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@BAROMETERONE

19 күн бұрын

Barefoot shoes are common sense. I bought my first pair almost a year ago. Here's my analysis. I've been athletic all my life and I'm now 60 years old. Both of my big toes were bent, had bunions and pain as a result of wearing improperly designed footwear for a lifetime. After about 3 months of wearing the barefoot's I began to get pain in my arch's. I'm guessing for some, this is where they stop wearing them. I attribute the pain to my feet changing slowly over time as the constrictions on them were eliminated. I had anticipated this and continued to use them with the pain subsiding and gone after about 6 months. My toes have slowly and steadily moved into more natural positions with the bends, the bunions and the pain on the big toes essentially completely gone in about a year. For those that didn't know...your bones are malleable. They will change shape over time based on natural growth and external pressure(s). Crappy designed shoes, debilitating us, should have been banned decades ago. My feet are becoming stronger and the lack of pain in my toes have eliminated hesitation and tentative behavior in my athletic performances. Pain will always make you hesitate or avoid making specific movements. Barefoot's are simply common sense.

@lidiaspringer

6 күн бұрын

is this a commissioned anti-advertisement? I don't trust a guy who got an illuminati pyramid with an eye tattooed on him. Real enlightened people know what's good, and you shouldn't be talking about it

It's insane that shoes being foot shaped is a new idea

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

😆 I know, mad.

@mariog4707

Ай бұрын

Not trying to be clever but are the “plimsolls” I used to wear back in the day not barefoot shoes?. I remember I used to live in mine during the 60’s and 70’s - white for sports and black for general use. You can still buy them today in child and adult sizes and they are very cheap - my grandkids have some.

@jasonjames6870

Ай бұрын

@@mariog4707 pretty much yer just without the wide toebox. I used to wear those types of shoes all the time along with skate shoes and still occasionally do. But the wide toebox is a game changer for me, the only issue I have with barefoot is is the price

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

@@mariog4707 Pretty much, the only thing missing is the wide toe box but otherwise they're on the money 🙌🏼

@user-kb4oc6be3i

Ай бұрын

Foot shaped shoes is not a new idea, thin soles is.

The sensory feel of walking in barefoot shoes is addictive. If i'm waking and I see sand- I have to walk on it just to feel the difference.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

😆😆 ditto and tree roots. I love seeking that stuff out

@krazatos

Ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject even cracks on the sidewalk, I find myself trying to step on each one

@user-bq3mu5id3d

22 күн бұрын

absolutely. I am new to the thing - actually I don't even use barefoot shoes, I have some cheap chinese wide toebox shoes with flexible and thin sole but they're very far from being "barefoot", and yet after just a couple of months of gradually progressive use the difference I feel when I put on "normal" shoes is shocking. It's like going deaf all of a sudden. And when I put on high drop shoes without thinking about it lmao I almost fall forward

@TteokbokkiNari

17 күн бұрын

Did it the other day. Felt so good ~

@TayWoode

10 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you said “addictive” and not “addicting” which everyone seems to say these days coz they don’t know it’s wrong

I’ve been barefoot shoes and bare foot for nearly 10 years, after a severe mid foot injury, ignore podiatrist’s advice, consultants advice to have surgery for arthritis??!!….I ignored them all now and within a short period of time…low back pain, gone, foot pain , gone….best decision I ever made

@ganapatikitty

11 күн бұрын

Do you have any brand(s) you like?

I am 69 and switched to barefoot shoes because of knee problems, they solved my knee pain issue since these shoes make me come down on my forefoot instead of my heel, my knee is bent on every step so leg muscles working as shock absorbers relieving impact shock on my knees. Down side, takes 6-12 months to adapt to new method of walking, while hiking on Appalachian Trail the thin soles caused me to feel every rock & root on the trail. I have some zero drop shoes that have a 1 inch sole for next hiking trip that will give a little more cushioning. Checked into history when raised heels were added to shoes, was in 13th century when more people were riding saddled horses for transportation and heels were added to lock the foot into the stirrup, raised heels were made for riding horses, not walking, but since the wealthy were the only ones that could afford saddled horses and raised heels made those people appear taller, raised heels became a status symbol.

@meathead365

16 күн бұрын

Wow, very interesting, thanks

@jepleas9159

15 күн бұрын

Same for me. My knees stopped hurting in 2020 when I suddenly started working from home (barefoot) and I made the connection to barefoot shoes. Since my knees stopped hurting, I returned to backpacking. Now I wear zero drop Altra Lone Peaks with 25mm soles for backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail.

@leilarothe

7 күн бұрын

i cannot emphasize enough how much of a difference a good insole makes. because after long working hours my steps get sloppy. and concrete or bicycle pedals ask for more support. Barefoot shoes & proper insoles are just the best 😁

@lyrebird9749

5 күн бұрын

Yes, and the same goes for narrow toed shoes. They fit better into horse stirrups so ofc became a status symbol, even though they squash your toes together. Why so many people have foot problems, esp. women having to force their feet into stilettos etc.

I am 3 years into wearing barefoot shoes. I used to roll my ankle about once a year, and I always had arch pain with traditional shoes. Now I don't roll my ankle, and my arch pain is gone. The biggest downside is my feet hurting after long periods of concrete walking. But I will take that trade off for the benefits!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

That's awesome dude! Sounds like a win win win (apart from the concrete bit, but I bet that'll get easier with time!)

