын

She recommends Xero and Vivobarefoot. It is in the video on his web site. This is edited from that.

Took my running to a whole new level a couple years ago, specifically ultra running and figured sore feet, black toenails and lost toenails were just part of the game. Then I discovered Altra. Zero toe/foot issues ever since. I own road/trail/everyday ones exclusively.

@HerenBass

Ай бұрын

what altra model do you use for ultra?

@johnnykilo4967

Ай бұрын

@@HerenBass Lone Peak 6 and Olympus 5 for trail. Escalante 3 for road. Superior 5 for everyday shoe.

As a fellow zero dropper, vibram wearer, altra runner, Xero walker type of individual, having a shoe with a heel drop should still be in the rotation

@arnoldd7073

Ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with running in a low drop shoe in the rotation. I do most my runs now in 5mm to 8mm shoes, walking strictly 0 drop

I am currently wearing that exact shoe. Couldn't help but share.

@JasonFarrell

Ай бұрын

the original HFS 1 I think? Same exact shoe and color I'm in now, too. Love it. The HFS 2 added slightly more padding.

@walterchang6074

Ай бұрын

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@lucasd8917

Ай бұрын

Yup! Xero HFS. I have a few pairs of them, actually. Have held up decently well.

@JasonFarrell

Ай бұрын

@@lucasd8917 Hah. Same: I have 3 more pairs of Xeros in the attic (SALE!). I get about 1,000 miles of road running out of them before the sole wears through. Same with Vivos.

@BA-pz3lo

6 күн бұрын

so is the HFS 2 better?

There is only a few shoe companies that make a wide toe box, EE shoes, the companies split the market, some do the runner who are notoriously narrow foot and so on. I’ve worn 12 EE my whole adult life and sometimes those are not wide enough. Forget wide mountain bike shoes, you gotta go up a size.

I've had my 5 year old in barefoot-style Saguaro shoes since he was maybe 2 or 3 and his run with shoes and barefoot looks identical-so free and light, it makes me jealous! And the proof is in the proprioception. I've been running 5mm flat sandals for years and the only injuries I've ever had were from accidentally stomping on the wrong rock and hamstring tightness because I just started stretching...last week. 😄 But no knee pain, hip pain, shin problems, ankle issues, no plantar fascia issues-nothing. Because running nearly barefoot doesn't allow me to run wrong without immediate feedback.

I've been wearing barefoot shoes (Vivo, Xero, etc.) for the past 4-5 years and I'm never going back. Regular shoes are absolute garbage

@balukas8255

Ай бұрын

How about sports?

@keim3548

Ай бұрын

Shoes are just the tip of the iceberg for the decisions the establishment has made for our health, to our detriment

@bobwojcik6196

Ай бұрын

@@balukas8255listen to the complete podcast

@quatummind

Ай бұрын

Totally agree. Switched to Vivo and Xero and eliminated all of my knee pain. I run two miles each day with a 40 weighted vest with NO PROBLEMS (other than its hard as hell). I’m 6’2 and played HS and college basketball. My knees have never felt better

@BeNLaGRAiNE09

Ай бұрын

@@balukas8255 I play ball hockey, softball, sprint with them and don't have any issues. You get used to it

What type of drop is recommended for very long days with most of the time being spent walking, speed walking/light jogging, and standing? I just got back from a backpacking trip and on one of our days, we had been on our feet for 9.5 hours by 4, excluding bathroom breaks 😅 The ache was very intense. I also deal with peroneal tendinitis and Ehlers Danlos syndrome (causes joint pain and blood pooling after only a couple hours) so I really want to be proactive with foot health (especially after all the bad feet I’ve xrayed in just a few years).

If you can provide the list of wide toe box shoes in the show notes, that’d be great.👍

@Ummonchinable

Ай бұрын

If you order through her website, I believe you get a discount on some of the shoes and she probably gets some sort of financial compensation.

@youtubewts

Ай бұрын

​@@Ummonchinablethat's not what is being asked

@mcfarlac1

Ай бұрын

Agreed, put the list of shoe companies in the KZread show notes like promised in the video.

@Ummonchinable

Ай бұрын

@@youtubewts The list is available on her website. The show notes are for subscribers. That's the

@Ummonchinable

Ай бұрын

That's the tradeoff for no commercials.

I'm 75 years old and in 2001 I had a foot injury. My foot went one way the bones the other. I had reconstruction surgery on my ankle and heel with a plate and 11 pins. Would it be wise for me to use the minimalist shoe?

