this man doesn't have a foot fetish, he has a foot passion

@throwaway8632

2 жыл бұрын

No replies?

@Alicapy

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@uguyslikepingu

2 жыл бұрын

no cap

@tilintilin9824

2 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah😹

@ericolens3

2 жыл бұрын

Feetish, not fetish.

I will be doomed by the algorithm after watching this video

@AironNoriaLong

2 жыл бұрын

Lol good one!

@dirtjumper512

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@dasun13

2 жыл бұрын

Just dis like it 👎

@m.coleman

2 жыл бұрын

I almost didn't watch it for that exact reason! Lol

@karihotakainen5210

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yes! Algo: Oh you like toes now do you?

It's so annoying that some of the most basic things in human body (spine, feet posture, basic dietary health) are completely ignored and denied in modern society

@lobsterbark

2 жыл бұрын

The way that desks and computer mouses are designed destroys your body so quickly. Idk why we just accept it. For some reason the computer mouses that are designed to not destroy your wrist are insanely overpriced shells over a $5 mouse and suck majorly as a result.

@sandersson1

2 жыл бұрын

Spine, how?

@sandersson1

2 жыл бұрын

@@lobsterbark What kind of desks are good? Angled ones or something? Please let me know!

@lobsterbark

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandersson1 Most desks force you to put your arms up too high. This is probably because the arm rests in many chairs get in the way. Your arms should be as low as possible, basically at the same level as being in your lap.

@FMAiscool

2 жыл бұрын

@@lobsterbark we accept it because we have to work and our bosses don't care lol. I literally developed carpal tunnel when at a desk job and had to use my sick days to recover. But my boss wanted me to keep doing what I was doing and work faster afterwards.

This actually makes a lot of sense. My whole life I’ve mostly worn flip flops so my feet never got ‘narrow’. Every time I’ve tried to buy tennis shoes I thought my feet were just really wide! Turns out I’m the normal one haha

@girlpaintsworld

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I get laughed at for always wearing sandals but I don’t care anymore because it could be worse haha

@rrteppo

2 жыл бұрын

When you get shoes they can come in "wide" and that's a lot closer to how your feet go naturally.

@joyalpatel6000

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, haha, whenever I go wear sport shoes I’m like, this is the only time feet, this pain will end soon.

@ingridnielsen5940

2 жыл бұрын

Dansk

@goodvibes4527

2 жыл бұрын

I wish. My feet are so narrow and my toes are so close together I get a lot of foot pain

I've always wanted to understand why the heck shoes are not shaped like feet. Been wondering about it since I was a little kid.

@shidfard

2 жыл бұрын

Because it isn't cost effective

@gking407

2 жыл бұрын

@@shidfard what on earth does that mean?

@shidfard

2 жыл бұрын

@@gking407 It is cheaper to make a shoe that isn't shaped like a foot with toes.

@gking407

2 жыл бұрын

@@shidfard that isn’t what this video or original comment suggest. Wider toe boxes are the suggestion and have been sold for years

@Shvetsario

2 жыл бұрын

They also look more aesthetically pleasing than the ugly non feet looking shoes

Use toe spacers Knees over toes Primal movements Agility training I will throw myself into the crucible with the knowledge passed onto me by the great elders and return to monke

@sirpingsalot3558

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed you shall

@GabeFenesse

2 жыл бұрын

Best comment hahaha

@judasjunior6503

2 жыл бұрын

Tell Lord Shaxx I said Hi!

@shaashcya405

2 жыл бұрын

@@judasjunior6503 a man of culture

@judasjunior6503

2 жыл бұрын

@@shaashcya405 indeed

This is another reason why we have to return to monke quickly, we need to be able to use the feet and the toes again.

@Eve.n.t_horizon

2 жыл бұрын

and out backs would be so grateful too!

@isaiah4tone

2 жыл бұрын

lol why is this so funny

@treehugger9070

2 жыл бұрын

Im already on it, monkey mode activated. I can use my feet like hands, opening door knobs , folding socks, kinda weird to admit, but I’m a little bit proud of it

@357-swagnumultramagax9

2 жыл бұрын

Leave the city and live in the woods .

You've helped me understand myself better. Everytime I took my feet out of my shoes, I had this need of letting my toes space themselves, and it felt good. I thought it was just because it would let fresh air pass through them. And when I'm on the computer, I like to space my toes and put my feet still on the floor with toes spaced. Some people used to make fun of me about it, but it felt good, so I ignored them. Now I understand the reason behind this need. Thanks very much!

One of the many reasons why I wear shoes with 'toe wiggle space' in them. Grandma doesn't like it because it supposedly makes me look like I have really big feet, then I look at her crooked toes and go "Nah, I'm good."

@MrSham3less

2 жыл бұрын

lmao

@danielescamillajr3598

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@mylifeismylife5056

2 жыл бұрын

Don't punch her

@slivspinz1665

2 жыл бұрын

ur toes still gonna crook after 8 hours work a day over 50+ years and those foots of ur grandma are most likely working feet

@user-eh2jk6mf9s

2 жыл бұрын

@@slivspinz1665 Nah. I have seen her shoes from her youth. Heels, leather, bright red, call d also the peppers since the front is tight and pointy.

