037: Should Athletes Go Barefoot? Podiatrist Andy Bryant Talks Benefits and Practical Tips!!

TIMECODES
Intro 0:00
Benefits of Zero Drop Shoes 1:32
Orthotics or Nahhh? 6:00
Is Being Flat Footed an Issue? 7:26
Are Flat Feet from Genetics? 9:38
Increase in Achilles Tears from Elevated Heels 12:47
Transition to Barefoot Shoes 14:38
Basketball Shoes vs Zero Drop Shoes 17:38
Waking Up Proprioceptors in Feet 26:06
Recommended Shoes 29:36
Conclusion 32:28
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[@6ft4Adonis]

Awesome video bro and perfect timing

[@pjfperformance]

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[@preciousmousse]

Guys, thank you for these videos! I'm so glad I found them because absolutely every shoe on the market turns awful for someone with flat feet in just a few months. The memory foam thing is probably the worst invention for people like us out there. I'm not an athlete, but yes, I feel way better when I take my shoes off than when I wear them. My hips finally get in place. From now on only flat shoes eventually with my regular thin insoles which add some arch.

[@starshot5172]

I am lucky to have a great podologist, but still the shoe is made of some foam and running is a huge no with these

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[@Hoop639]

I played basketball once in my vivos after wearing them for 2 months. It was by far the best I've felt out there in a while. The next few days my feet were sore.. And the shoe fucking ripped

[@AkaThePistachio]

that my only worry i really want a zero drop bball shoe but they isnt really anything

[@Breakingthroughcoaching]

Such an informative episode, which particular vivo shoe is the best that you'd recommend.

[@thewhitemaskedballer]

Awesome Pod! Just wondering have you ever looked into indoor soccer shoes (futsal shoes) as a viable option for basketball instead? they are extremely low profile but not a zero drop shoe but have traction designed for the hardwood and are usually flat.

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[@jacobcosquer]

Whilst I took time away from basketball for the same few years that I grew into wearing barefoot shoes full time, when I came back to playing the game it was so hard to play in normal basketball shoes. I have been playing in zero drop for a while now and more recently five fingers and feel the best I have ever been; had to adjust my form a lot but I am never looking back.

[@MrX-vk1jl]

How are you dealing with lateral movement and defense? Isn't it really hard to adjust? Also what 'barefoot'/minimalistic shoes would you recommend for basketball?

[@alexo5190]

So what exactly are the best zero drop shoes to get that also have a wide toebox? And are there any zero drop basketball shoes?

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[@robelaklilu171]

I got patellar tendinitis in both knees and lately I noticed something interesting. Whenever I jumped barefoot, I would have pain in my knees. However, when I jumped with my basketball shoes and orthodontics (I’m flat footed) the pain was drastically reduced, almost zero. I’m guessing this is prolly bc I absorb less load with the shoes on. If shoes can decrease damage to your tendons and tissues I don’t see the problem with wearing them early on.

[@nicholaswong5607]

basketball shoes r made for that but it’s like using a crutch. you’ll continue to be weak in that area if u continue to use the crutch and you’ll still be prone to injury. now imagine how much less pain it’d be if you’d train with better shoes and only use basketball shoes when u have to

[@dasianboi3984]

Your Intrensic foot muscles are probably asleep. That is why the force is going all to your knees because of the energy leakage. You aren’t ready for barefoot movement. But wearing shoes early on is detrimental to athletes because it makes them quad dominant. You can’t be athletic if your glutes aren’t active. You are also more prone to heel striking if you wear shoes too early. Your ankle and foot muscles, fascia, arches are all under active and your foot will be more floppy.

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[@pjfperformance]

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[@veym424]

could you test altra shoes? they are zero drop wide toe box and a bit sole

[@bupi.]

So would you recommend against wearing insoles in performance shoes?

[@puffylord-3931]

Whats the exact steps (my lifestyle is basically walking a lot and playing basketball everyday) for going from a normal shoe to a zero drop shoe? And how long does it take?

[@pjfperformance]

It varies from person to person, but we recommend a slow progression- increasing by 5-10 minutes every week and seeing how your body responds!

[@adamsc1181]

I used to run faster as a kid barefoot racing outside with friends/family. It was a superrr speed power thing for me with high risk of stepping on something unpleasant

[@Marco-yb8ht]

What about Nike slides, are they OK, or are they not good?