@_stealth_y

Ай бұрын

You could also try a sole with a sole that is a little thicker so you’ve got a tiny amount of cushioning for the concrete surface. We’re not really made to walk on such a hard surface anyway

@Amanda-uc5jq

Ай бұрын

I have a pair of zero drop shoes that have slightly thicker soles, still flexible especially in toe area, but much better for hard surfaces.

@CrazedCorgi

Ай бұрын

I have different types of barefoot shoes. I can walk several miles in my trail shoes over the flats. I do like my flat since i can slip them on easier without retieing the shoes.

@Walkerxy

Ай бұрын

The not rolling my ankle anymore was the drug that got me hooked on barefoot shoes like 4 years back now.

I've become barefoot full-time for the past 36 months. I started working from home during the pandemic and don’t wear shoes in my home. I switched to barefoot shoes when I go outside. I still can't run, but I can walk around 14 miles no problems.

Just wait till people realize the same can apply to beds and the way we sleep. Barefoot shoes helped me transition to firmer beds!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Careful, you might blow some minds talking like that 😉. Firm beds definitely for the win, bonus points if it's a shikibuton

@Lee-ic2yn

Ай бұрын

You'll be sleeping outside next 😂😂

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

@@Lee-ic2yn next video... "I slept in a cave for 7 days"

@xristinarose2409

20 күн бұрын

Went to Japan last year and we did very traditional inns. I went from my very soft mattress to a hard futon on the floor and tbh i had little to no complains, which was unexpected. My husbands back pain went away also. Who knew..

@DouweBuruma

20 күн бұрын

@@xristinarose2409 it’s different for everyone, I went from a normal matras to a hard futon, I slept very well, but I always woke up with back pain (I am a side sleeper).

As a 73 year old, I’ve always gone barefoot as much as possible all my life. The only reason for heavy footwear is dangerous terrain. The only injuries I’ve ever had have been in ‘regular’ shoes. I now have a couple of pairs of barefoot style shoes. I really love them and wear them all the time now. Though I still have my regular shoes gathering dust in the closet, I’m well on my way to buying some barefoot style boots for winter wear and I really wish there were more ‘formal looking’ styles for business and celebratory occasions. Though frankly, at my age if anyone comments on my informal sports wear, I just play the silver card and claim I need them for my health…or just stare ‘em down.

one of the drawbacks that i've heard from people is that they are more expensive, but I tell them they tend to last longer but they don't want to hear it.

@pppetra

22 күн бұрын

You also need less pairs, cause they are ugly under whatever. A pair of sandals for summer, hiking boots for autumn, winter and spring and a pair of sneakers for the dryer not to cold days. Done.

@nightsky212

18 күн бұрын

​@@pppetra except that you need sandals, sneakers, snow boots, boots for cold, shoes for dry weather but cold , shoes for dry weather but hot, whateverproof ones and official ones as well. And they might be ugly but i still need to colour code and shoes start to smell if you wear the same a fez days in a roll

@pppetra

18 күн бұрын

@@nightsky212 my hiking boots are fine till minus 25 °C. Great for rain, snow, ice, cold. Waterproof. My sneakers are fine for anything from minus 5 till 25. My sandals are good for 20 and above. So i have all i need with just 3 pair.

@LiefRunsFar

16 күн бұрын

​@@pppetralol. Luna Sandals all year round. A thin pair of socks if there is really wet slushy snow. Lol. Done.

@pppetra

16 күн бұрын

@@LiefRunsFar we are into autumn month 10 in a row. There is nothing but much and water here.

It took about two weeks for my calves and ankles to adjust which I believe is stretching of tendons and muscles to a natural position. Sore and tender every night during adjustment. Funny enough I went I guess the tough route. I wore them for my job on concrete 8 hrs a day for a month. I love them. I will say for anyone choosing to. Learn to slow down. I am a fast walker and barefoot shoes make you highly aware of stepping and how exposed your feet are. My pace was cut in half. It's as if you came from 24/7 wearing thick winter gloves to wearing disposable latex gloves. Be kind to your feet give everything time to adjust.

7 months for me since I started. Wanted to just say this channel helped me a lot. Still haven’t tried a long run in them but can finally walk on concrete for 10km+ walks with no foot pain. The strength gains are brilliant!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

That’s so good to hear! Appreciate the support and look forward to hearing how a long run goes (when you do try one!)

I spend nearly all my time in barefoot shoes but I just don’t enjoy running in them. Instead, I prioritize a wide toe box with a “minimal” drop and “minimal” cushioning.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

That's fair - I'll sometimes use the Altra Lone Peak 7's on really long runs. What do you go for?

@lukepaulson3428

Ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject Altras for sure. But honestly, converting to barefoot shoes has trained me to run with proper mechanics. Now, I can run in anything including my current New Balance.

@kd_76

Ай бұрын

What I realized is that it hurts to run barefoot if your posture/form is wrong. I began focusing on that, then running barefoot became much less painful

@1234scann

17 күн бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject I ran a 55km trail race in those... I still switch between barefoot and regular shoes for running though.