Shaq could’ve used this 30yrs ago. His toes are -knarly- gnarly!

@ak12db

2 жыл бұрын

bc of athletes foot probably

@scream9973

2 жыл бұрын

@@ak12db what does he mean his toes are knarly

@scream9973

2 жыл бұрын

Cuz i got my big toes bent towards my foot if thats what be talking about

@andyward8430

2 жыл бұрын

There is no amount of preventive measures that could save shaq’s toes. The guy is 7’2” and played most of his career around 350 lbs. The fact that he could even run at that size is a testament to the genetic superiority of some people. Shaq is like a direct descendant of the nephelim.

@ak12db

2 жыл бұрын

@@scream9973 he means his toes look kind of weird or "nasty" for lack of better term.

I've never liked wearing shoes. Ever since I was a child I used flip flops at home or go barefoot. My mom always says that I should wear my sneakers at home but I just hate the feeling so much? This gives a whole new perspective on the issue and a lot more reasons to not wear those constrictive shoes that often.

@vindifference

2 жыл бұрын

Seems like an odd recommendation from your mom. Normally you specifically take your shoes off when you're at home. Or at the very least, whatever shoes you use outside, you aren't supposed to use inside, cause you'd be spreading the outdoor germs on your indoor floor.

@LucyMusic1999

2 жыл бұрын

@@vindifference that's US common thing I think but yeah it seems really disgusting to wear sneakers inside your house.

@derbigpr500

2 жыл бұрын

I never understood why people wear shoes at home.

@Kebbab.213

2 жыл бұрын

@@derbigpr500 You know in my household i've never been told to remove it but I realize how disgusting it is. When I'll have my own house I won't do it

@vhilofaye1618

2 жыл бұрын

My mom would whoop me if I dared wearing shoes at home lol

I’m a dancer and my teacher always instructed us to do this everyday but especially after pointe classes. Honestly such a relief of tension on my feet after a dance class😁

It's like Google hears me complaining about my feet hurting at work and then recommends this to me when I get home.

@LSofJC

2 жыл бұрын

Because they do lol

@CHEVYbarracuda1

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao they eavedrop on everything

@HoloScope

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@veterayt6800

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the corpos being concerned of my health, but scared that they hear what I say

@sha2143

2 жыл бұрын

@@veterayt6800 They don't care about your health, they just want you to consoom

It’s almost as if feet are feet-shaped for a reason

@AA-vr8ve

2 жыл бұрын

Woah really?

@MrCmon113

2 жыл бұрын

Feet come in different shapes and they all work ok. I think the calfs and knees are way more important.

@MellowJelly

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 the foot health will affect the entire body starting from the ankle, knee, hip, lower back, and so on

@Lethal_Spoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 Every part of the body serves a purpose. Foot health is as important as leg calf and knee health.

@thecaynuck4694

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 "I think the calfs and knees are way more important." Without feet, we literally would lose our mobility.

This makes sense, a lot of traditional Indian shoes had a wider space available and sort of tapered towards the heel, plus you usually had your shoes custom made or fitted and they’d last for years and years. I’m talking about traditional mojris etc. but I guess our tastes changed later on and now we have mojris and shoes that are really narrow towards the front and it feels like you’re squished in. It makes sense as to why I hated wearing shoes, always been a sandals and slippers kinda gal. Also this proves that crocs always have been the superior shoe design haha

Walking barefoot Pros: No bunions Freedom Calluses Cons: Ringworms

@FPSadict1612038

2 жыл бұрын

Facts. I picked up a fungus last month.

@Kingdeathtrooper

2 жыл бұрын

@@prometeus7559 There aren't any worms involved it's fungal.

@lilycha9398

2 жыл бұрын

I never had problems with being barefoot. The key is to clean the house everyday and avoid carpets.

@vanderlinde2376

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kingdeathtrooper I was thinking of hookworms. You're right tho

@saorihirai4492

2 жыл бұрын

@@lilycha9398 I’ve always been barefoot lol I play outside barefoot and am barefoot at home. My parents HATE that but I do it cuz it feels good and my feet feel stronger. I only wear shoes when I have to go out, school, or work which is just more than half my day lol

Reject shoes, wear flipflops. Free and loose. A quick draw projectile when needed. Also can give you speed boost if you wear them in your arms instead.

@zenithchan1646

2 жыл бұрын

Pff reject humanity, return to monke

@Primus420

2 жыл бұрын

Hoohoo

@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenithchan1646 lol

@CountDusk

2 жыл бұрын

Pfft Crocs are the way to go! Has all those benefits and more and can alternate between leisure and sports mode based on the positioning of the built in heel strap for all out utility.

@alanwolf313

2 жыл бұрын

A man of culture

I’m 15 and just glad I’m doing things like this early

@theafrican5730

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed my boi,I just copped some

@robbo03

2 жыл бұрын

Just turned 18. Glad I got this pop up in my recommended.