[@iamflip416]

I don’t know if you’ll see this but I was watching this and thinking about basketball the whole time most shoes for our sport don’t subscribe to this but there was one shoe in my mind the whole time. Kobe’s specifically the Nike mamba rage. Would you say it’s the closest we can get in modern basketball to zero drop? Because I immediately decided to get them for that reason

[@pjfperformance]

I'll have to check the shoe out!

[@iamdiabolical]

The high top Converse All Star BB Pros that came out a year or two ago feel very minimalist/flexible compared to any other bball shoes I've played in. Not sure how the low top version is, but definetely feel more of whats happening with my feet playing in them.

[@iamflip416]

@@iamdiabolical I’ll check them out

[@richuncleel5454]

I wonder if its best to go to playing in sneakers like the air Jordan 1 or Adidas top ten or Puma Majesty RS High as the soles look flat, not fully barefoot but it is closer than the bulky basketball sneakers like Kyrie's and LeBron's.

[@pjfperformance]

would be an interesting research study!

[@mtmhoops1506]

I honestly mignt get Vollyball shoes to hoop in

[@AkaThePistachio]

Has anybody got recommendations for minimal basketball shoes or at least zero drop?

[@jd229]

We need a zero drob bball shoe paul! Talk to your Adidas boys. Or maybe you can put together a list of shoes with low drops. Most companies dont list them so it's hard to know. I know Kobe's, the converse bb evo are pretty good low shoes. Heard the harden 5 is too maybe you know something about that. The squids need some shoes!

[@vernonbagay964]

this!

[@christianwawer2795]

Besides from Curry 8 all Currys are very low to the ground. Curry hates too much cushion, i think exactly because of this. Sadly the broad mass doesn't know that too much cushion and pillow feel are actually bad and weaken your feet

[@blobpoop457]

@@christianwawer2795 But they say bad cushioning is bad for your knees long term so I don't know what to believe anymore lol

[@MichaelStoller84]

@@blobpoop457 wearing shoes with large cushioned soles is bad for your knees short term and long term. Look at the injuries NBA players are sustaining compared to how many they used to get before they "improved" shoes

[@tayseanrooks3425]

Closest I’ve seen is the converse all star bb pro’s, lowest basketball shoe I ever played in

[@manjukirannarendra8073]

What about climbing shoes

[@connorsusan7427]

Looking to get new bball shoes for this summer, any recommendations? My vivo barefoot shoes are coming in today which I’m excited about

[@damjanpazin7319]

kd 13 are nice

[@franciscoaguiar2120]

Xero Shoes 360

[@KaranveerSingh-jb2gw]

Hi paul i have a moderate flat feet and my shins and arches hurt when i run

[@pjfperformance]

We recommend that you see your local health provider for a thorough exam and evaluation! There are many factors at play!

[@freddymeier6277]

What shoes do you think would be the best for athletic training(plyometrics, explosive work, and weightlifting) Would vivobarefoots be optimal

[@nate8415]

Xero forza trainer

[@JoseRodriguez-sq9fz]

Do vans count as zero drop shoes

[@samuelang6452]

i was always using thin flip flops(basically barefoot) whenever i jump, so when i tried using shoes, my vert dropped 3 inches, im still trying to get used to it.

[@robertoherreraramirez1423]

Someone says something to Paul. Paul: Asom

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30:50

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As a filipino myself, thats a weird question for me.

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What isna good basketball shoe then

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[@kraken7784]

Lol why

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[@olegbelousov]

We don't use foot muscles to perform a movement but to absorb the landing impact. Flat feet athletes still can jump and run very well because they developed low arches wearing sport shoes. But also they built strong leg muscles before arches collapsed. People born with flat feet can't really run or jump. I have a blog about flat feet in my Instagram as OlegBelousov

[@kraken7784]

I ran a 4.5 and my feet are completely flat

[@olegbelousov]

@@kraken7784 4.5 mph? That’s not running.

[@kraken7784]

@@olegbelousov bro what😂 a 4.5 40 yd dash. (4.58 lazer timed)

[@olegbelousov]

@@kraken7784 impressive!! That means you don’t have true flat feet. It means you have low arches but be careful early or later … good luck!