@EmmaVZ

15 күн бұрын

Whats the minimal drop and minimal cushioning shoe that you went for?

I've started running in barefoot shoes and it's like recovering from an injury. I'm 51 this year and also started working on pistol squats to engage more of the stabilizer muscles around my ankles. It really is like starting from scratch but I feel like I'm standing and moving differently, better.

I had leg issues until I started wearing barefoot shoes. Now my legs and feet are stronger. I don't understand why everyone doesn't wear zero drop shoes. It's like weightlifting at the gym, except the hardest part (getting youreself there) is already done.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Well said!

@franny5295

23 күн бұрын

My feet look like I'm designed to not sink in sand. The bottom line is I live in a region that I'm not adapted to because my people were kidnapped and forcibly relocated. I have to have some support somewhere, kind of the same way very fair skinned people can't handle the sun the way I can. Edited to add: There are tribal people that climb trees and their feet look more like hands. Their toes are actually functional.

Been in barefoot shoes for a while. Started with Vibrams and it instantly tells you that there is more reactive feedback from the ground. Injuries are pretty much people being aggressive on the transition period. I got a pair for my brother who's used those bulky soled shoes and told him "walk in these untill your feet and calves feel comfortable, then up the pace and use" so far hes had a good transition.

@Paraclef

Ай бұрын

Walking forefront is definitevely harder than running forefront. The heel exists for a reason, the worst one, the loss of the prehension of the nails.

Shoes are not a religion, they're a tool.™ Choose the correct tool for the job. At age 48, I started wearing Vibram FiveFingers in July 2012, and the Bikila model was my first pair. I hadn't run in 15yrs due to injuring my left knee badly, training for a race, wearing traditional, high-heel, running shoes in 1997. I'd tried to start running again several times during that 15yr lapse, but couldn't get further than about a half mile before the pain in that knee was searing. The first day in the FF's, I ran 7-1/2mi on the trails of our local 1,200'/366m peak, and that included a mile on pavement, to and from the trailhead. I ran 27mi that week, on a mixture of all pavement, and more trails. I was so sore I could barely walk, but my knee(s) both felt great. Of course this was not the correct way to transition, but I was so excited to be a runner again, that I just wanted to be out there. As you say, the experience of "feeling" the terrain was amazing, and also, the instant change to running and walking, both in form, and posture, was amazing. One of the fantastic things about FF, verses putting on a minimalist shoe, is that the FF's trigger the brain to immediate put the body into; "I'm doing this in bare feet" mode. So immediately, both running and walking, are done in correct human form. Many times people will buy a pair of minimalist shoes because they don't want to look stupid in a pair of FF's, and then they are miserable, or injured, because their brain is still in "I'm in a shoe" mode. So the person is still heel striking, but now they're in something with no protection for that level of impact. Of course the shoe gets blamed for the injury. I commonly hear, "Oh I tried those stupid shoes once. I got injured in them, and so did my buddies. They're a fad. You know that company got sued, right?" I'm almost 61, and still in the FF's, running year round. My knees will never be great, but I can get out on the trails and run 3 to 3-1/2hr training runs with a ton of vert, and I run Rim2Rim at the Grand Canyon twice a year as an XC run (no poles, no walking), and as a marathon distance. I also run Rim2River (aka: the cowboy loop) at the end of May each year, and will be there again in a week. When the trails become to packed with exposed stone, I run in a minimalist shoe with a little more protection. A couple favorites are the old New Balance Minimus 10V1 and 10V2, and their MT1010, which are easily found on mercari/poshmark/ebay. I'm also a huge fan of Merrell Trail Gloves, and Vapor Gloves. When I race a trail Half, I wear one of these, because the FF's are not a fast shoe, and they are not for real racing, and putting down real power and speed... hence my initial comment: Shoes are not a religion, they're a tool™. About 5yrs ago I started wearing Vivo BareFoot Primus Trail FG's at work, as a mechanic, 9hrs a day, on a concrete floor, covered in oily grit. My normal "oxford type mechanic shoes" were causing a ton of knee pain. As soon as I switched to the Vivo's, my knee pain went away. I wear them as my daily shoes as well. I have vids on the channel of my daughter and I running in the Grand Canyon and other places, in our FF's. She joined me in them at age 12, trained in them and even raced in them for a while in HS XC and Track, and was the only team member on any of the running teams, who remained uninjured. All the while, her coaches were preaching to the kids that if they didn't run in thick soled, raised heel, motion controlling, shoes, they'd be injured. Guess who had 100% of the injuries. Thanks for continuing to put the message out!!

@sidny0426

26 күн бұрын

What are FF'S?

@austinado16

26 күн бұрын

@@sidny0426 Vibram FiveFingers

@lsh-zi2lc

24 күн бұрын

@@sidny0426 FiveFingers

@greenmtnprepper9241

20 күн бұрын

Vibram, “Five Fingers” (thus, FF)

@nowster

8 күн бұрын

Ten years in Vibram FiveFingers here. I'm 55 now and have ceased to care what people think about my footwear. Best thing I ever did was to change away from conventional shoes.