@JurassicJolts

2 жыл бұрын

Safety glasses and hearing protection too

@HoloScope

2 жыл бұрын

@@JurassicJolts lmao

@ludensconsummare177

2 жыл бұрын

try mewing also, search it up

this is a certified hood classic

Meanwhile, rock climbers be like "You guys have space for air molecules in your shoes?"

@Co-km6cl

2 жыл бұрын

sad boulderer noises.

@kurachan101

2 жыл бұрын

I never understood that. I get that the tip of the shoe has to be rigid to be able to get a good hold, but why does it have to be so narrow? Wouldn't you be able to use the strength in your foot better if you could spread it? Or is it so you can squish you foot into small openings in the rock?

@PatTheRiot

2 жыл бұрын

@@kurachan101 its to have a strong holding point with a compact weight to it. Ever tried climbing a wire fence with large toe shoes or boots?

@Christophhanderson

2 жыл бұрын

@@PatTheRiot exactly why I love converse when jumping fences the toe box just fits snug into the squares of the gate

I love my toe spacers. I wear them at night and fall asleep in them. I remember the first time I was able to wear them for 30 minutes, I felt my calves unravel all the way up to my knees. It was 42 years of tension gone. Unreal. I’ve been wearing Merrell Vibrams since 2009. The first 2 weeks, your calves will be on fire. I do a lot of walking, and wow. But they helped align my entire body, and my feet/calves got a lot more muscular and I have better balance. I wish I’d had those shoes growing up. I’d have probably been an All American athlete in college. They make that much difference.

@drdanielbirch

3 жыл бұрын

Back when I made the transition to zero drop barefoot my calves hurt for over a month with my running. Great now though.

@nialsawa5257

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch awesome video. I looked and did barefoot style shoes but couldnt use them for squash. This could be s solution. Can you use these eventually during sports sctivities? Many thanks

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

@@nialsawa5257 Thanks for the comment. You can use them in your shoes but personally I don’t tend to recommend it. Narrow squash shoes can be an issue but wear the toe spacers afterwards for a period of time (what works for you). That should help. I have a similar issue with my hockey skates that are tight. After a game I typically put them on for a bit at home.

@theresabaker7092

2 жыл бұрын

Would love to know what style of Merrill’s Vibram u chose

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

@@theresabaker7092 Personally I am currently not running or walking in Merrells. But I do believe they make great shoes, I think the vapor is a popular minimalistic shoe they produce. My main day to day shoe is the vivobarefoot Gobi 2 and vivobarefoot primes lite 3.

There's an old saying - Get good shoes and a good bed. If you aren't in one, you're in the other. I find it strange why people buy and wear toe correctors in shoes and then complain they hurt. People need to consider barefoot shoes or sandals. Our feet aren't designed for point narrow shoes, essentially crushing our toes together. I've been wearing toe correctors for a month now, I can separate my toes and move them so much more than before.

@BigDeepz

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Only a month? I bought some toe correctors but then gave up on wearing them because I figured undoing a lifetime of toe squeezing could never be fixed in such a short amount of time. How often do you wear them and when?

@southerncampingexperience3841

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigDeepz All day basically, well from 8am-10pm most days. I take them off for 5 mintues every few hours to give my toes a good stretch and then put the correctors back on. I don't wear them to bed, I give my feet a rest then. When I take them off I do toe stretches, attempting to tip toe, and toe exercises. I look at my feet and move them around, trying to concentrate on my brain to foot functions. I used a little Cork ball, roll it underneath my foot to stretch out the muscles and it helps releave the pain of the toe correctors. You could use a golf ball to save money. When I first started the first week I was in agony, my 2 smallest toes was the worst. Put this way my feet was squashed together and I have hammer toes in both my 2nd smallest toes. Now they aren't as bad, my toes have gaps between them too. You just have to deal with the pain and wear them as much as you can. Ignore the 15 minute wearing advice, otherwise it will take ages to benifit from the correctors. Honestly my feet have feel great.

@BigDeepz

2 жыл бұрын

@@southerncampingexperience3841 wow thats awesome! Thank you for the reply. I just put them on and I'm going to try to wear them all day while I work out and stuff. Luckily I already have barefoot shoes so i can wear them in my shoes haha

@southerncampingexperience3841

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigDeepz Yes, I forgot to mention barefoot shoes make wearing them while walking and working comfortably. I wear finger socks with them to. Thsrs another note, try and recycle your old socks and swap them for finger socks. It allows much more freedom.

@southerncampingexperience3841

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigDeepz Thank you, glad you're trying again. Just keep going. I'm planning a solid year of wearing them

I wear these daily. I underwent chemo in 2020, which caused neuropathic issues in hands and feet. With the tightening/pulling that can occur, it has caused the beginning of crossover toe (middle/second toes, right foot). No real progress as yet, but I've at least managed to keep the issue from worsening. Thank you for the informative video!

I've recently done extensive research on ancient Chinese feet binding, it's horrifying. This is like the most mild accidental binding, it's not so bad, but it's definitely not great. Now I'm glad I grew up only buying extra wide shoes. I didn't like the suffocating feeling of regular shoes. As far as I can tell, my feet look fine

@poomipatlurkudom3883

10 ай бұрын

Holly shit. Just searched chinese foot binding and it looks horiffying

I could listen to this guy talk about literally anything

After all this time mocking Sora and Riku shoes turns out they were right all along!