👋 Peter We'll you put that list in the show notes so that people can see what "Courtney" consider wide shoes that make a wide wide enough toe box 🩰? 🤔 the list in 3:18

Whitin shoes on Amazon have offered me a budget/entry option or just the ability to have different types of minimalist shoes. I have Lems, Altra, and Vivo for trail running/hiking but for every day casual wear I've really enjoyed Whitins. Also socks, haven't found a good one that's not toe socks that lets my feet splay out. Compression hiking socks with wide toe box shoes seems to be an oxymoron. Any ideas?

@lisarappleyea6992

Ай бұрын

I love my Whitins too!

I have the exact minimalist shoe to the thumbnail of this video. The company is called "Oranginer." I wear it at home all the time. Very comfortable and reasonably priced.

WOW what do you suggest Mail carriers wear? Rain- Winter-Summer

Ella habla sobre pronación cuando hay mas amortiguación, pero que pasa si cuando corro mi tendencia es supinar ?? Es válida la amortiguación que ofrecen las zapatillas de running. Saludos desde ciudad de México

Lems shoes are awesome. I only wear Lems now because they make all different styles: casual, dress, running, boots

@jasonjames6870

18 күн бұрын

How long do they last

Link to the shoes please Peter

The wife and I have been using barefoot shoes since 2017. Never going back. My favorite casual shoes are Icarus footwear. We also use Xero, and have used vivo in the past. I’m a professional drummer and love being able to feel my pedals better with barefoot shoes. Natural before pharma always. 🤘🏻🥁🤘🏻

Where is the list? Update: Go to episode 296, and the list is a link to the show notes. The list is in the show notes.

When I walked barefoot for many years but had many accidents- cuts and the hot tar in the summer.... ouch . I felt unprotected all the time.

Birkenstok makes great shoes for years.. Zero drop and wide toe box

@thecowegg

11 күн бұрын

Was about to ask about Birkenstocks Bend low shoes

@juliemac5604

9 күн бұрын

But if your toes aren't exactly aligned to those toe grips, it's tough.

I only once bought a zero drop shoe and it hurt my knees. No more of that for me. I actually found the most comfortable show I have ever had, at Costco, a humble Sketcher. It does have a bit of a heel. Had the brand before, but this particular shoe fit me like a glove. What a pleasure to not feel any pressure point even after hours of wearing it. Bought 6 pairs since it being made of fabric, I don't expect it will last long.

@conniefrance3832

12 күн бұрын

Years ago when I worked at Macy's, I found a pair of black sketchers at a discount shoe store. They were the most comfortable shoe for walking and standing. I actually wore them out! Recently I bought 2 pairs of sketchers and they are so uncomfortable. They felt ok in the store, but are terrible walking shoes. Go figure😐

would you recommend a stiff soled shoe for a foot that has has a Big toe fusion ?

Things to consider. The invention of concrete change the shoe requirement. The heel strike, relative to body weight, and the outcome (rate of loading) is determined by material (density of foam) just as much as stack height, as well as layers. A person at 250lbs walking vs 165lbs are completely different.

What about New Balance with the latest foam, I think called "foam x" or something like that. Very comfy for walking long distances

would be great to get that list of shoes. don't see it in show notes.

The hands in front of your face while talking was driving me crazy. Great information. I had to share it with my wife so we can get our kid out of the cute shoes and into shoes that promote better foot health

Got some Xero last year and loving them

What about court shoes and lateral support? Can you recommend a shoe that would work for tennis and pickleball?

Where's the list of shoes you said you were going to include in the shownotes?

GREAT info!!!!!👍👍👍

I can't seem to find the list of shoes that Dr. Conley likes in the the show notes.

What are your thoughts and options on outdoor work boot’s regarding foot health

@westvalleyflyer

Ай бұрын

Agreed some of us are stepping on things regularly that would shred these minimalist shoes.

Yall should also look into Leg Length discrepancy. I went to get an Xray from a chiro and they noticed that one leg was longer. They showed me how it impacted my whole skeletal structure and how all of these other muscles and joints had to compensate. Placing those $10 heel/foot lifts under the shorter leg pretty much resolved this. Now whenever I go barefoot I basically waddle a little because my hips are in proper alignment. Whereas before I didn't even notice. All of my gym lifts now feel safer. I had to re-start from nearly 0 lbs because I had trained the wrong muscles. This was causing a bunch of minor injuries and nuisances. So, in this special case, it's better to have some form of rubber under the feet to help balance. TLDR: A 60 minute Chiropractor Xrays/initial Assessment may save you years of pain. The solution may be as affordable as $10 if the Chiro is offering a promotion in your area.

Are there any shoes sill made that come in with sizes as well as lengths? Shoes that have the soles sewn on and not glued? I have very narrow feet.