I got myself a pair of Altra Escalantes and can never return to wearing normal shoes as I no longer have running injuries. I am barefoot at home all the time and now only wear vivos/xero shoes. It is a slow process and when I run in vivos my calves are on fire afterwards, showing muscle imbalances. I’ll also go out for runs barefoot in the grass, it greatly improves my running technique. Wearing barefoot shoes is a free workout for your feet, with all the added health benefits!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Definitely agree! And top tip, skipping is great for the calf x achilles conditioning needed for barefoot running 🫡

@levigriffin5553

Ай бұрын

Love my Escalantes

Been barefoot for about 6 months now, I'm a caddie so plenty walking. Can't even look at my old trainers now. Just subscribed as this guy is on point.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

I eased into barefoot shoes over a period of 3 years. My first pair were zero sandals. Now I have several ballet type dress shoes, sports shoes & hiking boots, all barefoot. No regrets with taking it slowly to get my muscles & joints used to working differently.

I've been in Vibram "are those things comfortable?" FiveFingers since 2012. Can't wear "normal" shoes without discomfort nowadays. I've also done a bit of truly barefoot running in the last few years (max 5km) and the hardest bit is dodging loose bits of gravel. Smooth concrete is easy but high friction asphalt surfaces want to shred your soles.

Im mostly barefoot at home. I have barefoot shoes but dont wear them every day. I tried going for walks with them. It hurts too much the next day. Its a slow process for me

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race! Try and keep the walks short to start and gradually build them up over the course of weeks & months and whatever you do, don't quit 😉

Been in barefoot shoes almost 9 years now. Never looking back.

I haven't worn barefoot shoes yet, but I've been seriously considering it. Your video was really helpful, thank you!

I started wearing vivos at work, where i sit at a desk. The only walking i do is up and down the stairs and walking on my breaks. This helped me ease into it, and i did have tightness in my achilles in the mornings when i woke. Sometimes i would get achilles pain while walking on concrete. It went away after a while and i waited too long to do the calf stretches. Those helped instantly and after a year or so, i rarely have and tightness or pain in the AM

Just got my 1st pair not long ago after a couple decades of combat boots destroying my feet. I used them in the gym & got another pair as daily wear and absolutely love them so far. I'm barefoot at home all the time because it feels so good, so it just made sense & I'm never turning back now. Great video, subscribed 👍

Yet again, this is an excellent video from you. After 12 months I now own 4 pairs. Love my Motus for the gym & Primus knit Trails for every day use. I’m wearing my Magna Forest FG”s tomorrow for the first time. After a lifetime of running I’m the proud owner of two replacement knees so thought Vivo’s would not be suitable for me. How wrong I was. My foot strength, balance & mobility are now much improved. It’s not an exaggeration to say they’ve completed changed me. Many thanks for your excellent videos & best wishes 👍

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Thank you - I appreciate the kind words and it’s amazing to hear how well they’ve worked for you! Good luck with the Magna Forest FG’s, let me know how you find them ✌🏽

I'm one year into wearing barefoot shoes. I work 10-hour shifts walking around on concrete. My feet feel much stronger however I do not include running on a hard surface as part of my exercise program. If I run I do it on treadmill but I mostly use stair machine and cycling

I did get achilles issues and generally the ball of my feet and my heels were hurting after a short walk on concrete when I first started. I took almost a month break while my achilles recovered and slowly integrated them back in and over time without really thinking about it I've just ended up wearing the barefoot ones wherever I'm going, and I go out quite often for long walks in the city for long distances on both concrete and grass and my feet certainly were not able to do that a year ago when I started wearing them, so definitely respect the adjustment period and what your body and feet are telling you. Now I definitely feel my feet are stronger and more resilient otherwise I wouldn't be able to walk as much as I do now, so I would definitely recommend trying it out.

I got into barefoot shoes around 2 years ago after being run over, I suffered from chronic knee and ankle pain and went down the 'more support is better' route at first - if anything my condition got worse. I had read/watched a lot of stuff on barefoot and decided to give it a go, bought some Vivo's and wore them around the house at first, then short walks down the canal/local paths for a month or so. I now wear barefoot all the time - but I do tend to wear Altra's for longer walks up in the Lakes where a bit of cushioning helps out on long treks (i'm comfy in my Magna Forest Tracker SG up to about 20k's per day but over that and the Altra's come out) one thing that is annoying is the price of them!! At least here in the UK you can use the Revivo service and get shoes resoled at a reasonable cost

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Sounds like you went about the transition the right way! If you know the lakes well you might've spotted me heading up red pike in my Hydra review video 😆

I am 64 I go actually barefooted most of the time. No back problems, no foot problems. Love it.

@rizkoross1669

4 күн бұрын

63. Same here. I've been mostly barefoot for over twenty years, since I was at a Michael Franti concert and someone asked him, while he was on stage, why he goes barefoot. His response made so much sense I took off my shoes then and there and have since only worn them when I absolutely have to.

As a nurse walking on a hard floor for 12 hours, I focused on comfort and cushion. Now I want to focus on making sure I keep/get my feet strong and functional. But no way I'm wearing minimalist shoes on a hard floor for 12 hours. BUT... I'm thinking approach it like working out, where I schedule periods of the week where I just wear those type of shoes and allow my feet and legs to adjust.

@audibleadventures9004

Ай бұрын

Well yeah, that's the problem with this we arnt designed to be walking on hard surfaces. Not to mention used needles and other horrible things people throw everywhere.