@HilbertXVI

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated

@Soniclnstinct

2 жыл бұрын

No wonder why they’re so fast and floaty!!

@reembeem1725

2 жыл бұрын

Clown shoes are scientifically supported

@bagels707_

2 жыл бұрын

HELP?!?!?€(€

@descensiongrime6409

2 жыл бұрын

First I was thinking wow never thought I'd watch a video like this then im wowed again with this KH comment 😭

You just helped me with my lifelong feet pain from flat feet and painful shoes! Thank you!

Lately I’ve been feeling my arches start to fall and have been wondering what to do about it, thanks for the advice!

Get yourself some “barefoot” shoes too! They’re shaped for your feet and allow you to use all those muscles you usually wouldn’t use in modern shoes

@lightningmcqueen1717

2 жыл бұрын

id rather wear clown shoes than those pieces of trash 😂😭

@MrStarpeto

2 жыл бұрын

@@lightningmcqueen1717 once u try them there's no going back, other shoes becomes unusable and not comfortable anymore

@lightningmcqueen1717

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrStarpeto id still rather wear a bigger size instead. maybe not clown shoes 😂

@MrStarpeto

2 жыл бұрын

@@lightningmcqueen1717 putting appearance before health is not a wise choice, I'd rather look like a clown than having bad feet that hurts when I walk

@lightningmcqueen1717

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrStarpeto and thats your opinion.

I tend to buy wider shoes as well as a little over sized so the widest part of the shoe is at the top of my pinky toe, never knew that was better it just felt comfortable for me!

@fitmotheyap

2 жыл бұрын

My parents hate this lol,they think my shoes are always too big.. even now I always want wider,I hate not being able to move my toes

@skywe_

2 жыл бұрын

Yess same i personally do this cause of sensory issues linked with my adhd

@CrimsonAkato

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just 20 but I'm so tall that my body is equally bigger and where I live I can't find shoes that are fully comfortable. but I don't leave my house much and never wear socks so idc . but u know I could use fixing my toes a bit cyz they are stuck together from when I was younger hmm

@squirrel8397

2 жыл бұрын

my parents would always buy me slightly oversized shoes thinking i’d grow into them. I never did but I liked the extra space it gave me so now I buy larger shoes for myself

Thank you so much I been noticing a change in my feet over last few months and it’s been worrying me a lot thanks to you I know what I can do now

I have sensory issues and I'm hyper aware of my toes touching each other and I have always wanted some but stopped myself from getting them. Now it turns out my primal instincts where right, huh.

@wanderingohm

Жыл бұрын

Hey if it helps a complete stranger thinks you should let yourself buy something if it helps manage sensory issues. I eventually let myself buy ear plugs a few years ago and changed my life. I hope you bought them 11momths ago 😊

Im already exercising my toes everyday since I was a kid to pick up my clothes and dumping it into the laundry basket after taking a shower.

@owen1737

2 жыл бұрын

I have progressed, i can now snap a towel while holding it with my toes, i wear slides pretty much all summer so more toe space

@magjan5721

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@user-exuytv

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao you serious 🤣🤣🤣

@MinutePlant

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-exuytv I've been doing it ever since I could remember. And strong toe grip also let you pinch my siblings with my foot. Also helps with picking things up, sometimes it's easier to use your feet.

@user-exuytv

2 жыл бұрын

@@MinutePlant how much can yo toes curl lmao

Man, every time I think about toe position and any kind of deformities in the foot, I always think back to the fact that Chinese women were made to wear super tight shoes since they considered big feet unattractive, and how badly that must have affected their feet. Feels bad man.

@sedorikkumusic

2 жыл бұрын

i feel irritated. without following that mindset, they could’ve had healthier feet. i wanna meet the person who invented that mindset and give them a hard punch in the face, if i’m being honest.

@AlexN5597

2 жыл бұрын

Alot of times they would straight up break the bones in their feet and reshape them so they'd appear smaller 😣

@hkennemer1

2 жыл бұрын

Bro it wasn’t just tiny shoes, the shoes were unnaturally tiny and the women had their feet smashed by a hammer and folded the front so it can fit

@g.a.4978

2 жыл бұрын

@@hkennemer1 :(

@rasheemthebestfirstone3274

2 жыл бұрын

@@hkennemer1 damn 🙏🏽

Thank you for talking about the importance of toes! I've been working on restoring the nerves in my feet after over a decade of prescribed gabapentin had succeeded in deadening them, but curiously, not the pain. (Restless Legs tightens the Achilles tendon, causing chronic Plantar Fasciitis.) So I have been working on moving, stretching, and isolating my toes, by adding toe 'waves' to my bedtime stretches and rolls. I so believe it's helping, and see more reason for using the toe spacers. The 2-minute heel drop with both straight- leg and bent-knee really helps!

@drdanielbirch

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! It’s all about motion! Controlled articular rotations for the legs and feet are also great. As much as moving and stretching is important. Control of that motion is also vital. Keep it up!