Lifetime of wearing normal sneakers is like lifetime of sitting on the couch. When you buy a gym membership for the first time and you don't even know how to lift, you cant expect to dead-lift 300 kilos on day one. First you have to lift light and learn what are you doing and then add weight. Same with shoes... short walks on soft surface (like lawn in the park) first and linear progression until it become natural.

yup 6 months of pain until i felt comfortable to start working out in it. I tried working out before that and it was very painful

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Short term pain, long term gain. Hopefully those 6 months were worthwhile!

I was lucky enough to find the education before stepping into barefoot shoes. I always thought my feet were flat, but I just have low arches and a bad habit of overpronating. After getting into the shoes, changing my gait, and taking things slow, I'm pretty much fine now, almost 9 months later. I did run into posterior tibial tendon issues, and I do get shin pain when I run, shin splints I imagine, I'm still doing fine. Sore feet is way better than sore joints in my ankles and knees, and a bunch of other things have changed for the better as well. My balance is still very poor too, but I have a lot of work to do just because of where I started. The education is the most important part.

Been wearing them for 6 months, it was an adjustment and I can’t go hiking in them but everything else I feel really comfortable and I have less foot pain than I had before. I wear them 80 percent of the time, but they’re not good for every type of terrine under the feet.

Started with barefoot shoes a bit over a year ago. I feel so much better in my back, and my knees have become straighter.

It's great to see a balanced view on this subject. Keith Baar's research on collagen synthesis suggests that 10-minute workouts may be best for strengthening tendons and ligaments.

Me almost 13 years experimenting with barefoot shoes. Now I can’t even wear normal shoes. I feel such a discomfort that is almost impossible to don’t think about it. Real game changer!

@Lee-ic2yn

Ай бұрын

Interesting that I can go from walking barefoot to putting shoes on and feel nothing Just buy shoes that fit lol

I started wearing Xeros as gym shoes for weightlifting and walking on track and treadmill. I don't sprint or distance run, except during warm ups for martial arts (which is barefoot on a mat). Just bought another pair of Xeros for outdoor wear. I have wide feet. I always ran around barefoot as a kid and I've had a pair of Birkenstocks since I was like 12 (hippie parents), so the transition to barefoot shoes has felt very natural. Getting back to a wide toe box and not having an ultra squishy sole just feels so damn good. I'm not 100% sold on every aspect of barefoot shoes, but I wouldn't go back to a conventional shoe.

Thank you for this great information! I’ve been wanting to get into barefoot shoes for months now, but money has been tight. Hopefully soon, I’ll be able to get myself a pair! I walk barefoot quite a bit, but it does suck whenever you step on something unexpected. I’m happy I found your channel; I just liked and subscribed!

@LiefRunsFar

16 күн бұрын

They last at least twice as long since you step lighter.

I grew up walking barefoot and i always go barefoot whenever i can. I started wearing minimalist shoes for about 2 years, its a lot more comfortable than traditional shoes and i haven't rolled my ankle since, i used to roll my ankle a lot when i was a kid and occasionally when i got older.

Aussie here. We just dont wear shoes in general.

@crazy808ish

4 күн бұрын

Understandable, that's where I've heard Australians store their spiders

@FustFPV

4 күн бұрын

@@crazy808ish Only some of the times. Other times we store a snake in them. Depends if we wand to keep the insects or marsupials away from the shoes

I love that some people try to hardcore and get a shoe that is meant for people that have been wearing barefoot for a while. They don't like it and I can pick them up for a better deal 😂

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

18 күн бұрын

Discount shoes for the win 🤣

@nowster

8 күн бұрын

Most of my shoes are eBay specials. 😆

I've been barefoot for a year now, and it's changed my life. I suffered from bad knee pain, which has subsided now

I just bought my first pair of barefoot shoes. Growing up I did dance so I was used to ballet slippers, so I think I have an advantage. Still, I went for a walk yesterday in my new shoes and felt like it was putting more force on my heels/knees/low back, so I started putting my weight more to my toes naturally.

@LiefRunsFar

16 күн бұрын

No, it's using your muscles differently. They have to strengthen, stretch, and learn this new way of walking.

I absolutely loved wearing my barefoot shoes from 2019 until 2023 eventually got Achilles issues on my right side when I started training pretty fast VO2Max. I use to sprint in my barefoot vivos but I guess the higher intensity was not kosher for me. Now I looking at getting BPC 157 somewhere in NYC - let me know if you have any hints for me!

As someone who grew up walking/running barefoot everywhere this is a crazy watch 😂

Been over a year now and will never go back. It feels so good walking and every time I wear non barefoot shoes it feels really uncomfortable and doesn't feel natural. Definitely a game changer.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Massively agree 🙌🏼

Yes, it's good to go into this progressively. The Prios are delivered with one removable sole, I kept it for 2-3 months and then tried without and that is the moment I fell in love with the concept and rediscovered my feet. I think this also upgrades the brain, because this opens new sensor input from those two additional hands we have at the bottom. Now I am sad when I have to put on normal shoes for rare events ... so I enjoy going back to those wide toe boxes.

Broke my big toe, and I strongly believe because I've switched over to vivo barefoot shoes it has helped me heal the big toe somehow. My flexibility is back and arch and everything just feels better.