I love how I'm not uncomfortable despite my disdain for feet, oddly enough I'm not disgusted but rather invested. This is very informal thank you.

Toe spacers are just braces for the feet. You can't change my mind.

@oof2375

2 жыл бұрын

well no because thats what it is

@t.o.c9176

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh😂

@briannaswanson52

2 жыл бұрын

If anything, shoes are more like braces for your feet, because they push your toes into a different position than they are naturally. Toe spacers, if anything, are just correcting the damage done from wearing shoes.

Thank you, this ended my family's generational trauma. You have saved my bloodline.

@uguyslikepingu

2 жыл бұрын

^ This

Your body is mirrored in the feet. Loved Reflexology in College. Overlooked so much by people, not realising the absolute importance of foot care. Great video thankyou 🦶🙏🏻🦶

Thank you for the video Dr. Daniel. With this information I ought to be more conscious of my feet and toes and be more responsible and proactive about taking care of them.

I can remember when I was a little kid, I used to have duck shaped feet. My mum had trouble finding shoes that were comfortable for me. Now that I'm older, I have the same disfigured and narrow feet that the modern human has, and I can fit into shoes fine. Unfortunate really. But I'm now into wearing vibrams and letting my feet 'breathe' a lot more. Never heard of toe spacers, but these look super cool.

@bakago4746

2 жыл бұрын

What is duck feet? We're your feet wide??

@Keodo

2 жыл бұрын

@@bakago4746 Not literal duck feet xd But yeah, my feet were wider towards the toes.

@MrCmon113

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't really matter how narrow your feet are as long as your big toes don't come awkwardly in.

I had no idea about the use or even existence of toe spacers! Great info :)

First time I ever felt the ball of my foot at the base of a tripod and not my foot as just a foot. This is actually gonna help me so much with soccer, thanks

Thank you so much for the helpful and throughout video Daniel! I'm a bit confused though. I used to be barefoot pretty much 24/7 for about a year and then used Earth Runners for a long time. My feet hurt like hell, couldn't get up from the bed in the morning. Reading comments here the pain could have originated from muscle development in my feet, however my pointer toe started to severely bend away from my big toe on my left foot. I was told (and thought the same) that it was due to walking barefoot on hard, flat surfaces like concrete and indoor flooring, thus the muscles and bones started to disintegrate, since we are not meant to walk on hard, flat surfaces, rather on softer earth and climbing trees. A custom insole did miracle, but now I'm told that it'll weaken my muscles and I should rather walk barefoot every time. My logical approach would be to use insoles for city walking / indoors and be barefoot as much as possible when I'm in the garden or out in the nature. The bent pointer toe still hurts and I don't know what to do. Thank you so much if you could help me out with any thought!

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

Ok so you are correct in that we weren't meant to be walking barefoot on hard surfaces such as concrete. I would find it hard to believe muscles and bones would disintegrate but you could damage tissue with overuse. As for the insole I'm glad to hear you found benefit. But you are also correct in that insoles can allow particular musculature of ours arches to not be required and intern not be as strong. I support the mixing of surfaces and that would solve your problem. Foot exercises can also help such as the short foot exercise. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZaX0piagrOne7g.html

@mogyesz225

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch Thank you so much for your help Daniel!!

Well, that explains why the toe spacers used for pedicures hurts like hell for me 😂 guess I’ll be using them to stretch out a bit

I wish I had known about stuff like this years ago! In my early 20s I was under the illusion I had normal healthy feet, until this girl I was dating pointed out I had bunions. I had heard of them before but never knew what they were or what caused them. A random check up at my GP in my 20s I then found out I had flat feet also! I've got some toe spacers I'll definitely start using them more often and doing toe exercises after watching this!

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely work on some foot exercises and barefoot work.

@bluecity3334

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to roll your feet out too! Changed the game for me. I roll my arches with a plastic foam roller ball with basically spikes all over it.

@MrCmon113

2 жыл бұрын

Just start barefoot trail running and you don't have to worry about anything else. Also makes you a badass.

@ZayxYT

Жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 thats crazy risky and painful

I know he’s right since my dad is an orthopedic shoemaker .. he always lectures me about wearing the wrong shoes etc (not talking about high heeled shoes, he talking about my sneekers) and that most of them are too tight/ not really good for the feet but of course for most people so me included it’s all about the aesthetics (yes even with trainors/sneekers that works ) and not about the healthy aspect 😭 I don’t know I have naturally very slim feet and I’m far away from an hallux valgus or something similar and I really don’t want my feet to widen If I’m real honest with you so yeah

Short video, awesome show and tell, and hit all the essential points 👏 👏 👏 👏

Feet health is mandatory for your whole body, don't neglect it

Definitely gonna do stuff like this now that I’m starting my military career. Glad I came across this video

The beguinning of the video gives me 1 man 1 jar vibes

Been running in Altra footwear for a while now. Very wide toe-box and zero drop, absolutely love it. Seems like a pretty low-risk experiment, I'll investigate toe spacers and healthy ways to implement them. Thanks!!