Started wearing barefoot shoes last year.. I wear lows from an Australian brand called Paperkrane. The most comfortable shoes I think I have ever worn, like walking on a cloud ☁️ 😍

I just go barefoot! All day every day, except from November to March when it’s too cold. I hiked into the Grand Canyon barefoot this spring.

I started with Altra zero drop running shoes to help with my planters fasciitis, wore them for about 3 years and just got into Vivobarefoot shoes 6 months ago because I was developing bunions. - I didn't have issues transitioning because I lift weights barefoot, at least I think that is why. Already on my 3rd pair. I have the Primus lites for the office and walking around town. The Leather Magnas for winter wear and cold weather hiking and the knit trails for hiking. No more Planter's Fac and no more bunions. I would recommend getting zero drop shoes before switching to complete barefoot shoes.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

I agree, a little cushioning goes a long way at the start! Did you have the Lone Peak's?

@krazatos

Ай бұрын

@TheBarefootStrengthProject lone peaks and then the Olympus

Using barefoot shoes as every day slip-on shoes for making trips to the store has helped my foot strength, leg strength and my gate tremendously. Wearing them while working out has helped a lot too. The arch of my foot took a while to strengthen little by little.

I had to quit wearing barefoot shoes because I kept getting injuries. But I'm fat, middle-aged, have auto-immune disease, and always sick, so I'm sure those are the issues rather than the barefoot shoe. I miss them SO MUCH. I just can't keep getting injuries. I had paralization some years back and am still kind of numb-ish, which prevents me from knowing I'm injuried (sometimes) until a bit later when suddenly I'm in pain and swollen.

Make sure to strengthen ankles, knees, and hips to help support foot muscle support too. It made a lot of difference for me to get the support structures in better shape and reduced/eliminated most of my plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.

I love driving with barefoot shoes on, I forgot to put them on this morning and my house shoes are crocs, the lack of feel in my feet was really spooky and felt like I had no control, with them on I can feel the pedal directly and react easier.

Been wearing them for four years now. Used to roll ankles, have plantar fasciitis, and poor hip rotation have fixed all but the last, but I’m working on it barefoot all the way even dress shoes.

I'm 47 and started 3 years ago when barefoot shoes became available here in Brasil where I live. Had a lombar injury at the time. Transition was somewhat slow for walking but helped immensely with my recovery. The first benefit I recall is walking long distance (10+km) without shins' pain or leg fatigue. I traded muscle pain for blisters 😅. An 3 years later and pain free from my back I returned to running. Calves on fire the first few months and now I feel like I have iron legs, very resistant. Did my first 5k trail run last weekend and only got sore from the knees up.

It took me a year to transition to barefoot shoes. First, I switched from Nikes to Altras for six months to get used to zero drop. Then, I transitioned from Altras to Vivobarefoot. The sensation was immense. It took me six more months before it was completely comfortable. I have been wearing barefoot shoes for 18 months now, and I am not looking back. Why did I go through the hassle? I firmly believe that we are meant to walk barefoot and that regular footwear weakens our feet and numbs our senses. I use barefoot shoes for work, walking/hiking, gym and running.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

That’s a smart way to do it and sounds like it was definitely worth the time and effort. No going back now!

@jorgends

Ай бұрын

True, good things takes time 😊

@kswiftful

28 күн бұрын

Vivos + trail = bliss

Interesting... Might give it a try. Maaaaybe will overtime help with occasional ankle pain(mainly resoult of misaligned steps in one foot)

Very interesting video. I walk around actually barefoot as much as possible when the weather allows. I’m in the Pacific Northwest of the USA so it’s May to October. Maybe I should look at some of these shoes so I can remain “barefoot” in the winter months 🤔 Thank you. I just subscribed and am very intrigued.

I’m super curious to try barefoot shoes but man it’s so hard to find any brands that offer barefoot shoes at all jn Malaysia, cheers for your great content!

I am now a half year into barefoot shoes,i am hooked. i did the same walked extra over different terrain 🫣 stepped in hidden 💩 last week i got outside to get my bin back without shoes, i got looks from al sides, i. my surrounding i did nit see once a person in barefootshoes

Thanks for the video. Just ordered my first pair of barefoot shoes for running. Will take your advice and start slow :) Thank you very much!

@FlatToRentUK

16 күн бұрын

Have a look at some videos for running form. No idea how you run at the moment but it is different trying to land on a bent leg underneath us instead of bashing our heels down with a fairly straight leg. It's tough on the calves which is where I had a few strains but I took this as a good sign that I was doing it right.

@LiefRunsFar

16 күн бұрын

​@@FlatToRentUKyour body naturally adjust. Don't over think it.

@FlatToRentUK

16 күн бұрын

@@LiefRunsFar Not in my experience and that's not the experience of others I've listened to. If you spend 30+ years doing something one way it's not easy to change. It's been 2 years for me and I still have to mentally focus on several things. Looking forward to the day it all happens naturally!

@LiefRunsFar

16 күн бұрын

@@FlatToRentUK in barefoot or minimalist shoes type feet get the input they need to act appropriate without stomping, like you would in cushioned shoes. Also, without cushioning your muscles and tendons so the work that the cushioning did poorly before. Hence almost zero injury rate without the modern shoes.