@drdanielbirch

Жыл бұрын

I love Altras great choice!!

@foodiesworldUSA

Ай бұрын

@@drdanielbirchwhat were the other brands? I heard Hoka but what were the other ones you mentioned?

@foodiesworldUSA

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@drdanielbirch

Ай бұрын

@@foodiesworldUSA vivobarefoot, altra, xero, to name a few

@drdanielbirch

17 күн бұрын

@@foodiesworldUSA Altra, xero, vivobarefoot are a great set of options

Good shit, this. Been looking for stuff like this over the last year.

@honezone2266

2 жыл бұрын

So you're into feet fetish huh?

@Damin-Danger-Ledford

2 жыл бұрын

@@honezone2266 You'd be surprised how little they show feet, on KZread

Thanks Doc B!

I just bought one of these and, wow, it makes me sore but I already see improvement.

Just bought mine and am already using.

I wish I could have known of this earlier, my feet are all messed up from wearing really narrow shoes, im not even old and im already having problems.

@EdgarFroes

2 жыл бұрын

You still have time.

@korella863

2 жыл бұрын

Me too & I had bunions since I was a kid :,(

I am noting that little toe and big toe play both an important role on how we triggers our vestibular system, also feet flexibility is giving me more relaxation.

Also would highly recommend Yoga With Adriene, there are plenty of poses that help soothe your feet A LOT.

recently began wearing minimalistic shoes, about 6 months in now. Best switch ever. also wear toe socks and toe spacers, even sleep with them. My balance feels great. I bump into things less. i catch myself better overall. some friends say this is just a placebo, but among giving my feet more inspections. my right foot is smaller than my left, which also explains why Ive broken my right ankle, multiple times while playing basketball. there's more space on the right foot. so now I double sock the right foot. my back feels better with all these small adjustments. I'm breathing better overall and have more energy and less aches.

@drdanielbirch

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear

Guys and Gals he mentioned the Altra brand and I’ve been wearing them for about 2-3 years now and I used to have really bad blisters to where I couldn’t walk anymore, my old job made me walk around 15-20 miles and the Altra shoes give awesome support

@ariannasv22

2 жыл бұрын

Been seeing ads for Altra nowadays, I was skeptical but not that I've seen this video I just might check them out

Sir, you've been chosen by the algorithm. Enjoy!

@MEMPHIS9ETHER

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

I'm really considering switching to this type of shoes and using toe spacers, especially when I sometimes get really bad pain from just bending my foot a little. I don't really care about aesthetics, I think improving my wellbeing is more important. Plus pushing myself a bit out of my comfort zone for my own health might help me get in the mindset to do stuff about my eating habits and lack of exercise, because although I'm completely fine now my unhealthy habits are definitely coming back to bite me in the ass in a few years.

Never thought about this

i just bought these few days ago actually I was annoyed it hurts, but ill continue cause I'm determined now

@BlackCatUral

2 жыл бұрын

where can I buy these?

This video was very helpful and educative. Kinda frustrating how I only learned this today and I'm kind of worried that wearing toe spacers won't fully fix my toes and feet just because I'm already an adult :// Welp at least I will be more aware about buying shoes in the future

This is a great video - interesting and useful. It only occurred to me halfway through that the YT algorithm probably recommended it to me because I've been watching some videos about ballet pointe shoes and what dancers' feet endure. Thanks for looking out for my foot health, algorithm!!

I wish I knew this a long time ago , thanks for sharing this information.

I could really use these. I bicycle a lot in regular shoes and find that I tend to clinch my toes together when I’m trying to generate extra force on the pedals. Just putting my fingers between my toes feels like a pretty heavy stretch through my toes and the arches of my feet.

I always just thought I had wide feet, shoes that would fit otherwise always felt rather tight around the toes. Good to know my feet are actually how they're supposed to be.

This was really interesting. I teach pilates where we focus on feet a lot during excersise. I tell people how our shoes mess us up as much as they help us. I'll mention this info to my students.

Thank you for this content, doctor. I've always not liked my inward toes; I believe I've had them even before shoes though. But now, knowing toe spacers exists (I live under a box), I will not only buy toe spacers but invest in a variety of toe spaced shoes that replicate my feet and even purchase (when I am the fastest man) spikes that are toe separate and resemble my foot for maximum efficiency. I will try and get these shoes to be legalized so I can use them in races. If not, I'll settle for less because nothin will stop me, but whenever I'm training I'll be running with toe spaced shoes in training and wearing toe spacers whenever relaxing to return my toes to normal

I already have that kind of shoes because I have wide feet and that's the only kind that is done wide I'm gonna try this because while I don have any pain I've been bothered by how my small toe presses against the next toe

Didn’t hear a word this man said. I was just staring at his FEET.

@papayer

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 f e e t

KZread algorithm brought me here. This video was very informative

I want the foot doctor from TikTok to review this!