I gave it over 6 months and just didn’t enjoy running as much in barefoot (and admittedly, some zero drop only) shoes. I wasn’t having any issues with “traditional” shoes so just swapped back. I would consider running in zero drop trail shoes in the future, I enjoyed altra lone peak

I have been wearing barefoot style shoes since at least 2016 if not before that. I have hEDS and I just cannot wear "normal" shoes with arch support or those raised heels. They mess up my feet SO bad as my feet are very hypermobile and then the "normal" shoe gets horribly crooked! But a barefoot shoe solves this!

@nowster

8 күн бұрын

I also have hypermobility and suffered thirty years of corrective orthotics for flat feet. Six months in barefoot shoes were better for fixing my arches than anything the podiatrist made for me.

I have strong feet, and can walk for days. But occasionally when I start walking on the pavement, I find it takes a little time to adjust in my Vivo barefoots. Good news is my toes are starting to spread, which is how they should be.

I have switched to barefoot shoes just like that and I've been experiencing achiles tendonitis for more than 6 months. I'm starting physiotherapy now. I want to go back to wearing them, but for now I cannot.

I first tried a more flat hiking shoe with a Merrill brand …..I will try these!

I had plantar fascitis last year, and through an intense transition that I don't recommend I am running again pain free. Take your time, start with 30 minutes, and if your not sore do more. If you are sore take a break immediately, and put on a comfy shoe. Even when I got to the point where I could wear them all day. The next day I wouldn't wear them at all. Treat your foot muscles like regular muscles. Don't workout sore muscles.

I am half a year into wearing minimalistic shoes. Had some issues at the beginning, all gone now. At the moment I don't enjoy wearing anything other that minimalistic shoes.

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes for close to ten years. I’ve now got Achilles tendinitis because I got a bit giddy in Spain and ran way too far. It was a warm night and I just got carried away. Please listen to these resources for advice. On a positive note, I crashed my motorcycle years ago and the surgery wasn’t so good. My body started to compensate and my Soleus (apparently part of the calf muscle )used to regularly explode . It’s never happened since I went barefoot. Edit: like and subbed!! Good advice.

For the last 2 years I have been working on walking barefoot again. I mostly prefer to wear flipflops, which sounds weird, I guess, but specifically made by Croc! And they are pretty awesome, and I feel like they have helped me keep my feet in pretty good strength over the years, making this transition pretty easy! I am super interested in getting my first pair of bare foot shoes. I used to have a pair of Vibram's 5 toe shoes, but they disintegrated on me finally about 2 years ago xD

I've been wearing Vivobarefoot shoes for about 8 months now, I have four pair. Been fantastic, solved me knee ache. But recently my heels have been causing me pain. Certainly not going to go back to the usual 'fashion' shoe as I don't like the narrow toe box, but the pain isn't half annoying

I didn't really struggle, I'm also only a few weeks in myself. For a month before hand I never wore anything on my feet. And because I also started to change my gait when I got my barefoot shoes I don't get pain just after awhile my calf is tired. I use to have knee, hip, back and neck pain from walking in traditional shoes and trainers that's all gone now.

I've been wearing them for about 2 years. I haven't had any problems. I slowly transitioned into them. I would only wear them a few hours a day. I've gotten to where I can wear them all the time, and I can even run in them now. Great book about this is called Born to Run.

Love my vivos, feet definitely are a lot stronger since using them

I use barefoot shoes for lifting. I also wear them to work every now and then. But i always run in regular running shoes.

The main problem that I had transitioning to barefoot shoes was when cycling. I have flat pedals and initially found them to be very uncomfortable, so used other shoes for that activity. After a couple of months, I forgot to change, and there was no problem. I assume that my feet had just become used to feeling more.

Just ordered my very first pair to try. Gonna start with little walks and see how it goes. Only hope that the thin sole doesnt wears out to fast. My regular shoes last me 3 to max 6 months at best but are 1/3 of the price, i wont be to happy if the same happens to my vivobarefoot. Not planning to replace them every 3m. So i hope for the best

@LiefRunsFar

16 күн бұрын

You walk lighter. So, they last 2.5 to 3 times longer.

Barefoots: Feels great on the feet. Crippled my hips, back and knees. I had to compromise with foot shaped shoes. I figured I just need more support.

My best friend eventuality convinced me to try barefoot shoes, i wear the toe spreading one's, I'm 5'10" and weigh around 205lbs i suffer from planter,and they help extremely well with it i wear them wherever I'm not wearing my work boots, mostly around the house and to the gym, i keep some all terrain running shoes around but my Deadlift and Squat have improved.

Been using these for 2 years now, but when I go for a jog I tend to stick with normal running shoes for some reason I feel like my legs are giving up after like 7 kilometers... where as in running shoes I can easily take on 12 - 15 km run. It's an interesting thing considering some time ago I took barefoot shoes for a hike which according to my watch was slightly over 25 km, I didn't experience any pain

I've been walking barefoot/wearing barefoot shoes for about 2 years now. However, I still love my modern running shoes and the fun experience they provide. So when I go run, I'll lace up my modern running shoes. For everything else, I'm in barefoot shoes or barefoot.

Walking up my driveway in barefoot shoes is like the Spanish Inquisition have devised a new torture the gravel is exceedingly sharp! 😂🤣😂🤣

I started wearing barefoot shoes a few months ago. I had not been wearing shoes at home for several years so it was easy to make the adjustment. They are very light and comfortable. They make a great slipper as well. I bought several pairs at once because they were on sale. One of the pairs is black with shiny stripes through the sides and back. I will be wearing them as dress shoes. As dressy as I get at 76 years old.

I chose to start barefoot shoes because I consciously wanted to change my gait and I needed to be able to feel it in order to change it. I never felt too much pain because I immediately started walking slower and more deliberately. I put into practice the forefoot strike and lightened up on my heel. I wasn't running or on rough terrain because I was already compensating and in pain from my previous footwear and compensations so the barefoot shoes became a way to relieve my pain. I'm still wearing them and they are fine. If I'm going into a difficult work situation or rough terrain I switch back to some wider toebox but cushioned shoes with ankle protection. I had several class 2 sprains and a hip impingement before I finally decided something had to change. I intend to keep with zero drop, wide toe box shoes and decide on the amount of cushion I need depending on what I will be doing.

My feet now hurt more if I wear shoes with Cushing. Even my wide toe running shoes. Altra is the brand. I like them but Still get aches

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat, barefoot or nothing ❌

I made a slow transition in a last few years. I started to wear Vibram 5f for workout and walking in the park in the grass. Then I wear it to hike or just walk in the city, but i alway changed to normal shoes when I felt like. Nowadays I don't use normal shoes (mostly use vivos), but I run on conrete in Altras (less soft type), and summertime I use birkenstock, becouse concrete could be very hot in barefoot shoes. I can walk without any problem on uneven and modaret firm gound to 20 km, but on longer distances or firmer terrian my feet and sole starts to hurt.

I'm very prone to plantar fasciitis. What helped me most with that was adding arch supports to my shoes. When I wear my shoes that I can't put arch support in for several days, I use arch support socks. Otherwise the plantar fasciitis threatens to come back. I really want foot-shaped shoes, but I'm not sure if my feet would like barefoot shoes.

Wearing barefoot shoes gave me a uncontrollable desire to post on social media about barefoot shoes.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

14 күн бұрын

One of the most devastating side effects… I hope you recover soon ❤️

I've switched to barefoot about a month ago. Absolutely love it and had no problems transitioning at all. 100% vivo!!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

8 күн бұрын

That's awesome - good to hear!

Hey bud! I just found your channel and subscribed after watching a handful of your videos about going barefoot. I also live on Bali and have been transitioning to barefoot walking and running over the last few months. I made a pair of huarache sandals and have been doing every other run or so in them, and 90% of my daily life going out and about I wear them, and I just ordered a pair of water-shoe style minimalist shoes which seem okay so far. But I was wondering where you get your barefoot shoes from here? Is there a local shop that sells them? Bringing them back with you when you take trips overseas? Ordering directly from companies like Vivo or through Amazon is crazy expensive with the shipping and import fees, and Tokopedia has a pathetic selection. Any insights you have on sourcing barefoot/minimalist shoes here would be super appreciated!

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Saw your email so replied there 🙌🏼

I got Motus Strengths and realised that everything is concrete, i put Skate boarding insoles (FP Custom Orthotic insoles) in there and you get the barefoot experience without any problems from striking concrete, recommend. First 3 days of breaking in the insoles is horrible but after that a dream.

Four years ago I switched to barefoot shoes for running becauce of knee pain. I am 66 and run approx 40 km per week mainly on concrete. I adapt very carefully. and alternative I wear zero drop cushioned altra shoes especially if I am a little tired. I swear of barefoot shoes. No pain more. But I am carefully and switch between barefoot shoes, plain water shoes and zero drop Altra shoes.

@TheBarefootStrengthProject

Ай бұрын

Sounds like the right strategy to stay injury free - do you find you change your stride when you bounce between them out of curiosity?

@karlkrassnitzer6819

Ай бұрын

@@TheBarefootStrengthProject not really. similar appox 180 steps/minute , forefoot-midfoot

I cant even believe shoes have reached the insane shape they currently are. I have to buy all my foot shape shoes online because i cant find them anywhere near me.

I tired walking in a field for an hour on day one. I walk barefoot in my house all the time so I thought I would be fine. Afterward the back of my knee hurt and I couldn't bend it properly for weeks. It's improved but still hurts. Also the spot right behind the ankle bone on the inside of the foot hurts (only on the foot with a bad arch, I have one good and one bad arch). I tired to lessen the time walking on my next attempt which was after waiting on both injuries for a month but still can't even walk a block in the barefoot shoes. It feels so awkward and painful from the moment I put the shoes on. I'm been trying the exercises for arc and calf everyday now but still can't make any progress. I'm kinda lost at what to do next.

It hurt quite a lot quitting regular shoes cold turkey for the first few weeks, even if I just walked to the bus and stuff. One year later and my feet and ankles are so much stronger. I have done plenty of missteps and just kept walking with little issues. That would've been very different before using barefoot shoes. I'm unsure if I have the right walking strike pattern, but it feels normal when walking more slowly. Btw, I have a hallux valgus and p flat feet