I've never been able to lift the 4 smaller toes from the ground, like the exercise you're showing. I can lift the big toe and point it up, but then for the second part of the exercise, my brain juest can't control the toes so they point up. What I do is more like leaning my weight towards the big toe side and pressing the ground with it, so "by accident" the remaining part of the foot is raised a tiiiiny bit, and then the toes barely raise as a side effect. They don't point strictly upwards, so this feels more like cheating and less like stepping stones towards having actual toe control. Any tips on how to gain that mobility?

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

Those exercises take time and your brain does need to learn new tasks. I tell my patients to start by using their hands to guide the toes and help them into those positions and over time it will come.

@MrCmon113

2 жыл бұрын

Run around barefoot. Preferably through forests and do balancing and stuff. Then control over those bodyparts will come.

@JacobMeza-pro-footballer

2 жыл бұрын

My pinky toe has been folded in on it's self for as long as I can remember

@juanfernandez2183

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 that sounds rough lol, woods could give you cuts,blisters, slivers and there could be sharp rocks

@GhostSamaritan

Жыл бұрын

@@juanfernandez2183 Just walk around barefoot inside until you develop some balls!

toe spacer exist! also corner table leg table leg: lemme end this guy whole career

Very detailed information, thank you!

I wear barefoot/minimalist shoes for all of my runs, hikes, and time in the gym. Love 'em.

I’ve noticed myself ; my own feet issues have worsened; I was worried; and found this video; (I wonder if multi-toe spacers are “better” than the one space I own) - thank you for this video.

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

The single spacer is typically used for bunion issues. But both have benefit

@froggy12koreangirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch oh okay, I will have a better effort to use the spacers***

@froggy12koreangirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@_pitaph_6392 yeah, I have problem with run on sentences… I usually have poor grammar but mean well; - can you tell I like using semi colons?

Thanks great tips. I got my toe separator the other day. Also you sound exactly like Peter gregory from silicon valley.

@drdanielbirch

3 жыл бұрын

Haha That’s a first. Happy that they’ve helped

thank you, great information. im a dancer and i noticed recently I have way more control over my entire right foot than i do my left. Toes and all. I can see how it influences my performance moving on and off the heels of my feet to my toes. Honestly i dont like how weak my toes are especially after seeing the toe control here. Im on these workouts asap. I just ordered some barefoot shoes this week!

@drdanielbirch

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Barefoot shoes are a great start but be sure to ease into them. Our feet can take time to adjust and be sore. Just a heads up. Additionally, foot strengthening exercises can go a long way including the short foot exercise. I've included a link below. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZaX0piagrOne7g.htmlsi=d_2hLss-7csrcP6T

@TheMichaelRecord

8 ай бұрын

@@drdanielbirch thanks a lot! I’m certainly taking it all into consideration doctor. 🫶🏾🫡

i've worn sandals most of my life and now i can use my toes/feet like my hands

So glad I chose to be a software engineer( for the first time). I wear slippers everyday to work, and as I'm inside all the time, the weather does not bother me( driving with slippers is illeagal here but well... not caught yet).

@captainharloq8054

2 жыл бұрын

Im gonna call the cops on you👿..... JK

@captainharloq8054

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you put a spare shoe in your car incase you got pulled over, you can quickly hide the slippers and wear the shoe

@TeraBitts

2 жыл бұрын

It's ilegal to drive with slippers here too, just drive barefoot

@captainharloq8054

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeraBitts aren't drive barefoot is illegal too? Because it is illegal to drive barefoot here but it's legal to drive with slippers

@zaha867

2 жыл бұрын

@@captainharloq8054 huh, why is driving barefoot illegal? it's the only way I can drive smoothly

Great video! From what I understand, you believe barefoot/minimalist shoes are better then? The argument makes sense, just seems like there is a debate about this and I'm curious about your opinion.

@drdanielbirch

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question @tal32123. DISCLAIMER Initially please all that read this speak with a healthcare professional for further specific guidelines with transitioning to minimalist foot wear as to avoid injuries from arise. In the grand scheme of things yes I believe minimalistic footwear is superior but there are some people that should stay in a stiff shoe. This can depend on a variety of factors; age, bone density, malformations, previous injuries etc. You are correct there is a big debate on the topic. The main concern surrounds the injuries that can occur when attempting to transition from a heeled stiff shoe or runner to either a zero drop or barefoot shoe. This was the major issue with the initial marketing campaigns brought about years ago by minimalistic footwear companies. The marketing was either misrepresented or misinterpreted as a cure all for all, which they aren’t. As a result many jumped full on in, which in some cases resulted in injuries. It should be known that a full transition can take up to a year if not longer in some individuals. Take running for example. Many amateur runners are heel strikers, this is made possible with a heeled cushioned shoe. Just try and run around your house in bare foot and you will instantly run on your toes or mid foot. So many issues arose from heel strikers transitioning quickly but not changing their running form and not altering the distance they were running. Furthermore, with a casual shoe when jumping to a minimalistic shoe your foot all of a sudden requires many more structures and muscles to activate which haven’t been required previously in a stiff shoe. This can cause the plantar/sole of your foot to experience discomfort. That’s roughly the argument on the topic. My apologies if that was a long winded answer but those are my thoughts. In the end many individuals can benefit from a transition but should do it appropriately with guidance from a health care provider.

@ambiguousheadline8263

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch As a runner, I’ve seen people try to transition their foot strike because people say it’s not efficient, despite not having injuries with their current form. It blows my mind why they still try to change it after trying and getting injured in the process. Their muscles have only ever run with the mechanics of the strike they used, and it’s REALLY hard to effectively change strike pattern in a manner that doesn’t either result in injury or temporary fitness loss due to a decrease in weekly mileage. I like the saying for foot strike: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In other words, if you heel strike but have never been injured after years of running, don’t mess with that part of your form. The worst part is, once people finally adapt to their new form, the time differences and comfort while running is only slightly better, and most of the time difference is probably due to more running experience rather than the strike difference. There are a select few pro runners with small heel strikes, so it’s not like it’s completely awful to use it.

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

@@ambiguousheadline8263 Ya, at the end of the day everyone is unique and different things work for different people. The transition to minimal shoes is not for everyone and for those that decide to attempt it it can be a long road. Also once transitioned shifting back or cheating and wearing heeled shoes down the line can be uncontrollable.

I have been having issues with my toes esp with my small toe that is almost hidden under my neighboring one) for some time so this video helped me to discover one possible solution. Thanks!

Thanks, I didnt know these things existed. Going to get one rn.

@LightningShiva1

Жыл бұрын

still waiting

I bought a pair last week and had it on yesterday while studying and wow i already feel such a difference; my foot muscles feel so relieved. Highly recommended it, especially when you're on your feet for very long shifts in tight shoes

I usually hold hands with my feet

@heemeen5202

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it feels good

I was told by someone that my feet are ugly because my toes are not touching each other. At this time! I'm happy professional claimed that toes needs to have gaps!

I have never heard of these until this popped up in my recommended

There's two kinds of silicone spacers I've seen: those that go between all the toes (like the one in your video) and those that are only between the 1st and 2nd toe. Is there a difference in how they work? Which one should you prefer if I you want to keep hallux valgus from getting worse?

@drdanielbirch

3 жыл бұрын

They both work on the same premise but the smaller one only found between the first couple toes is typically for individuals hoping to avoid worsening of bunions. Both could help with bunion/hallux valgus, but the bunion focused may benefit more. Do know they it likely wont change an angulation but can help possibly avoid worsening.

@conscious_choice

2 жыл бұрын

I have both. In my experience the spacers that only go between the big toe and the second tend to push the 2nd toe aside and so are less effective. The spacers that go between all toes work really good although a bit less comfortable in te beginning, esp. for the little toe. Btw wear barefoot shoes (cheap ones available at Amazon named Within and other brands that are similar) otherwise all your gain by the spacers will be undone by wearing shoes that squeeze your toes together again.

@conniemclaughlan3732

6 ай бұрын

My big toe points inward and both styles of spacers put more pressure on my toes, pushing them the same wrong direction as the stronger big toe. Worn briefly it gives relief by stretching the toes but ultimately do minimal to push the big toe outward.

God now my toes feel weird just knowing they've been cooking the wrong way

I usually buy shoes a half size larger for this reason; although I never knew it til now it was just what felt best

I've always had a problem finding shoes that were wide enough by the toes. Thought it was just that my feet were weird this whole time. I guess the problem is more common than I thought

I’m always barefoot at home, and I’m at home a lot. How do I know if I need toe spacers or not? I never have any foot pain.

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

You are likely ok without them. Barefoot around the home is very beneficial.

@hassyddevil

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch what about flipflops at home than barefoot

@drdanielbirch

2 жыл бұрын

@@hassyddevil Bare-feet allow for the proprioceptive receptors in your feet to send more information about tactile touch. Bare-feet also allow for more activation of the foot with walking as opposed to sandals. Now there are population thats can not go barefoot for numerous reasons (infections, safety reasons, neuropathies etc.) and for those individuals I don’t recommend it. But barefoot is better than a sandal for many situations. If you do wish to wear a sandal I would suggest one with a heel of some sort (loop, string, heel cup). That way you gait is more natural unlike with a thong sandal where many will flex the toes to hold onto the sandal when you lift your foot.

@eonstar

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch what about just socks?

@Ghettojaku

2 жыл бұрын

@@drdanielbirch so your telling me, that going barefoot for like 10 years straight bc i was a kid who hated shoes was a good thing? Lol i guess the name Mowgli paid off haha

Legit question though - wouldn't wearing these on a regular basis, and thus correcting your toes.. make your usual shoes uncomfortable? As in - shoes that you previously had no problems wearing? (Converse, especially)

@-BarathKumarS

2 жыл бұрын

It will,this is how our toes should actually be like. Ditching the previous shoes and switching to barefoot shoes,Sandals and Flip-Flops for daily use is the best option.

@adameblen

2 жыл бұрын

@@-BarathKumarS what if I’m required to wear steel/composite toe shoes at my work?

Yes these things are amazing especially for athletes!! I got a pair for five bucks off Amazon and now I’m able to sleep with them I don’t get acid buildup on my toe joints causing gout anymore . I can run farther distances definitely a must have male and female

Thanks, man!